Advice on a very short bath (1200mm)?

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FreiasBathtub · 26/02/2018 14:05

We moved into our new build flat a few years ago and thought we could live without a bath (the developer decided there wasn't space for one in our tiny bathroom).

Now, I'm reconsidering. I'd quite like to put one in. But the absolute maximum size we can manage is 1200mm x standard 700mm.

We'd want to keep the shower as well, and I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience of this? Does a small, deep bath with an overhead shower work? Should I consider one with a built-in seat (I don't really like the look of them, but would it be more sensible?)

Any help much appreciated!

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veuveo · 26/02/2018 20:30

What about those Japanese square tub baths?

ShowOfHands · 26/02/2018 20:35

We had a 1200 under a shower in our tiny 2 bed Victorian terrace. It was fine. Bit of a squish but we managed.

DonaldWeasley · 26/02/2018 21:10

Is there anywhere for your legs to go? We had a short bath (I loved it!) but could dangle my legs out the end which made it comfy.

Regardless, if it’s mainly for showers with the occasional bath then it will be fine!

Millybingbong · 26/02/2018 21:15

I'd be fine with it. Baths are very important to me. I had one like that once.

TwoDrifters · 26/02/2018 21:18

We have an Omnitub Solo with a shower above. I love it!

You sit in it with bent knees and the water comes up around your shoulders. Bliss!

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FreiasBathtub · 27/02/2018 11:35

Wow thanks everyone! Hadn't seen the Omnitubs - they look amazing. I am seriously tempted. Can I ask how you had it fitted, TwoDrifters? What kind of surround do you have?

I KNEW Mumsnet would have the answer!

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SuperLoudPoppingAction · 27/02/2018 12:29

Placemarking as I really want an omnitub in my tiny bathroom.
I think I would have to move the toilet into the cupboard next door.

My worry is the weight of the volume of water as the build of that part of my house looks unorthodox

Singlebutmarried · 27/02/2018 12:56

Oooohhhh. I like!!! Bathroom is next in the list of things to do. Will Defo Be considering and omnitub.

TwoDrifters · 27/02/2018 14:52

As far as I recall, a plumber constructed a kind of wooden framework to ensure it would take the weight once full of water.

And we have it held in place by that, surrounded by ceramic tiles round the edges and an mdf type panel screwed on at the front.

Our bathroom is tiny so it fits perfectly in the width of the room iyswim. I’ll try to find a picture or take a photo later!

dontcallmelen · 27/02/2018 18:32

I have a very small awkward shaped bathroom, we have a 1200bath with shower above it’s fine, due in part I think as it is quite deep so taller people can have a good soak, with feet resting on the wall😄
I don’t have that problem as I am 4ft10”.

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