A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Bath for Your Bathroom
A bath is more than just a functional element in your bathroom—it’s a centrepiece that can define the entire space. When designing a new bathroom, selecting the right bath is essential for both aesthetics and practicality. With so many options available, it’s important to find one that suits your space, lifestyle, and design preferences. Here’s your guide to making the best choice.
Step 1: Consider Your Space
Before choosing a bath, assess your bathroom layout and available space. Measure carefully and consider how much room you have for a bath without making the area feel cramped. Larger bathrooms can accommodate freestanding or back-to-wall baths, while compact spaces may benefit from an inset or shower bath.
Step 2: Choose Your Bath Style
Freestanding Baths: A Statement of Luxury
Freestanding baths are the ultimate indulgence, instantly creating a spa-like atmosphere. Perfect for larger spaces, they allow for flexibility in placement and serve as a stunning focal point. Available in sleek modern designs or classic clawfoot styles, freestanding baths elevate any bathroom aesthetic. However, they require more space and may need freestanding tapware.
Back-to-Wall & Corner Baths: The Best of Both Worlds
Want the freestanding bath look but short on space? A back-to-wall bath or corner bath is the perfect solution. Designed to sit flush against the wall while maintaining a contemporary, freestanding aesthetic, these baths offer luxury without sacrificing practicality. Plus, they’re easier to clean, with no awkward gaps behind them.
Insert or drop-in bath
If you have a compact bathroom or want a more integrated look, an inset bath is an excellent choice. These baths are built into a tiled surround, creating a seamless design. They’re perfect for both contemporary and traditional spaces and work well with a shower-over-bath setup, making them ideal for family bathrooms. Plus, inset baths retain heat well, keeping your bath warmer for longer.
Step 3: Think About Practicality
When choosing a bath, consider your lifestyle and daily routine.
- Who will be using the bath? Families may prefer a shower bath, while those seeking relaxation might opt for a freestanding or back-to-wall design.
- How easy is it to clean? Back-to-wall and inset baths require less maintenance compared to traditional freestanding baths.
- Does it match your style? Your bath should complement the overall aesthetic of your bathroom.
No matter what style you choose, your bath should be a place of comfort and relaxation. Explore the full range of baths with BathCo here.
Custom Colour Service
Bath Co’s Custom Colour service lets you personalise your bathroom and laundry furniture with any paint supplier’s colour to reflect your style.
How to make Custom Colour work for you
Adding colour to furniture can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. Trust yourself on this one; you may already have some hints around your home that you like. Otherwise, here are some handy tips for choosing a colour scheme that works for you:
- Colour can influence your mood and truly transform a space, so start with the feeling you want to create. Does a space that feels fresh and light resonate with you, or do you prefer earth tones with relaxed warmth? Alternatively, you may find traditional spaces with jewel tones to be elegant, classic, and homely.
- Consider the undertone, which can be carried throughout the space with wood and metal accents that emphasise the feeling you want to create. Cool colours work well with cool-toned wood and chrome, while warm, in turn, complements warm wood and brass tones.
- Look for inspiration, articles, and images to help you find what you want to convey, and of course, inspire, with colours and combinations you may not have considered.
This blog post was written by the team at Bath Co and kindly supplied to Fowler Homes. Your local Fowler Homes team will be able to provide help and inspiration with making your final selections on your new dream home. Contact us today.
