As one of the hottest trends in home design, a wet room can be as stylish and versatile as a traditional bathroom setup. If you’re interested in getting one for your home, you should find a remodeler who can get it done according to your needs and preferences. You shouldn’t just hire any other contractor for the job either; they should at least be local to the area and have a good reputation within the community. It also helps that they provide an honest and accurate bathroom quote for your project.
Now that you know what a wet room is, the next step is to get started with its design and construction. There are a variety of factors you want to keep in mind to ensure the project’s success. Our remodeling experts at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Hollywood have summarized some of the most common ones here:
Shower Surround
Shower surrounds are partitions that separate the shower room from the rest of the bathroom space. They’re available in different styles and options, but you should choose one based on the size of the room and its overall interior design. Some of the most popular include frameless glass screens and partial shower enclosures that help protect against water sprays and vapors without breaking the open floor design. You can also consider full frameless enclosures and enclosed shower screens or curtains if you’re looking to add more privacy and accessibility.
Ventilation
Since your wet room will deal with a lot of moisture and humidity, you need to have adequate ventilation installed. You might think that your existing windows would be enough, but they only provide passive ventilation for your bathroom space. You’ll still need an exhaust fan installed to eliminate excess humidity quickly and efficiently. Make sure that the exterior vents are lower than the interior fan intake to prevent the “stacking” effect and provide proper ventilation. Proper placement and design are also crucial, as exhaust fans and vents help minimize poor ventilation as well as heat loss in your bathroom space.
Flooring and Other Materials
The flooring and materials are a big part of the wet room space. Since it’s designed to get wet, the materials you choose should also withstand constant exposure to moisture and humidity. They may affect your overall bathroom estimate, of course, but keep in mind that cheap materials can often rot or discolor faster after prolonged exposure to water. If you choose to cut corners with your flooring materials, you can have premature damage and additional repairs later. Talk to your hired remodeler to know which type of flooring and other bathroom materials are best for your wet room design.
Artificial Lighting
The type of lighting you choose for your wet room should have adequate waterproofing to avoid short-circuiting when exposed to moisture. Having too few or too many lights installed within the room isn’t ideal either, as they can break the mood that you’re trying to accomplish with the interiors. The easiest way to get the right amount of lighting is to provide multiple lighting sources to allow better control of how much lighting you want in the space.
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