Flooring As a natural product, no two stone slabs will be exacty the same, meaning that each floor will be subtely unique, adding character and charm to any room. Also gone are the cold slabs of yesteryear, with the wide choice of electric and water-feed underfloor heating options on the
Wet rooms are perfect for families because they are easy to maintain
with or without natural veining. It has a highly polished finish, which can be susceptible to scratching if not cared for correctly.
• Slate: Water-resistant flooring with a sheet- like, textured look. Available in a wide variety of natural colors.
• Travertine: A cross between limestone and marble, travertine is a low porosity stone, pale and neutral in colour.
market, so walking barefoot in the wet room on a winter day is no longer an issue. There are many choices on the market for
stone flooring and it is advisable to get profes- sional help to aid your decision. Here is an overview of the popular options available:
• Granite: Extremely hardwearing, granite is one of the most popular choices for stone flooring. There are hundreds of varieties available with finishes to suit most decors.
• Limestone: With its natural, earthen appear- ance, limestone is great for a subtle design scheme. Limestone is naturally porous, so it needs to be treated and sealed correctly.
•Marble: Marble is a classic choice for homes, and again, comes in a huge range of colours,
Fittings Wet rooms offer flexibility and can be designed just for you. For ultimate luxury, consider multi- jet body sprays, which can give an invigorating massage effect.
Heating While teak provides a natural warmth to a wet environment, underfloor heating, laid either on a concrete subfloor or beneath your tiles, is an ideal solution, keeping the room free from unnecessary appliances such as radiators.
Lighting Strict regulations apply to the kind of lighting that you can install in your wet room, seek profes-
Choosing the same materials for the walls and floor will give a sleek and stylish look
sional advice when choosing lighting. Wooden baths and basins can be made to fit
almost any specification, and Japanese style tubs are, by design, shorter than standard baths mak- ing them suitable for smaller spaces. While wood works well within both bath and shower rooms, we are also seeing a growing trend in the use of freestanding baths within bedrooms. Where pos- sible, placing a freestanding bath in the bedroom will give the room a luxurious touch while also freeing up space within the bathroom itself.
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