Selecting the Right Bath

You have been visiting showrooms looking for a new bath for weeks. As you drag yourself into the last showroom, there it is – the most beautiful bath you have ever set your bathroom weary eyes on. Sure, it is a little more than you had budgeted for but you must have it. You pay the clerk, load it up, and take it home. After another week of preparing your existing bathroom, you are ready to place your newfound beauty, the perfect new addition to your bathroom. Then it happens – this gorgeous piece of sculptured ceramic that you have fallen in love with… DOES NOT FIT!

Luckily, for those of you reading this article, that will not happen because I am going to give you some great information for selecting the right bath.

Space

The first thing you will want to do when you have decided to replace your bath is carefully measure the room to ensure you will have the necessary space available.  Look at your different options for the location. Will you be replacing the bath in the same position or will you be moving it?  Will your water system allow you to move it or would it be cost prohibitive to do so? You should have the exact measurements with you when you visit the showroom. Making a drawing to scale will ensure you will not be making the same mistake I have illustrated here.

Size and shape

Having taken your measurements you should have no problem knowing exactly what will fit in the space you have available. There are many different shapes available today so you should make sure the shape you choose will fit in the area you have chosen and complements the current furnishings of the room.

Water capacity

This is something many consumers do not give much thought to but it is quite important. The capacity of the bath should be similar to the supply of water your hot water heater will produce. A Jacuzzi filled only a quarter of the way is not going to make you happy. If you just have to have that larger capacity bath, you must be willing to accept considerable expense, time, and effort to have a new hot water heated fitted. Usually, this is not a good option and it is probably best to choose the smaller capacity bath.

Type

The final factor in making your decision is what type of bath will serve your needs the best. Traditional designs will probably fit the needs of most with minimal changes. However, a larger bath may require significant alteration and changes to present design of the room. There are many traditional type designs that have a fresh, new look. The materials used, such as copper or steel, provide a stylish update to any décor.

Take some time to plan carefully, do your homework and, in the end, whatever you bath you do select, will be a wonderful new addition to your bathroom.