Recent research has revealed an ever increasing number of homeowners are opting for wetrooms when renovating their property.

While dining rooms, hallways and traditional single-use kitchens are increasingly becoming prey to the builder’s sledgehammer as today's homeowners opt for open-

plan living, other rooms are taking their place. And high on the renovators’ ‘must-have’ list is the wetroom...

In the last ten years, wetrooms have seen rapid growth in the UK with the move towards an open-plan alternative having a major impact on bathroom layout and

design in our homes.

Chances are if you're thinking of updating your bathroom, you'll have considered a wetroom. Independent statistics showed that over 20% of those surfing the web looking for shower enclosures or trays are also actively searching for wet rooms.

Why the rise in popularity? Not only do wetrooms look super-stylish, they also offer far more flexibility in terms of design opportunities. A walk in wet room has

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no restricted shower area or base and can be designed in exactly the way you like without limitations on layout or where the shower can be placed, offering the perfect

solution to any bathroom.

Homeowners are also realising the added value of having a wetroom fitted in a sluggish property market. Many people assume that installing a walk in shower is

extremely costly but it’s possible to install a wetroom for as little as a few hundred pounds in a room the size of a downstairs toilet or cupboard. With their open-

plan design giving the illusion of more space, wetrooms are excellent at making a cluttered bathroom or en-suite appear large and spacious, maximising the

investment potential of your home.

With more and more developers embracing the concept of inclusive design, wetrooms are increasingly being seen as an effective way of ensuring the bathroom

is safe and suitable for all, regardless of age or mobility. Without any steps there are fewer chances of slips and trips, and cleaning is so much easier too. This is

particularly important to homeowners considering their retirement years and to house builders looking to build to the government’ Lifetime Homes’ standard.

Finally, with us all packing ever-more into our days, a wetroom helps turn ‘keeping clean’ into a fast and efficient business. As well as being more convenient, many

people believe using a wet room is a more hygienic way to bathe, as a power shower allows the dirty water to be continuously hosed away.

It's therefore no surprise that the demand for wetrooms continues to increase. In fact, some industry experts expect them to outsell shower enclosures in years to come. And with CCL offering customers a complete wetroom solution in virtually any situation, we will be there to deliver.