1. What Should I Consider When Buying a Bath?
The following are the key considerations when buying a bath:
- Bathroom layout and size
- Available space after other fixtures are in place
- Plumbing location
- Bath material and durability
- People using the bath (e.g., couples, kids, older adults, mobility-challenged people, etc.)
2. How Do I Choose the Right Bath?
Your personal preferences and budget play a major role in choosing the right bath. Affordable baths are priced in the range between £127 and £452. Likewise, mid-range baths are priced between £454 and £1,965. Luxury baths are priced at £2,026 and above, right up to £9,594.
Functionality and ease of installation are equally important.
For instance, a shower-bath combo is the right fixture for a small bathroom that can’t accommodate a separate shower enclosure and bathtub. On the contrary, a large, two-person bath would be ideal for a spacious family bathroom.
3. What Are the Different Types of Bathtubs?
Shower baths, freestanding baths, corner baths, and Whirlpool Jacuzzi baths are the common bath types.
A shower bath maximises functionality and convenience, serving the dual purposes of a shower and bathtub. A freestanding bath is unique, with its four sides being exposed.
A corner bath fits snugly into any corner of a bathroom. A Whirlpool Jacuzzi bath is, in essence, a self-contained jetted bath.
Please refer to The Different Types of Bath blog post for a detailed description of each bath type.
4. Does a Bathtub Add Value to a Property?
A family home with at least one bathtub will appeal to a wider range of homebuyers, resulting in an increase in its perceived value. Therefore, a bath is typically seen as a valuable asset in family homes.
