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Compact bathing

Although the standard

size for baths in the UK is

1,700mm x 700mm, it is easy

to find tubs much smaller than

this, in all kinds of shapes and

sizes. Of course, many people

designing a small bathroom may

forgo the bath altogether, opting

instead for just a shower.

Those after a freestanding bath

need not miss out either — take a

look at the Snowden 1300 Small

Modern Freestanding Bath from

Victorian Plumbing, for example,

which is just 1,300mm long.

Japanese-style, extra-deep baths

are a great idea too, making up

for their shorter lengths with

extra depth. Check out the deep

soaking baths from Omnitub

(www.omnitub.co.uk).

You might also like to consider

a shaped bath that tapers at one

end in order to fit an awkward

space — Ideal Standard have a

good range. Or, finally, a shower

bath is a good idea in a compact

room. Some are L-shaped

and angular, whilst others are

P-shaped and curved.

GoLarGe

“Using large-format

tiles means that there’s

less grouting to do, and

fewer visible grout lines,

something that can often

distract the eye from the

overall design scheme

andmakea roomappear

fussyandsmaller,”says

ColinLincoln-evans,

Buyer at Tile Mountain.