Hot Home Trend: ‘Wetroom Bathrooms’

Learn more about this open-concept trend.

February 6, 2023

Design TrendsKitchen & Bath

By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey

You’ve heard of the open-concept kitchen. How about the open-concept bathroom? It may sound slightly scandalous, but the idea centers on creating a private, waterproof space. It includes all the elements of a luxe bathroom, according to Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery’s 2023 Trends & Influences IX(link is external) report.

The report called out “wetroom bathrooms” as a hot trend for 2023. The trend has been popular in Europe for years, but is now taking hold in the U.S.

Some characteristics of these bathrooms include an open-concept layout; a frameless, zero-entry shower; floor-to-wall shower tile; freestanding tub; floating vanity; and an ADA-accessible design, such as with the hardware and lighting, according to the report.

See some examples below of the wetroom bathroom from Ferguson’s report.

Wetroom Bathroom
Photo credit: Signature Hardware and James Martin Vanities at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery / Linear Vanity and Lentz Faucet
Wetroom Bathroom
Photo credit: Kohler at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery / Kohler Statement Wand Handshower
Wetroom Bathroom
Photo credit: Kohler at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery / Kohler Veil WH Toilet
Wetroom Bathroom
Photo credit: Kallista at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery / Laura Kirar Freestanding Tub

Melissa Tracey

Melissa Dittmann Tracey

Melissa Dittmann Tracey is a contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine, editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog, and produces a segment called “Hot or Not?(link is external)” in home design that airs on NAR’s Real Estate Today radio show. Follow Melissa on Instagram and Twitter at @housingmuse.