A wet room is a great solution when you want to get the most out of your existing bathroom or unused spaces elsewhere in your home. Local home remodeling company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of West Collin County discusses wet rooms and why they are a rising bathroom renovation trend.

What Are Wet Rooms?

Wet rooms are dedicated bathing spaces that, unlike full bathrooms, only have a bathtub and a shower. They also feature curbless floors, floor-to-ceiling tiles, and enhanced waterproofing. Wet rooms can be separated from a room with a glass partition or a full enclosure, both of which double as protection against water splashes.

Why Add a Wet Room?

Wet rooms are quickly trending because of the features and benefits they offer:

• Efficient use of space. If you are considering a bathroom remodel but don’t need an additional full bathroom, consider getting a wet room. Perhaps you have a bathroom with space you can’t find a use for, or a small unused room where plumbing can be installed — a wet room is perfect for making the most out of your home’s footprint.
• Improved accessibility. Accessible bathrooms typically have curbless floors to allow easier access for the elderly, the disabled, and other people with restricted movements. Getting a wet room is a great way to get started on aging-in-place home improvements. Our Independence by Design™ service at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen enables us to help you design a bathroom that is truly safe and accessible, as well as practical and beautiful.
• Increased home value. Bathroom remodeling is a great way to increase your home’s value. Despite its typically smaller scale, a wet room can contribute to your home’s value. Since wet rooms are built “tanked” — that is, the entire enclosure is waterproofed at all sides — it can help fortify the part of the house that’s typically vulnerable to leaks.
• Easy cleaning and maintenance. Another benefit of a waterproofed enclosure is that it is much easier to clean and maintain. In a standard bathroom, you’d have to be careful not to get cleaning products onto fabric or decor, or splash water and cause moisture damage; not so in a wet room.

Should You Get a Wet Room?

Taking into consideration the benefits we have described above, there is no doubt that a wet room is a must-have on your home remodeling checklist. However, keep in mind that wet rooms and full bathrooms have distinct differences that will drive the remodeling cost, time frame, and remodeler skill set, which underlines the importance of working with a remodeler that has experience with bathrooms and accessibility remodeling.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of West Collin County offers a wide range of professional remodeling services, including kitchen, bath, and shower remodeling. To get started with a no-obligation consultation for your next home remodel, call us at (469) 663-4900, or contact us online! We serve Plano, Allen, McKinney, Fairview, Frisco, Richardson, Murphy, Wylie, Prosper, Celina, and Carrollton.

Watch out for Part 2 of our blog series, where we discuss a few considerations with designing and building wet rooms.