A built-in bath and separate shower
Practical and generous.
A full-size built-in bath and a separate shower, each in its own place. It's the practical way to have both: a bath for soaking and a shower for busy mornings.
- Type
- Bath and shower
- Fits from
- A spacious room
- Best for
- Main family bathrooms
- Think about
- Hot water for both
What it is
A built-in bath along one wall and a separate shower enclosure or walk-in elsewhere in the room.
Why people choose it
Both full size
A proper bath and a proper shower, with no compromise on either.
Easy to clean
A built-in bath has a ledge and no floor to clean around it.
What to weigh up
Hot water
Running both close together can stretch your hot-water system.
Two wet areas
Two areas to waterproof, tile and keep clean.
Getting it right
Plan in zones
Keep the bath and shower at one end and the basin and toilet at the other, so the room feels ordered.
One tile, two areas
Running the same tile through the shower and around the bath ties them together.
Every room is different. These are starting points, and we confirm what fits at your home visit.
Planning a bath and a separate shower?
Tell us about your room and what matters most, and we'll help you make the most of it.
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