How to Choose the Right Bath for Your Bathroom

Measure your bathroom & check the layout

A bath is one of the largest items in a bathroom, so the right choice starts with the room rather than the product photo. Measure the available footprint and consider the vanity, toilet, shower, doorway, windows and circulation space around the bath.

• Measure the available wall length and floor space.
• Check doors, shower screens and cabinet drawers can still open freely.
• Consider access through hallways, stairs and doorways before delivery.
• Look at where the existing or proposed floor waste is located.
• Confirm whether tapware will be wall-mounted, hob-mounted or freestanding.
• Mark the proposed bath footprint on the floor with masking tape if the room is still empty.

Choose the right bath type

Different bath types suit different room sizes, cleaning preferences and design styles. Start by choosing the installation style that best fits your layout.

Choose the right bath size

Bath sizes are not limited to 1500mm and above. Some local suppliers offer compact models around 1000mm, 1200mm, 1300mm and 1400mm, which can be useful for very small bathrooms or layouts where preserving floor space is the priority. Availability depends on the bath style and supplier.

Bars show approximate external length to scale. Internal dimensions vary by model.

Small bathrooms: how small can you go?

For a small bathroom, the best bath is the one that leaves the rest of the room functional. A compact 1000mm, 1200mm or 1300mm model may be worth considering where a 1400mm or 1500mm bath would compromise the vanity, shower, toilet or doorway.

• Check the internal bathing area, not only the external length.
• Back-to-wall and corner baths can reduce unused gaps around the bath.
• A shorter bath may be deeper or have a more upright backrest to maintain comfort.
• Confirm that the selected style is actually available in the compact size you need.
• If the bath is mainly for children or occasional use, compact sizes can be practical.
• For regular adult soaking, compare internal dimensions carefully before committing.

Think about who will use the bath

Comfort is personal. Consider whether the bath is mainly for adults, children, guests or everyday family use. For soaking, internal dimensions and backrest angle often matter more than external size. For a family bathroom, ease of access and cleaning may matter more.

• Adults: compare internal length, depth and backrest angle.
• Children: consider safe access and practical cleaning.
• Older users: consider step-in height and ease of entry and exit.
• Occasional use: space efficiency may be more important than maximum internal size.
• Daily use: comfort and cleaning access become more important.

Confirm left hand or right hand for corner baths

Left-hand and right-hand describe which sides of the corner bath are designed to sit against the bathroom walls. The correct version depends on the actual room layout, not the customer’s dominant hand or the direction they enter the bathroom.

Schematic plan view only. Always compare the individual product’s own orientation diagram against your floor plan before ordering.

Check the waste position & plumbing connection

The bath waste position is one of the most important practical details to check before installation. Compare the bath outlet shown on the technical drawing with the existing or planned floor waste.

• Centre-waste and end-waste models require different set-outs.
• The bath outlet and floor waste do not always line up exactly.
• The connection method depends on the bath design, floor waste position and site conditions.
• Always confirm the final set-out with the plumber before waterproofing and tiling are completed.

Is there space under the bath for plumbing?

Under-bath clearance varies by model. The bath shell, support frame and support legs can limit the working space available for the waste and plumbing connection.

Clearance varies by model. Check the technical drawing for the specific bath.

Overflow, waste & drainage

Some baths include an integrated overflow while others do not have an overflow. Bath waste inclusion varies by model, so check the product specifications before ordering.

• Many baths commonly use a 40mm waste, but requirements can vary by model.
• Integrated overflow systems can require an overflow-compatible bath waste.
• Do not assume the waste shown in a lifestyle photo is included.
• Check the individual product specification before purchasing plumbing components.

Choose the right bath tapware

The bath and tapware need to work together physically, not just visually. Check the installation type and spout reach before choosing the finish.

Check installation, levelling & delivery

Material, weight & support

Acrylic baths are popular because they are relatively lightweight, warm to the touch and available in many shapes. Solid-surface and stone-style baths can have a more substantial premium feel but may be much heavier.

• Check the product weight where floor loading or access may be a concern.
• Remember the floor supports the bath, water and user together.
• Many acrylic baths include an under-bath support frame and/or support legs.
• Support construction varies by model; do not assume all baths are built the same.

Levelling & floor preparation

Many freestanding and back-to-wall baths include adjustable feet or support legs that allow minor levelling adjustments. This does not replace proper floor preparation.

• Confirm the finished floor is level and structurally suitable.
• Use the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
• Do not rely on the legs to correct a significantly uneven floor.
• Check that all feet and support points are properly supported before final fixing.

Before plumbing, waterproofing & tiling

• Confirm actual external dimensions.
• Confirm waste location and under-bath clearance.
• Confirm left hand / right hand orientation for corner baths.
• Confirm wall and floor conditions.
• Confirm tapware position and spout reach.
• Confirm installation access.
• Allow for small manufacturing tolerances.

Delivery & access

Baths are bulky products, so delivery planning matters. Measure not only the bathroom but also the path the bath must travel to reach it.

• Front gate / garage access
• Hallway width
• Door openings
• Staircases and turns
• Apartment lifts
• Storage space before installation

Complete your bathroom package

Planning the bath together with the rest of the bathroom can reduce compatibility problems and make it easier to coordinate finishes, plumbing requirements and delivery.

Need several products? Send us your shopping list, quotation, floor plan or bathroom photos and ask about available package pricing.