A straight bath with a shower
The family classic.
A standard bath with a shower above it and a glass screen. It gives you a bath and a shower in the space of one, which is why it's the most common family bathroom.
- Type
- Shower over bath
- Fits from
- A compact room
- Best for
- Families, shared bathrooms
- Think about
- Stepping into the bath to shower
What it is
A straight built-in bath, with a shower valve and head on the wall above it and a bath screen to keep the water in.
Why people choose it
Both in one
Bath the children in the evening, shower in the morning, all in the space of one bath.
One wet area
One area to waterproof and tile, which keeps the work simpler than a separate shower.
What to weigh up
Standing room
A straight bath is narrower to stand in than a wider shower end.
Stepping in
You step over the side of the bath to shower, which not everyone finds easy.
Splashes
A short screen can let water escape; a longer or enclosed screen keeps more in.
Getting it right
Steady temperature
A thermostatic valve holds the temperature steady; a handheld shower on a rail is easiest for rinsing.
Waterproof first
Tank the walls around the bath before tiling.
Metro tiles, a hinged glass screen and a thermostatic shower.
A frameless screen and brushed brass shower.
A fluted glass screen for a little privacy.
Every room is different. These are starting points, and we confirm what fits at your home visit.
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