How Fitted Baths Can be Functional and Fabulous
Show-stopping baths don’t always need to be freestanding, as these built-in beauties show...
Nine times out of 10, lavish roll-top baths take centre stage in the bathroom wherever you look these days, but don’t dismiss the fully-fitted tub as the poor relation. In fact, the new generation of versatile and slick built-in baths will make a luxurious statement in any size and style of bathroom. They can slot into slim, awkward areas and unused alcoves and get dressed up with wooden panels, limestone slabs or matching tiles for an extra decorative accent. Before you know it, your built-in tub will steal the spotlight and become the bathroom’s star feature…
Double up
Choosing a fitted bath is a good option if you want to squeeze in a separate shower. There are plenty of space-smart tubs available now that allow you to slot the elements together in the most efficient way. Stick to a palette of cool whites, clear, unfussy glass and recessed lighting for an all-round refreshing scheme.
Choosing a fitted bath is a good option if you want to squeeze in a separate shower. There are plenty of space-smart tubs available now that allow you to slot the elements together in the most efficient way. Stick to a palette of cool whites, clear, unfussy glass and recessed lighting for an all-round refreshing scheme.
Go bespoke
One of the beauties of the built-in bath is that you can have the ledge and panelling tailor-made to sweep around awkward corners and into alcoves. The result is an efficient, well-organised space that certainly doesn’t compromise on style.
One of the beauties of the built-in bath is that you can have the ledge and panelling tailor-made to sweep around awkward corners and into alcoves. The result is an efficient, well-organised space that certainly doesn’t compromise on style.
Bliss out in your bath
Built-in baths are really flexible when it comes to size and shape. This huge, Asian-influenced tub has everything you could possibly need for a tranquil soak: a waterfall-style tap, scented candles, fluffy white towels and beautiful Japanese-style window panels, which slide back into the walls so the bather can enjoy glorious views. It’s bliss with a capital B…
Built-in baths are really flexible when it comes to size and shape. This huge, Asian-influenced tub has everything you could possibly need for a tranquil soak: a waterfall-style tap, scented candles, fluffy white towels and beautiful Japanese-style window panels, which slide back into the walls so the bather can enjoy glorious views. It’s bliss with a capital B…
Dig down
This luxurious sunken bath is flush with the bathroom floor for an uninterrupted sightline. The tub – with a surround in the same stone as the floor – is enviably modern and streamlined, while the extra ceiling height helps create an airy ambience the small space.
This luxurious sunken bath is flush with the bathroom floor for an uninterrupted sightline. The tub – with a surround in the same stone as the floor – is enviably modern and streamlined, while the extra ceiling height helps create an airy ambience the small space.
Squeeze it all in
Fitted baths not only create smooth, uninterrupted lines, they cleverly disguise all the unsightly plumbing and pipework behind your choice of panelling, be it whitewashed tongue and groove or urban concrete tiles. This one also utilises extra space at the end of the bath, with an area for stacking a pile of fluffy towels and a cubbyhole for stashing that all-important reading matter.
Fitted baths not only create smooth, uninterrupted lines, they cleverly disguise all the unsightly plumbing and pipework behind your choice of panelling, be it whitewashed tongue and groove or urban concrete tiles. This one also utilises extra space at the end of the bath, with an area for stacking a pile of fluffy towels and a cubbyhole for stashing that all-important reading matter.
White it out
A fully-fitted, panelled bath is a boon in the traditionally small UK bathroom as it slots nicely along one side of a narrow room. To enhance the feeling of space, stick to a largely white colour palette, but don’t be afraid to add a fabulous feature wall to put your own stamp on the décor.
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A fully-fitted, panelled bath is a boon in the traditionally small UK bathroom as it slots nicely along one side of a narrow room. To enhance the feeling of space, stick to a largely white colour palette, but don’t be afraid to add a fabulous feature wall to put your own stamp on the décor.
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Try a traditional look
Fitted baths aren’t just for slick, modern bathrooms, as this traditional scheme demonstrates. The classic oval tub fits snugly into the bay window, and has an expansive ledge around it for lining up all those lotions and potions. The striking black stone is offset by pale wood panelling, creating a softer take on the monochrome look.
Fitted baths aren’t just for slick, modern bathrooms, as this traditional scheme demonstrates. The classic oval tub fits snugly into the bay window, and has an expansive ledge around it for lining up all those lotions and potions. The striking black stone is offset by pale wood panelling, creating a softer take on the monochrome look.
Tailor your tub
This modern, almost rugged design shows how built-in baths can maximise every last inch of space, particularly in awkward-shaped bathrooms. The generous, rectangular tub fits neatly into the alcove, with tailor-made stone steps offering easy access and helping to zone the spaces. Don’t forget the devil is in the detail, so do add a head rest if you want to bump up the relaxation quota.
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This modern, almost rugged design shows how built-in baths can maximise every last inch of space, particularly in awkward-shaped bathrooms. The generous, rectangular tub fits neatly into the alcove, with tailor-made stone steps offering easy access and helping to zone the spaces. Don’t forget the devil is in the detail, so do add a head rest if you want to bump up the relaxation quota.
TELL US…
Are you a fan of the fitted bath? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments below.
For the UK’s traditionally tiny, boxy bathroom, you can’t do better than a simple, straightforward fitted bath. A plain panel of luxurious dark wood will luxe up the look – this one contrasts beautifully with the classic white metro tiles.
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