Bath shapes · Compact bathCompact bath
Compact bath
A full soak in less space.
A shorter bath, from around 1400 mm and most often 1500–1600 mm, for rooms where a standard 1700 mm bath won't fit or leaves too little space.
- Lengths
- Around 1400–1600 mm
- Fits from
- A compact room
- Best for
- Smaller rooms, children
- Shower over it?
- Yes
What it is
A standard rectangular bath, only shorter. Some are a little deeper to make up for the length.
Good for
Space elsewhere
Frees room for a wider basin or storage.
Children
Plenty of bath for bathing children.
What to weigh up
Length
Taller people can't stretch out.
Planning the room around it
Bath only
A compact bath
A shorter bath for a smaller room.
A shorter bath that keeps a proper soak in a smaller room.
Keep the rim clear
A wall-mounted bath filler makes a short bath feel less busy.
A shower later?
A compact bath can take a shower above it too; see a straight bath with a shower.
Choosing a bath for a small room?
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