Bath Buying Guide for 2024
Our bath buying guide for 2024 helps you to choose the right tub for your home. We weigh up styles, prices and sizes and lay out all your options.
Modern baths are one of our specialities here at Modern Living. Visit our showroom today or browse our selection online for your perfect bath.
What are the Different Bath Types?
With all the different bath styles, it’s easy for you to become confused. But, we’re going to break down the different bath types, their pros and cons and the money you’d be spending.
What are the Different Bath Sizes?
This varies from model to model. But here are the sizes we stock for each bath type at Modern Living.
| Bath type | Size range (SE) |
| Single-ended | 1250 x 725 to 1900 x 900 |
| Double-ended | 1600 x 700 to 1900 x 900 |
| Shower | 1500 x 700 to 1800 x 900 |
| Corner | 1200 x 1200 to 1695 x 745 |
| Freestanding | 1500 x 720 to 1800 x 800 |
| Whirlpool | Made to order, bespoke sizing |
| Reinforced | 1200 x 700 to 1900 x 900 |
Whatever your size requirements, there will be a bath for you. We always recommend that customers come into the showroom. This way, you can see your options for yourself and talk with our design team. They help match people to their perfect appliances, including modern bathrooms.
3 Things to Consider When Buying a Bath
Here are three things that you must consider before purchasing a bath, to ensure you choose the right one for you.
1. Taps
Most baths don’t come with pre-drilled tap holes. Namely, acrylic baths don’t. Therefore, you will need to drill them based on where you want your taps to sit.
2. Size and Position
No matter what your bathroom looks like, you will need to carefully consider where your bath will go in the bathroom. If you have a unique layout, this will need to be carefully thought out. The size range we have at Modern Living accommodates all bathroom layouts.
With the help of our design team, we can sketch out your bathroom layout and explore the different styles and sizes that will work for you.
3. Wastes, Panels and Screens
With certain models, add-ons are a must. Baths generally only come with standard supports, all other accessories will be charged as add-ons.
Still Unsure?
Still unsure of what bath is right for you?
That’s why our team is here. In-store, we can consult with you and match you to your ideal bath. Our in-house design team work with hundreds of homeowners to find the right style for them.
Don’t compromise with your new bathroom design, visit the Modern Living showroom today.