Wet-room design ideas

Layout is crucial

A good bathroom is only as good as its design. An awkward and clumsy shower or tub can cram a bathroom and reduce your enjoyment of it. Likewise, ill-placed fittings and windows can impact the room’s functionality. Before planning your wet-room design, ensure all fittings are adequately located. This might involve retaining the services of a plumber for some reconfiguration work, but the pay-off will be priceless.

Seal the deal

If you’re designing a bathroom or wet room for long-term enjoyment, you’re going to need to waterproof the entire area. Waterproofing prevents moisture from leaking through the walls and floors and causing significant damage to other parts of your property. It also helps preserve your investment – after all, renovating a wet room is no cheap feat.

Make sure you hire an adequately trained and experienced professional and get this basic essential done right the first time.

Eradicate moisture fast

Ventilation is also a key thing to remember when designing your bathroom or wet area. An opened window may not be enough to prevent mould spores from forming, so adequate prevention is key. Be sure to install a quality ventilation unit or extraction fan to eradicate steam and moisture fast.

Prevent drain pain

Good drainage is another critical factor in preparing any bathroom or wet room. If you’re planning to have water on the floor, then you need good drainage to ensure that it collects and pools quickly and efficiently. Talk with your builder or plumber about what steps you can take to ensure water runs directly to the drain and doesn’t pool elsewhere.

With some clever groundwork, you can make sure that your bathroom or wet area will stand the test of time.