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The wet bath or wet construction method that uses waterproof floors is common in Japan, where it is customary for people to wash their bodies outside the bathtub and use the tub for soaking only. On the other hand, dry construction method is common in Europe and the United States, where people use the bathtub or shower booth to wash their bodies, and tubs have the over flow function. The merits of the dry method are as follows:
1. The freedom of planning and floor material selection. 2. The ability to use a large bathtub by utilizing the open space. 3. The ease of cleaning due to the restricted body washing area. 4. The low cost of construction due to small waterproof construction area. 5. The ease of maintenance as there is no waterproof layer.
Most of the western style bathtubs do not have a reheating water system, so it may not fit the Japanese family’s lifestyle since different family members take baths at different times of the day. Also, as the rooms are heated individually in Japanese houses, the moisture from the bathwater keeps the whole bathroom space warm with the wet bath, but with the dry bath, a heating system will be needed. Dry bath has a lot of merits as stated above, but careful consideration must be given to whether it is lifestyle appropriate.
The bathroom is the barometer of one’s lifestyle affluence. The key to coordinate the bathroom goods and linens beautifully and make them easily usable, is the wide washbasin counter and open storage. Minimum width recommended to place 2 sinks effectively is 2100mm, having 300mm in between the 600mm wide sinks. Thus, if the space is limited, 1 sink with a wide countertop is recommended. Also, it is recommended to make both open and closed storage so that the goods placed neatly in the open storage become an accent of the interior.

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