If you are designing a brand new bathroom, which includes replacing the bath, you will probably be thinking, “What size bath do I need?”. A standard length bath is 1700mm, with a more compact version coming in at 1500mm long. Our shortest bath is the Finsbury, at 1300mm. There are also a couple of longer models at 1800mm for our taller customers. It’s really worth visiting one of our showrooms to hop into a bath and see what suits you… Here’s our best advice on the best bath for large and small spaces!
1 – A Freestanding Slipper Bath – 1700mm Long
Our Kensington 1700mm Freestanding Slipper bath is a very good choice for a larger space. Yes, it is the standard length, but because of its beautiful shape, it looks best in a larger space. The reason for this is to be able to appreciate the size and curves, and also to recline in the bath without feeling that it’s been positioned in a too-small space. Freestanding baths are shaped and sized in such a way that they can be literally the centre of attention in the bathroom! Also, in 1370mm and 1500mm for smaller rooms.
2 – A Brand New Freestanding 1700mm Bath
The stunning Soho 1700mm Freestanding bath in Transparent Black is an outstanding choice for a larger space. It’s also available in Transparent Red for anyone who wants to make even more of a design splash! The Soho, at 1700mm L and 800mm W at its maximum width, is another ‘statement’ model that will define an ultra-contemporary design scheme. We think that Soho is likely to become a popular choice for new bathrooms – it’s 580mm H all the way around and is just 20mm thick, making it a very refined shape.
3 – A Smaller Scale Freestanding Bath at 1500mm
If you’re absolutely positive about including a freestanding bath but have to design it into a smaller space, consider going for a model such as our Barnet Fluted Freestanding Bath, which is available as a 1500mm L model. Although it’s shown in a rather large showroom space here, its straight sides mean that it’s a very worthy contender for a smaller room layout. The overall dimensions are 1500mm L x 750mm W. And… if you want to save a bit of floor space, it’s also available as a back-to-wall model. Definitely a win-win solution!
4 – A Corner Bath Is a Space-Saver
Make the most of any size bathroom with a corner bath which tucks snugly into the corner, without any need for taking up extra floor space for a freestanding/central position. The corner idea also means that a shower screen can easily be included in the design, potentially removing the need for a separate shower enclosure. At the very least, adding an over-bath shower makes the room much more useful! Our Oakham 1700mm Space Saving bath comes in Left or right-handed versions to suit your layout, and is shown here with the Fiji Easy Clean Fluted Brushed Brass Bath Screen, which is 800mm wide.
5 – A Shorter Corner Shower Bath Option
Another double-duty shower-bath option is our Hereford 1600mm L x 700mm W square shower bath – it’s a more compact size than regular 1700mm length baths, but that 100mm difference could have a big impact in a smaller bathroom. It’s also available in an even more compact 1500mm L and the standard 1700mm L. It could enable a storage cabinet to be included, for example, or for a vanity unit to be installed, rather than a pedestal basin. Get the tape measure out to check your available floor space – because if you want a longer bath, this one is also available in 1800mm length.
6 – Where Extra Width is Needed – Go for a P-Shape Bath
Your new bathroom layout may be dictated by the length of the bath, but that doesn’t necessarily exclude you from going for a P-shape bath, which has a slightly wider ‘foot’ section. This is intended to create more space for an over-bath shower, but it also makes the bath feel more comfortable and spacious. This is our 1600mm L P-Shaped bath, which is also available in 1700mm and 1500mm lengths. Maximum width at the curved end is 850mm. Right or left-handed versions are available.
7 – A Compact 1300mm Freestanding
If you are set on the idea of a freestanding, classic-style bath, but it needs to slot into a smaller bathroom, consider our Finsbury 1300mm L Freestanding bath. This model can be set against a wall and paired with wall-mounted taps, which enhance that ‘freestanding’ effect, even if it is against a wall. Its straight-up sides and simple lines make it a good choice for more compact spaces. It’s 720mm wide, and where more space is available, it also comes in 1700mm and 1500mm lengths. It can also be teamed with a freestanding tap set, such as our Trent or Severn designs.
8 – A Smaller-Scale Slipper Bath
Our Richmond 1370mm Freestanding Slipper Bath is yet another design that can be chosen to enhance both smaller and larger spaces. There are a couple of things to take into account when drawing up your floor plan, though… A slipper bath is intended to be used one-way only, with the taller end as the head rest, and it will also need to be paired with a set of freestanding taps, so make sure floor space and plumbing connections can be suitably positioned. Also in 1500mm L and 1700mm L.
Conclusion
The choices of bath sizes are pretty extensive, and our ranges are designed to let our customers make the absolute best of virtually any size bathroom. You may want to have an eye-catching centre-piece bath, or you may want to tuck a more compact bath into the corner. The first idea may suit a larger room, the second choice may be to allow space for a separate shower enclosure or to have a larger vanity unit. It’s always worth getting the graph paper out, drawing a floor plan and seeing how different layouts can work. Don’t forget you can visit one of our showrooms to try out the baths in reality, and have your ‘what size bath do I need’ questions answered! Don’t forget to tag us in pictures of your new bath over on Instagram, @Bathroommountainuk!
