Small bath/bathrooms

Purple123

Hello, not sure if this is the right place for this question but you seem a knowledgeable lot! We are in the process of refurbishing a new house purchase, and looking at putting in a 1400mm bath. I know it's not the most popular size because it is very short, but the alternative is a standard length bath that leaves the room without any space or dimensions to do anything else. Not having a bath isn't an option, especially as we're looking to sell on in a couple of years, and it's a 'family home' type.
I've searched high and low for a wider 1400mm bath but I can only find one style wider than the standard 700mm. Having an extra 100mm will make a big difference I think, but I can't find many choices. Is there anywhere I should be looking??


Thank you for any help.

melstar11

I suspect that because they are sold as space saving, you won't find a wider one. You could try searching for 1400x750 bath, or whatever dimensions you are after and take it from there.

getmore4less

Might be an idea to put up the room dimensions shape and see if any clever people here can suggest something.

can you squeeze a bit more length by going corner.

Another way to solve the shortness is go deeper.

you might get ideas by looking at US products

http://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-Greek-4-ft-Reversible-Drain-Acrylic-Soaking-Tub-in-White-K-1490-X-0/100027218

pinkteapot

Suggest posting this on the DIY board.

Purple123

pinkteapot wrote: »

Suggest posting this on the DIY board.

I am going to admit I couldn't find the DIY board but will hunt it down now

yoshiyella

Is there going to be a shower? If not then a small bath isn't going to be helpful. As a 6ft + male I would not be buying a house with a too small a bath and no shower.

Purple123

yoshiyella wrote: »

Is there going to be a shower? If not then a small bath isn't going to be helpful. As a 6ft + male I would not be buying a house with a too small a bath and no shower.

Thanks, but not looking for comments on the decision to do a 1400mm bath - that's already decided. There will be a shower over the bath, and two other showers already in the house.
The question is where to source a wider 1400mm bath from.

Person_one

I've got a 1600x750 deeper than standard bath, and to be honest, it still looks a bit small.

If you can fit a 1700 in there, even if its a bit narrower than standard, I think buyers would be happier with it.

Alternatively, is there space for a corner bath? If you have two other showers already then maybe the shower above isn't as essential as getting the bath right?

Upsidedown_Bear

pinkteapot wrote: »

Suggest posting this on the DIY board.

Purple123 wrote: »

I am going to admit I couldn't find the DIY board but will hunt it down now

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=39

PasturesNew

1400 x 800 is available. Here's a random one from google.
http://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/23480.htm

And another
http://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/82090.htm

And another
http://www.aqva.co.uk/Bathrooms/97821

yoshiyella

Purple123 wrote: »

Thanks, but not looking for comments on the decision to do a 1400mm bath - that's already decided. There will be a shower over the bath, and two other showers already in the house.
The question is where to source a wider 1400mm bath from.

I was only responding as you hadn't mentioned this but your gave your sole reason as potentially selling to a 'family' and as the father of a 'family' then I gave my advice/opinion.thoughts.