Small Bathroom? Small Bathtub!

If your home has a small bathroom, chances are you are unable to make a conventional size bathtub fit into the space allotted for a tub or shower. You may be making do with just a shower in your bathroom. Wouldn't you like to have both a shower and a bathtub?

Yes, it is possible! You can now purchase a small bathtub made for rooms that just don't have the space for a regular sized one. Once you have your small tub in place, you can install a shower over it, and have the best of both worlds easily! Just make sure that the bathtub you choose is deep enough to allow you to enjoy a nice long soak whenever you crave it.

A Tip From The Japanese

People tend to take showers more frequently than baths nowadays because showers are so much quicker. But, in today's busy world, it is still possible to find time for soaking and relaxation in the bath. Take a tip from the Japanese, who are masters at fitting what they need into a very small home space. They are able to fit in a tub for soaking, and so can you!

First, you should measure the space you have in your bathroom. The small bathtubs on the market measure 47x25x15, so it is almost a certainty that one of these would fit.

Get a quote from a professional remodeler or contractor as to what the charge would be for removing your old shower, installing your new small bathtub, and then installing the shower over the tub.

Fitting In Both Shower And Tub

But, let's suppose you don't like the idea of a shower over the tub. You want a separate small bathtub, and a separate shower. Is this possible in a small bathroom? The answer is Yes!

"But how?" you may ask. It's quite simple. Install your 4 foot small tub. Buy a pedestal sink, which will take up much less room than a regular sink. Then, invest in corner shower - one that does not have a square base, but a curved one instead. By using a curved quadrant shower instead of a regular corner shower, you can save about one square foot of space. Then, your toilet can be installed at one side of the curve.

This all sounds complicated, doesn't it? You can figure out how it will work easily in just a few basic steps, explained in easy to understand layman's terms.

Planning The Layout

Take the complete measurements of your bathroom. Decide on the makes and models of your fixtures - small bathtub, pedestal sink, toilet, and curved quadrant shower, and make a note of their measurements. Hint - a plumbing supply store or even the Internet can help out a lot with the measurements of all the different manufacturer's bathroom fixtures.

Use graph paper to lay out your bathroom measurements. Smile with glee when you realize it is all going to work out beautifully! Get in touch with your preferred bathroom remodeler, and tell him what you have in mind. Chances are, he will be intrigued with your plans, and eager to help you bring them to fruition.

Small bathtubs are really practical for tiny bathrooms. And, you will add to the value of your home by remodeling your small bathroom to include both a shower and a bathtub.

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