Bathroom Planning: Shower-bath Combinations That Don’t Scrimp on Style
Smaller bathrooms needn’t compromise on style or luxury – a bath and shower combination is a fabulous way to enjoy the best of both worlds
Bathrooms in the UK tend to be on the smaller side, but this needn’t cramp your bathing style. There are many ways to make the room work hard to meet all of your needs. Opting for a shower-bath combo is a great way to enjoy the luxuries of both, without stealing away too much precious space. Here are 10 smart combinations.
Lower the bath for easy access
Hopping in and out of the shower is even easier with a sunken bath. To achieve this look, try setting a normal bath into a raised area built around it. In this scheme, a curtain on a simple rail can be drawn right back to maximise the space, while the thin legs of the basin table keep the look open.
Hopping in and out of the shower is even easier with a sunken bath. To achieve this look, try setting a normal bath into a raised area built around it. In this scheme, a curtain on a simple rail can be drawn right back to maximise the space, while the thin legs of the basin table keep the look open.
Shift the focus
This Venetian mirror is the star of the show in this bathroom, shifting attention from the shower-bath. Decorative wall lights and traditional silver hardware fit with the mirror without overpowering the room.
Find out which bathroom basin is ideal for you
This Venetian mirror is the star of the show in this bathroom, shifting attention from the shower-bath. Decorative wall lights and traditional silver hardware fit with the mirror without overpowering the room.
Find out which bathroom basin is ideal for you
Define the space
Make a feature of your shower-bath combination using decorative tiles. These gleaming bronze-coloured large mosaics draw the eye to the bathing zone and add a luxe touch. Tiling a small area gives you the opportunity to treat yourself to a special design or finish. And be clever with your shower screens – these 180 degree hinged models mean the shower can be converted to a bath only and back again in seconds.
Make the most of space in a mini bathroom
Make a feature of your shower-bath combination using decorative tiles. These gleaming bronze-coloured large mosaics draw the eye to the bathing zone and add a luxe touch. Tiling a small area gives you the opportunity to treat yourself to a special design or finish. And be clever with your shower screens – these 180 degree hinged models mean the shower can be converted to a bath only and back again in seconds.
Make the most of space in a mini bathroom
Don’t rule out a freestanding bath
We tend to think of roll-top baths sitting in the middle of big rooms, but there’s no reason they can’t be enjoyed in smaller surroundings. These owners have squeezed the biggest model possible against the wall of a small room, and the addition of an overhead rose and circular pole mean it can double as a shower, too.
Discover more fabulous freestanding baths
We tend to think of roll-top baths sitting in the middle of big rooms, but there’s no reason they can’t be enjoyed in smaller surroundings. These owners have squeezed the biggest model possible against the wall of a small room, and the addition of an overhead rose and circular pole mean it can double as a shower, too.
Discover more fabulous freestanding baths
Make use of an awkward corner
Bathrooms in loft conversions often involve odd angles. Shower and bath combinations are ideal tucked into such a tricky space, as the shower end requires the full height of the room, but the opposite end does not. Recessed shelves add welcome storage without compromising on space.
Bathrooms in loft conversions often involve odd angles. Shower and bath combinations are ideal tucked into such a tricky space, as the shower end requires the full height of the room, but the opposite end does not. Recessed shelves add welcome storage without compromising on space.
Install the shower head in the ceiling
Avoid lots of plumbing on the walls and instead install a monsoon shower head in the ceiling. It will provide a luxurious drenching while taking up very little space. White shower curtains against white walls minimises their impact.
Avoid lots of plumbing on the walls and instead install a monsoon shower head in the ceiling. It will provide a luxurious drenching while taking up very little space. White shower curtains against white walls minimises their impact.
Keep it simple
Every inch of space is used in this bathroom, but, thanks to the clean lines, white metro tiles and sleek wood, the room doesn’t feel cramped. A frameless glass screen keeps the shower feeling open. The large mirror is a smart addition, making the room feel bigger.
Every inch of space is used in this bathroom, but, thanks to the clean lines, white metro tiles and sleek wood, the room doesn’t feel cramped. A frameless glass screen keeps the shower feeling open. The large mirror is a smart addition, making the room feel bigger.
Make use of natural light
There’s nothing quite like taking a long soak bathed in natural sunlight. So try to position your shower and bath combination to take advantage of any windows. These high ones are perfect, offering light and privacy at the same time. If you have a lower window, try frosting it with window film to still enjoy a sunny soak without prying eyes.
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Do you have a shower and bath combination? Share your tips and photos in the Comments below.
There’s nothing quite like taking a long soak bathed in natural sunlight. So try to position your shower and bath combination to take advantage of any windows. These high ones are perfect, offering light and privacy at the same time. If you have a lower window, try frosting it with window film to still enjoy a sunny soak without prying eyes.
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Do you have a shower and bath combination? Share your tips and photos in the Comments below.
Invariably, a shower over a bath will create some splashes, so a large screen is a good idea. To keep the look open, choose a clear glass design. They’re easy to clean, especially if you keep a squeegee to hand for blading down after each shower. Many designs swing outwards, so you can hop in and out easily, but also inwards, so you can tuck the screen back to make the bathroom feel less cramped.