Heres what to know about the spa-like upgrade thats more popular than ever.
Bathroom trends are becoming more streamlined nowadaysand were not talking about less is more.
One way homeowners achieve all this is with wet room-inspired renovations.
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What Is a Wet Room?
Drainage in a wet room is of great importance.
There are certain installation procedures and necessary structural measures to ensure everything flows away instead of sitting stagnant.
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And with an increase in demand, so too goes the return on investment.
Locating storage and linen cabinets outside of the bathroom is one way to deal with moisture.
Another is to install water-resistant cabinets in the room.
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Accessibility
According to Sweeten, wet-room bathrooms are ideal for all phases of life.
The toilet area merges seamlessly with the shower, too.
Parker also points to the issue of slippery flooring, another drawback of a soaked space.
It’s not all bad news when it comes to installing a wet room, though.
Installing a wet room can be an expensive project, costing an average of $9,000, says Micetich.
However, you’ve got the option to use ceramic tiles for the walls.
Even some of them have smart features, such as jets, lighting, and more.
