A wet room with soaking tub is one of the most luxurious tub shower combinations available!

A wet room is a waterproof area in a bathroom for showering and bathing. In a wet room, the floor is sloped to a linear drain which helps direct water to the drain and prevent pooling. Both the floors and the walls (and even the ceilings) of a wet room may be waterproof to prevent water damage. A wet room typically has curbless entry and may be completely open, enclosed, or partially enclosed by glass.

A spa-like wet room with soaking tub has become a major trend in luxury homes. A wet room with tub eliminates the need for a separate bathtub and shower enclosure in your bathroom, which can help maximize limited space and improve the function of your bathroom. Many homeowners find a wet room with tub and shower to be easier to clean and maintain, in comparison to a traditional shower enclosure and separate tub. The lack of a curb in a wet room with tub and shower improves accessibility and provides a modern, minimalist, open look that’s widely appealing.

 

 

Many homeowners mistakenly believe they won’t have enough room in their bathroom for a wet room with soaking tub inside. However, standard size American bathrooms are often spacious enough to accommodate a wet room with either freestanding or drop-in bathtub. Typically, a bathroom with both wet room and tub will measure at least 60-80 square feet. These wet room dimensions are usually spacious enough to comfortably fit both shower and tub fixtures and ensure proper drainage and waterproofing.

While smaller wet rooms are quite common in European homes, there is not usually enough space to fit both a tub along with a shower. A European style wet room is typically a small bathroom that is completely waterproof and features floor-to-ceiling tile and a drain in the center of the floor.

 

 

In newer construction U.S. homes, a wet room design typically features both shower and tub in the same area of the bathroom. A full or half wall partition is often used to separate the wet room with shower and tub from the rest of the fixtures in the bathroom (such as vanity and toilet or bidet).

To add a wet room to your current bathroom, you’ll need to start by planning a layout that is functional and safe (and meets local residential bathroom code requirements). For best results, make sure to consult with a designer or contractor who has experience with wet room designs and installations.

 

8 Wet Room with Tub Ideas

There are many different layout options and features to choose from before creating your own custom wet room with bathtub. Some of our favorite wet room with tub ideas (to inspire your own designs) include:

 

Luxury Wet Room with Soaking Tub and Rainfall Shower

A luxury wet room should be spacious and elegant, featuring premium fixtures like a stand alone soaking tub and rainfall shower system. Other high-end features you may find in a luxury wet room include a built-in marble bench for sitting; steam shower system with aromatherapy; heated flooring; chromotherapy lighting; built-in sound system; and smart glass shower doors that can switch between clear and opaque at the touch of a button. A luxury spa-like wet room will often feature natural stone tiling and large windows or a skylight to let in natural light.

Create a simple yet truly luxurious wet room with tub by placing a jetted or standard soaking tub next to a window overlooking nature. This creates a tranquil bathing area in your wet room that’s ideal for relaxation and self-care.

 

 

Modern Wet Room with Freestanding Tub and Dual Shower

A modern wet room often features a modern freestanding tub on one end with a dual shower system on the other side of the wet room. Frameless glass screens can be used to separate a curbless wet room from the rest of bathroom without fully enclosing it. Glass screens or panels help trap heat within the wet room, preventing it from dissipating into the rest of the room. This creates a warmer, more spa-like environment for bathing.

 

 

Enclosed Wet Room with Freestanding Tub and Shower

Glass shower doors can be used to keep a wet room with freestanding tub separate from the rest of your bathroom. Also known as a walk in shower with freestanding tub inside, many homeowners prefer this design to help keep water away from the vanity area. An enclosed wet room also stays warmer than a doorless wet room. Clear tempered glass doors and a low curb entry help create an accessible wet room design that still looks sleek, stylish, and open.

 

 

Japanese Style Wet Room

Japanese bathrooms often feature a separate shower and deep bathtub in a waterproof room (separate from the toilet and vanity areas), much like a modern American wet room. The shower is usually outside of the tub, as it is customary in Japan to rinse off your body before bathing.

 

 

Create a Japanese-inspired spa-like wet room with a traditional Japanese ofuro tub (or other deep round soaking tub) and rainfall shower system with handshower.

 

 

Wet Room with Clawfoot Tub

Most luxury wet rooms these days feature a modern freestanding tub or occasionally a drop-in tub. However, some people love the classic look and feel of a clawfoot tub! That’s why you’ll sometimes find a walk-in shower or wet room with a beautiful vintage-style clawfoot tub inside. Many homeowners find it much easier to bathe in a clawfoot tub in a wet room, since water can splash freely onto the waterproof floor and flow directly into the floor drain.

 

 

Small Wet Room with Undermount Tub

Placing an undermount tub in a wet room is a great way to maximize space in a small en suite bathroom! This space-saving design also provides a more updated and upscale look than a traditional alcove tub and shower combo.

 

 

Open Wet Room with Half Wall Partition

In open wet room designs, partitions like frameless glass panels or short pony walls are often used to create a sense of separation between the bathing/showering area and the rest of the bathroom. A tiled half wall or pony wall can help create a subtle boundary between a wet room and other areas of a bathroom and provide some privacy and separation without closing off the entire space.

 

 

Large Wet Room with Built-In Tub

Another luxury wet room layout to consider is an enclosed wet room with built-in tub on a raised platform with steps. While this design is not as safe and accessible as most other wet room designs, it does provide a grand look that works well with a traditional or transitional bathroom. The raised tub serves as a luxurious focal point in your bathroom. In this design, a shower system is typically installed away from the steps on the other side of the wet room.

 

 

Luxury Tubs for Spa-Like Wet Room Designs

When it comes to creating a functional and beautiful bathroom, a custom wet room with tub can help maximize space, improve accessibility, and make it easier to clean and maintain your shower and tub in one dedicated waterproof area.

A luxury wet room can also help your bathroom design feel more open and spacious.

If you’re interested in adding a tub to a wet room or walk-in shower, check out these collections:

Freestanding Tubs

Jetted Tubs

Drop-In Tubs

Or contact our Customer Service team for assistance with selecting the best bathtub for your luxury wet room!