But I hate to give up the idea of a nicer soaking tub in the house. Hereâs how to make the most of these design darlings, A Georgia designer transforms her master bathroom to create a more efficient and stylish space for 2, Step 1 in swapping your tub for a sleek new shower: Get all the remodel details down on paper, Save space, cleanup time and maybe even a little money with a shower-bathtub combo. Overall I like it a lot, and it packs a lot of tub in a small space while still being practical, but I was surprised how much water collects on the "deck". This sophisticated and traditional clawed bathtub evokes ⦠c. Install a drop in soaking tub in the typical fashion, but include a circular shower curtain rod above it, and place the shower head above the center of the tub, or even hang it directly above the tub pointing straight down from the ceiling. You'll get used to the fishbowl feel. I guesstimated the window top-to-bottom size. I would highly recommend this tub to anyone who likes to soak in a nice hot bath at the end of a hectic day. If you do not use your tub, eliminate it and have a large shower (yea for the roll-in suggestion!) Our durable tubs are made from a variety of different materials including our patented Americast enameled steel, gelcoat, and acrylic constructions. This is probably the simplest way to achieve a soaking tub/ standing ⦠It is a lip that prevents the water from pooling on a flat surface. Bath & Shower Remodel From a sanctuary of warm, enveloping water to a gorgeous getaway, your dream bathroom should delight all your senses. The reason they were made was so that even people with smaller homes and bathrooms would be allowed the luxury of taking an enjoyable bath. It's no fun for me to soak when I feel like I'm in a little cave. It can be all glass or have a partial lower wall next to the toilet and be all glass on the tub side with a glass door. Nowadays, alcove tubs ⦠Any models you would recommend? x 30 in. I do not see proper waterproofing in the wet area at all that floor needed to be done before walls this is a mess waiting for mold and IMO a wet area with a tub is just plain silly you need to clean the tub everytime you shower, Hi jkart, I came up with another option that's a bit different than either of yours. The Sterling Ensemble shower receptor is a base that fits into a standard 5-foot bath ⦠If one has room for a separate nice shower and tub, go for it. Say your space is 80 inches and your soaking tub is only 70 inches long. A bathroom remodel with a walk-in shower is barrier-free and ideal for anyone with limited mobility, kids, even bathing a large dog, so there's many good reasons for converting a tub to a shower. Since freestanding tubs are not attached to the wall, having the traditional shower set up can be a little difficult. We also have everything you need to complete your bathtub remodel. Tip: A typical showerâs ⦠Try to remember that most soaking tubs are deeper than standard tubs and getting in and out of a soaker tub just for a shower is a little more difficult. For the latest in American Standard innovations, promotions, and more, sign up for the American Standard Newsletter! Crazy size Master bath 5x17, with 5x 9 wet area with soaking tub. If you decide on both, don't enclose them with solid walls. Freestanding tubs can be great, but most people think that having a freestanding tub means that you have to sacrifice your shower. Shop our selection of tub/showers, available in a variety of styles with a variety of options. I too arrived at the circular shower curtain over freestanding tub idea as the best solution. I went ahead and installed the tub without really being confident the tile would be ok long term. You can also enjoy a relaxing soak with one of our deep soaking tubs. I wanted the tub so badly that I decided worst case scenario I would shower in our other bathroom. The tubs with any sort of lip or curviture will prevent you from having a sealed surface for the water to fall from the wall back into the tub, thus you would have water that would gather around the ledge. If using a drop in tub, slightly angle the horizontal tiled surfaces surrounding the tub so there is no free standing water, so that any water runs off onto the floor and into the floor drain. I think I could have been just as satisfied with the 32" and it would have used a bit less water. Some of the most reviewed tub & shower combos are the Bootz Industries Aloha NexTile 30 in. Sorry these pics are showing up sideways... Lol but I don't know how to fix them from my phone. If you place a cute ring to hold the shower curtain away from the tub when not in use and purchase a pretty looking circular shower curtain ring you could have yourself a real winning design. 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