THE NEW


Words: Jill Morgan


Fit this fluted-glass shower panel with or without a tray, for a look that oozes understated chic, and team it with matt black fittings for a coordinated finish. Aqata’s DS402 reeded glass wetroom panel, from £880, also comes in chrome or polished gold.


WETROOM


Bathrooms are evolving. Tiled and spartan designs are giving way to luxe walk-in showers – and with the latest product developments, it’s easier to achieve that seamless look no matter how much space you have


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ne key bathroom trend that is fast gaining pace is walk-in showers. Combining convenience and a minimalist look that many of us desire,


this type of enclosure provides a slick wetroom look without the hassle of tanking – or fully waterproofing – the floor, walls, and ceiling or even the whole room. The newest walk-in designs can be installed quickly and, while best fitted by a professional, should take less time, so usually cost less in labour. While a true wetroom scheme is reminiscent of luxury hotel resorts, the practicality of day-to-day life at home could actually mean you end up


with soggy toilet rolls and damp towels aſter every shower – unless you’re blessed with a large bathroom, which allows enough floor area to create everything so the water spray doesn’t impact other zones. But the benefits of a wetroom-style space are hard to ignore: it’s sleek in appearance, easy to clean, great for accessibility, and, arguably, fast replacing the bath in many new bathroom designs. Plus, with the rise of super-slim trays that mimic the flush appearance of a wetroom and large shower screens with minimal frames, you can simply achieve the look. Read on for our guide on how to update your scheme and what to think about when tackling this thoroughly modern project...


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