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25 Ways to Transform a Boring Bathroom Into a Functional Wet Room

Wet room bathrooms are all the rage. We've gathered some design inspiration so you can jump on this popular style.

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What is a Wet Room Bathroom?

Wet room bathrooms — a space fully built with materials designed to get wet — usually include a shower space and freestanding tub in their own glass enclosure. All the materials used in a wet room can withstand moisture. Wet room bathrooms can be a smart solution for small spaces, but they can also be an elevated component of a luxurious bathroom. Browse through these 25 wet rooms that will have you ready to embrace this trend.

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1. Maximize Space With a Wet Room

This spacious wet room is closed off using a glass door and wall. The double shower and soaking tub have a serene view of the pool out the picture window making this spacious wet room a spa-like experience.

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2. Consider This Space-Saving Solution

In this bathroom, the entire space has been made into a wet room. The shower head is installed on the ceiling to be as unobtrusive as possible. A strategically placed horizontal window allows natural light to illuminate the space.

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3. Choose the Right Finishes

Selecting materials that enhance your wet room will make all the difference in your space. The gray and white marble tiles in this wet room bring an open, clean feel to the bathroom.

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4. Make It a Steam Shower

The steam shower, large tub and multiple showerheads in this wet room provide the perfect spot for relaxation and healing.

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5. Go Modern With a Graphic Tile Design

The brass fixtures and hardware add warmth to the contemporary white tiled walls. Meanwhile, the patterned tile floor brings trendy contrast and interest to the wet room.

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6. Take Advantage of the Views

This wet room features a large shower and a beautiful soaking tub that takes advantage of the hillside views out of the picture window.

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7. Consider an Accent Wall

Copper mosaic tiles line the back wall of this wet room, creating the perfect backdrop for the pedestal tub.

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8. Keep it Fresh With a Sleek Design

The large picture window lets you soak in the city view as you relax in the bathtub. The vertical tiles add to the modern yet inviting feel of the space, and the minimal design shows that creating a wet room does not require an abundance of materials.

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9. Go All In With a Double Shower

This wet room includes a soaking tub and two shower heads, making it the ultimate at-home spa experience.

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10. Define the Space

This wet room features a black paned door, rather than just clear glass, that helps to define the space and coordinates with the black-and-white color scheme seen in the rest of the room.

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11. Make It Spacious

This spa-inspired, spacious wet room includes dual showers and a soaking tub that overlooks the lush backyard.

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12. Show Off With an Eye-Catching Element

This primary suite bathroom borrowed square footage from a guest bathroom to create a private wet room escape. The mosaic tile wall behind the freestanding tub adds a custom, eye-catching touch.

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13. Make It Indoor/Outdoor

This wet room, with a gorgeous copper tub, features a wide door at one end that leads outside, enhancing the indoor/outdoor feel.

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14. Make It Glam With Marble

Gray-and-white marble covers the walls and floors in this elegant wet room bathroom. The white bathtub is extra deep for soaking away the day. Including tile in a wet room is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, as water will get on many of its surfaces.

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15. Paint the Walls a Contrasting Color

Contrast is the name of the game in this wet room bathroom. The dark painted walls surrounding the wet room area help the white porcelain tiles stand out, making a dramatic statement.

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16. Jazz It Up With Gold

This refreshing bathroom has a dedicated wet room area that houses the luxurious soaking tub and shower. Gold finishes, seen in the chandelier, hardware and mirrors, give this space a glamorous accent.

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17. Go European-Style

This luxe bathroom space, seen in the HGTV Dream Home 2021, was designed to be European-style, "Which means there is no stopping point between the wet space and the dry space,” says designer Brain Patrick Flynn. “Instead, the floor is just sloped enough in the shower to account for any of the water that comes out while you’re taking a shower.”

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18. Get Pampered With a Rainfall Showerhead

This large bathroom includes a spacious wet room, complete with an oversized tub and luxurious, rainfall showerhead.

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19. Keep it in Mind for a Kids' Bathroom

Wet rooms are designed to be self-contained spaces that ensure any splashes stay in water-tight areas, making them the perfect option for a kids' bathroom.

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20. Bring in Natural Light

This wet room is tucked away behind a frameless sliding-glass door. A massive window and skylights bring in natural light, accentuating the white tiles and magnificent, blue clawfoot tub.

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21. Consider Window Placement

This wet room has two windows that flood the space with natural light and are located high above the shower and bath area for maximum privacy.

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22. Make it Accessible

If you need an accessible design, a wet room might be the perfect fit for your space. This curb-less shower and bath area allow for hassle free bathing for anyone with varying needs and mobility.

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23. Bring In a Houseplant

This wet room features several houseplants that are kept vibrant by the steam and moisture from the open shower and bath area.

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24. Don't Forget the Essentials

A small stool in this wet room, allows a place to store soaps and shampoos. Make sure to find a caddy for your wet room that will not rust over time.

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25. Add a Bench

In this wet room, the black marble with white veining makes for a dramatic look. The shower bench allows for a spot to sit and soak in the steam, making for a truly immersive spa-like experience.