Bath taps at non-plug end

Possom

Doozergirl wrote: »

So what benefit is there to using the alcove for the shower?

I had thought about having the shower at the alcove end as it would permit the installation of a one-piece glass shower screen at that end. A one-piece glass shower screen can't be installed at the window end as it would obstruct the window.

Though, as you say, the tiled section in the alcove and the joint between it and the bath would be prone to leakage then that's probably not wise to do.

So I suppose what could be down is to position the shower at the window end. Then use a bath filler which you linked-to, meaning there is no upright taps blocking the opening of the internal window shutters. Then a horizontal shower curtain bar could be positioned above the window with a curtain hanging from it, with the shutters closed when showering. The shower curtain could simply be pulled back to the door end when not in use so it wouldn't obstruct the window.

The bather would therefore sit with back to alcove end. Though the bath plug would be at the window end.

(I don't know if there would be any point in positioning the shower halfway along the wall).

Doozergirl wrote: »

I would be more keen to level that wall off, removing the awkward shape of the alcove but use the gap behind to allow you to have a special recess, or more than one, for storage etc.

Do you mean to square it off within the bathroom and be able to access the alcove from outside the room (which is the 1st floor landing)?

If so, perhaps it could also simply be shelved from within the bathroom to allow storage of toiletries. I realise this would mean only being able to access them when standing in the bath; though probably a cheaper option.

glasgowdan

Wouldn't taps and plug in the middle be an answer?

Possom

glasgowdan wrote: »

Wouldn't taps and plug in the middle be an answer?

The plug definitely can't go in the middle, as it's a very particular bath that is to be used (1400mm long) not the standard 1700mm. They only make it with the plug at the end.

Though they do manufacture it with or without tap holes.

glasgowdan

Corner bath?
https://www.applegate.co.uk/b2b-products-services/showermania-ltd/bathroom-solutions-apollo-equal/3118215%2013127-3118215.html

Or this? http://www.betterbathrooms.com/baths/straight-baths/tabor-trade-1400-x-700-bath/

Possom

glasgowdan wrote: »

Corner bath?
https://www.applegate.co.uk/b2b-products-services/showermania-ltd/bathroom-solutions-apollo-equal/3118215%2013127-3118215.html

Or this? http://www.betterbathrooms.com/baths/straight-baths/tabor-trade-1400-x-700-bath/

The first bath you've linked to is 1400mm x 1400m so wouldn't be suitable (very small bathroom). The bath can only be the standard 700mm wide.

The 2nd bath is 700mm wide. I suppose it's an option, though it's a plastic bath and the bath I have been considering is a steel bath (I'm not a great fan of plastic baths).

southcoastrgi

I think your point is moot now anyway because you can't lay down in a 1400 bath & your knees will be up round your ears so I can't see you being in there very long enjoying your view

Possom

southcoastrgi wrote: »

I think your point is moot now anyway because you can't lay down in a 1400 bath & your knees will be up round your ears so I can't see you being in there very long enjoying your view

I'm most likely not as tall as you are.

southcoastrgi

Possom wrote: »

I'm most likely not as tall as you are.

I'm 5'6" so unless you are a leprecorn I very much doubt it, if you haven't already find a 1400 bath & lay down in it

phil24_7

Just go to a travel lodge or some of the premier inns. I can't stand short baths!