A freestanding bath and separate shower
The full arrangement.
A freestanding bath as the centrepiece and a dedicated shower alongside it. It needs a large room, and it's the layout most people picture when they imagine a dream bathroom.
- Type
- Bath and shower
- Fits from
- A large room
- Best for
- Large main bathrooms
- Think about
- Space, pipework and weight
What it is
A freestanding bath with space around it, and a separate shower: often a generous walk-in.
Why people choose it
Two features
The bath and the shower are both statements.
Room to breathe
Space around everything makes the room feel calm and generous.
What to weigh up
Pipework under the floor
The bath's waste and floor-standing filler are planned before the floor goes down.
Weight
Stone resin and cast iron are very heavy when full.
Hot water
A big bath and a shower can stretch a hot-water system.
Getting it right
Keep it warm
Underfloor heating keeps a large tiled room comfortable.
Light it in layers
Bright light for everyday, and softer light for a long soak.
A sculptural stone bath under cove lighting, beside a walk-in shower.
Stone throughout, with the shower behind a curved wall.
A brass floor-standing filler and a walk-in shower with a niche.
Every room is different. These are starting points, and we confirm what fits at your home visit.
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