When choosing a bath for your home, comfort is one of the most important considerations. A bath measuring 1.7 metres by 0.7 metres is the most common size. While it can be smaller than this and therefore make space for other things in the bathroom, the comfort of the user will be compromised. In fact if you are seeking luxury, the longer and wider the bath is the better. The thing to keep in mind though is that the bigger the bath the more demand it will put on the hot water system. People will invariably use more water than they really need. You should also ensure that a big bath can be negotiated through the bathroom door for fitting; measure carefully.
In most cases the bath is usually to complement the shower and in instances like this, a compact model bath is fine. If the shower is going to be fitted over the bath, then it is advisable that the bath possesses a non-slip base. Alternatively you can opt for a specially made shower-bath which is slip-proof. They are usually made of steel or acrylic though there are also others made of stone and copper.
There are several types of baths and these include standard baths, luxury baths, corner baths and freestanding contemporary baths. Standard baths are the most popular and common and they come with either the tap holes at the centre of the long side or at one end.
Corner baths are wider but shorter and are meant for setting up at a corner as a space-saving measure. The freestanding contemporary baths are very sleek and chic and copy designs from the modern to the Victorian era.
Baths can either be installed independently or as a set together with other bathroom items. Imperial Bathrooms suites, for instance, come as a set.