Space Saving Bath
What makes a space saving bath the right choice for your bathroom?
The compact baths are relatively small and can fit in most small bathrooms.
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Clears Crucial Floor Space: Compact proportions make these space saving baths UK favourites for terraced homes, en suites, and flats.
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Smart Corner Placement: Fitting a straight or shower bath against two corner walls creates an efficient space saving corner bath layout that keeps central walkways open.
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Dual Bathing Purpose: In modern baths space saving features let you enjoy a warm evening soak or a quick morning wash in the same footprint.
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Lowers Water Heating Costs: Smaller tub shapes require fewer litres of hot water to fill. This helps reduce household water heating bills over time.
*To explore dedicated single person designs, browse the Single Ended Baths collection.
Which bath styles work best in compact spaces?
Space-saving baths are available in clever straight and combination designs to suit your layout.
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Single Ended Straight Baths: Classic square edged and round edged models place taps at one end. This gives you a smooth reclining slope at the other end.
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Double Ended Straight Baths: Modern straight tubs place the waste and taps in the middle. This setup allows comfortable bathing from either side.
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Combination Shower Baths: Installing a space saving shower bath gives you two fixtures in one footprint. Geometric L shaped or curved P shaped designs provide extra standing space under a glass screen.
*For styling tips and layout inspiration, read the guide to Small Bathroom Bathtub Ideas.
What sizes are available for space saving baths?
Choosing the right dimensions ensures your tub fits your available wall run:
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Compact 1500mm Lengths: These shorter tubs slot directly into small alcoves where a standard 1700mm bath cannot fit.
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Versatile 1600mm Mid Sizes: A balanced 1600mm model offers generous legroom while preserving floor clearance for radiators or towel warmers.
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Slimline 700mm Widths: The narrowest bath options measure 700mm wide. This slim profile ensures bathroom doors and vanity drawers open freely without hitting the bath rim.
*For advice on finding the right fit for your layout, read the Small Bath Size Guide.
How do you choose the right space saving bath for your home?
You should conduct the following checks before ordering a space saving bathtub. It will ensure your bathtub fits perfectly in the bathroom.
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Measure Clearances Carefully: Check the distance between your walls and allow for tile thickness. Make sure nearby doors and vanity drawers can open freely without bumping the bath rim.
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Match Your Plumbing Outlets: Check the position of your waste pipes and water supplies. Single ended tubs place taps at one end, keeping pipe runs short and neat.
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Pick Matching Panels and Screens: Complete your installation with dedicated front panels and hinged glass screens made specifically for compact tub sizes.
*To view two-in-one bathing combinations, browse the Shower Baths range.