Wet rooms are showing up everywhere in today’s home inspiration — from high-end design magazines to local renovations across Alabama. Homeowners in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Cullman are asking for them more than ever, and for good reason. These open-concept, spa-inspired bathrooms deliver style, function, and long-term convenience in a way that traditional layouts simply can’t match.
If you’re curious about whether a wet room is right for your home, here’s what you need to know.
First off, what exactly is a wet room?
A wet room is a fully waterproofed bathroom where the shower area blends seamlessly into the rest of the space. Instead of a framed-in shower with curbs or doors, the entire room is engineered to handle water exposure. The floors are subtly sloped to guide water to a drain, and surfaces are chosen for durability and moisture resistance.
The result? A clean, continuous aesthetic that feels both modern and serene.
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Wet Rooms
1. A Spa Experience at Home
People want their bathrooms to feel like a retreat, and wet rooms deliver that atmosphere effortlessly. The open layout creates a calming flow, while luxurious fixtures — think oversized rain heads, elegant freestanding tubs, and streamlined drains — bring a resort-level experience into everyday routines.
2. Minimal Maintenance
Because the space is open and waterproofed, homeowners enjoy far fewer hard-to-reach crevices and grout lines. Without a traditional enclosure to scrub, cleaning becomes simpler and faster. Many customers tell us a wet room ends up being one of the easiest spaces in their home to maintain.
3. Accessible, Future-Friendly Design
With no barriers, thresholds, or cramped corners, wet rooms naturally accommodate aging-in-place needs, mobility differences, and everyday convenience. This makes them extremely popular in remodels for families planning to stay in their homes long-term.
4. Endless Style Possibilities
Wet rooms work beautifully with nearly any design style. Large-format tiles, textured stone, dramatic veining, or clean monochromatic palettes — all shine in this layout. Whether you're refreshing a classic Birmingham home or designing a new build in Madison County, the wet room concept adapts easily to your aesthetic.
Show-Stopping Fixtures That Define the Space
Because wet rooms highlight every detail, choosing the right fixtures is essential. At GLS Supply, some of the most requested pieces for wet room projects include:
Oversized rain shower heads for a luxurious wash
Hand showers for added reach and convenience
Thermostatic shower valves to maintain perfect water temperature
Freestanding tubs as the sculptural statement element
Sleek linear drains that blend into the flooring
Modern finishes like brushed gold, matte black, and polished nickel
Our showroom teams in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Cullman help homeowners coordinate finishes, match metal tones, and select fixtures that combine performance with timeless design.
Thinking About a Wet Room for Your Home?
A well-designed wet room can completely reshape how your bathroom looks and feels — transforming it into a more open, more functional, and more luxurious space.
If you're considering the upgrade, we invite you to visit a GLS Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom. You’ll be able to explore premium bath fixtures up close, compare finishes, and work one-on-one with an expert who can walk you through every step of your project.
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