Selfbuilder & Homemaker – July – August 2019

somewhere in the design as well.
Many people want to recreate a ‘hotel
spa’ type environment, and from my
experience this will give you delight for
years to come. That feeling of escaping
the world for a few minutes of bliss can
sooth the soul in a way unlike any other
part of the home, in my opinion.

WHAT ABOUT LIGHTING?
LED lighting has revolutionised the
world and there is no reason your
wetroom should not be included. Subtle
lighting combined with glass can
transform a wetroom’s look, and with the
right advice from a bathroom or lighting
specialist you can use low voltage IP
rated lighting to enhance the environment
and further soothe the senses.

NOW FOR THE REST OF THE ROOM!
Once you have a clear idea of how
and why the room will be used, it’s time
to think about the rest of the
environment. If you are going for an
authentic wetroom environment then you
will need to research completely
waterproof options. However, if the

shower is going to be reasonably

contained, there is no reason not to

choose WC and furniture options to suit

your design style. Whereas a few years

ago a basin and pedestal was the natural

choice, the majority of our sales now

include furniture units, to go with even a

standard close coupled WC. If you share

your bathroom with a loved one, why not

consider a double basin unit – romance

and extended storage all in one!

Jon Hall is sales & development manager

at Highlife Bathrooms

ASK THE EXPERT

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