When the décor of a house starts to lag and feel outdated, often homeowners will look to renovate their home. This could involve a slick new lounge, a spacious dining area, or a more stylish bathing area in the form of a wetroom with a bath and shower.
Modern wetrooms not only increase the value of a property on the market, they also add style and appeal to the overall impression of a home.
The nature of a wetroom is a typically open plan space. But, wetroom designs seem to feature shower areas more often than a bathtub. Here’s why having a wetroom with a bath and a shower is both creative and functional for your home.
Is it possible to install a bath in a wetroom?
Yes, creating a wetroom with bath and shower is a popular choice with many homeowners seeking the luxury of a bathtub along with the practicality of a shower.
Wetrooms can be designed to feature a bath, a shower, or any combination of the two. In short, wetrooms can accommodate a bathtub as much as they can a shower, creating a multipurpose space.
For those eager for both systems, a wetroom with enough space can manage both a shower and a bath and will bring even more functionality into your home.
Many wetrooms with contemporary layouts feature shower systems that effortlessly integrate into the open plan. In fact, a wetroom could be defined as a highly organised management of that space, no matter how small the room appears.
A wetroom is not exactly an “alternative” to traditional bathrooms featuring a bathtub. Rather, it’s a stylistic and functional preference for those who prefer a different layout of their bathroom space.
A bathtub, a shower, or a combination of both can quite easily (and stylishly) be installed in a wetroom. The details of its design – whether you choose a bath, a shower, or both – is more a reflection of the property and the owner.
Is there a difference between a wetroom and a shower room?
Unlike a shower room, a wet room is open plan and heavily features safety-first waterproofing. Typically, tiled spaces around a traditional bathroom are preventive for overflows or excess water spills. A wet room, which can accommodate either a bath or a shower, is entirely sealed and therefore, waterproof.
What are the benefits of a bath in a wetroom?
Combining a bath with a wetroom design offers the best of both worlds, bringing together practicality, flexibility and luxury in one space. It gives you more choice in your daily routine, whether you prefer the convenience of a shower or the relaxation of a long soak. A freestanding bath can also become a striking centrepiece, adding style and a spa-like feel to the room.
There are practical benefits too. Wetrooms with a bath and shower are often more appealing to future buyers, which can help boost property value. For those with accessibility needs, a well-designed wetroom with a bath can also create a safer, more adaptable bathing space.
Wetrooms With Baths – Ideas
Wetrooms can take inspiration from just about anywhere.
1) Make it multipurpose
When a wet room features both a shower and bathtub, you’re immediately presented with more options and the space becomes even more functional. This attraction for multipurpose wetrooms is a growing trend among households, precisely because it makes their home feel even more functional (without risking style).
2) Learn from Japan
In cultures beyond our own, the allure of a wetroom with a shower and a bathtub is almost irresistible. On the surface, Japanese onsens and other rooms alike seem to instill tranquility, peace and calmness. Yet, there’s also a guiding cultural rule that makes bathing time seem more spiritual and sacred. Taking inspiration from Japan, you could design a wetroom that seamlessly merges both systems – a shower and a bathtub – into one harmonious space for relaxation.
3) Style It Your Way
Not only is functionality a major perk, but a house with a contemporary wetroom can accommodate a range of bathtub styles and looks. Unlike showers, bathtubs are usually both a matter of taste and preference. A bathtub is typically treated as a more personal retreat. You can style a bathtub so it’s a slick and modern accessory in your wetroom, or you can opt to make it a statement piece. Style will afford you freedoms to get playful with shape, size, character or any number of combinations.
4) More freedoms, greater comfort.
Where Japanese culture embraced wetrooms (with a shower and a bathtub) for its tradition and a sense of spirituality, your home could benefit from an equally attractive sense of calm and comfort. In essence, a wetroom with both systems, creatively designed to your style and preferences, means that you won’t have to choose between showering or bathing. Both achieve different affects on us – bathing in a tub is more patient and soothing, whereas showering is quick and efficient. With a clever combination of the two, you’re open to customize the level of comfort and relaxation.
Bath in wetroom installation tips
Here are some key considerations if you’re considering a wetroom with bath and shower:
- Plan the layout carefully: Make sure there’s enough space for both the bath and shower area while maintaining a practical, open design.
- Fully waterproof the room: The entire wetroom, including the space beneath and around the bath, should be professionally tanked to prevent water damage.
- Create the correct floor gradient: The wetroom floor needs a gentle slope to guide water efficiently towards the drain, which may require adjustments around the bath area.
- Check drainage capacity: Your wetroom drainage system should be able to cope with water from both the shower and bath without causing pooling or overflow.
- Install the bath securely: Freestanding baths are often the most popular choice for wetrooms, offering easier installation and a sleek finish. Proper sealing is essential to prevent leaks.
- Choose suitable flooring and tiles: Wetroom-compatible tiles with proper sealing help improve durability, water resistance and slip protection.
- Fit fixtures and finishing touches: Complete the space with showers, taps, screens or glass panels to create a practical and stylish wetroom design.
Feeling inspired yet? Browse our wetroom gallery for more inspiration, or contact us to find out how your design ideas could be brought to life.
