Bath shapes · Single-ended bathSingle-ended bath
Single-ended bath
Taps at one end.
The taps and waste sit at one end, and the other end slopes back for you to lean against. It's the most common type of built-in bath.
- Taps
- At the foot end
- Lie back
- At one end
- Best for
- One bather
- Cost
- Usually the most affordable
What it is
One end is upright, with the taps and plug; the other is sloped for your back. Taps can sit on the bath rim or on the wall above.
Good for
Everyday bathing
Comfortable for one person, with the taps out of the way.
Value
Simple to make and widely available.
What to weigh up
One comfortable end
Only one end is shaped for lying back.
Sharing
For two, a double-ended bath is more comfortable.
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