Wood in the bathroom

Wood is popular in the bathroom and we understand that. No material adds so much atmosphere. Whether you choose solid wood or materials with a wood look. Are you considering using wood in the bathroom? We tell you what to look out for and show you how you can combine wood with other materials and taps from Hotbath.

Natural bathroom

In a bathroom with many 'cold' materials such as ceramics, glass and tiles, wood is the perfect counterpart. With wood you quickly create atmosphere, warmth and character. Whether you prefer a designer bathroom, an industrial bathroom or a rural bathroom; wood feels at home in many styles. Wood can also be used in accessories. Consider, for example, shelves in a niche or a bath shelf. It combines beautifully with other natural materials such as reed, rattan, jute, but also with taps in aged or brushed brass or with tap series Buddy in brushed nickel.

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Wood in the bathroom: is that actually possible?

Wood is sensitive to moisture and water, so you may wonder if you can use it in the bathroom. We can reassure you: you can! There are a few points that you should take into account. In places that regularly get wet, it is best to use rot-free hardwood. The wood is treated with a special primer and a 2-component oil. As a result, the material is resistant to moisture and will remain beautiful for longer. Another way to make wood water resistant is to finish it with a layer of lacquer or varnish. Nevertheless, it is better not to leave wooden bathroom furniture wet and good ventilation is a must.

The alternative to real wood: wood look!

If your bathroom splashes a lot with water, you can also opt for materials with a wood look. At many sanitary stores you will find beautiful wood look products, such as tiles with a wood print or bathroom furniture with a wood decor. Furniture with a wood look is often indistinguishable from real wood and in many cases even has the tactile texture of wood. This way you enjoy the natural and warm appearance of wood and the maintenance-friendly properties of wood look. The best of both worlds!

Wooden floor in the bathroom

Do you already have a wooden floor in the living room and do you want the same in the bathroom? Which can! A real wooden floor is not recommended in places that get wet, but fortunately there are many beautiful alternatives. For example, choose waterproof PVC, water-resistant laminate or vinyl. These floors are treated in such a way that they can withstand moisture. PVC floors are most suitable for use in the bathroom. You can even lay the planks in a herringbone pattern. On such a beautiful wooden floor, a faucet with floor mounting is not out of place. Hotbath has several free-standing faucets in its collection, which emphasize the feeling of luxury. Please note: the aforementioned floors are not suitable for the shower area.

Wooden bathroom furniture

You can combine wood well with other natural materials such as natural stone, linen and steel. In a rural bathroom, wood with a lived-in look is the perfect combination. Do you prefer a sleek bathroom? Then choose light oak with few knots. Faucets with a brushed or aged finish, such as brushed nickel or aged brass, match the traditional look of wood. These are the Living Colors from Hotbath's Cobber tap series, taps in the purest form brass that change color naturally and come to life. This gives the surface a unique patina. Actually just like wood!

Wood look tiles

Believe it or not: there are tiles on the wall in Maud de Bruijn's walk-in shower. Looks just like wood, right? The walls in the walk-in shower have the appearance of a slatted wall, which is very popular at the moment. These ceramic tiles come from Porcelanosa's Lexington series. The walk-in shower with a steel-look shower wall is combined with matt black Cobber faucets. Beautiful! For your bathroom walls, you can also opt for panels with a wood look, for example from Multipanel. You attach them directly to the wall or stick them over the existing tiling. The big advantage of these panels is that they have no joints.