Corner Baths

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Corner Baths Buying Guide A standard bath runs along a single wall, but a corner bath is built specifically to make use of the space most bathrooms otherwise leave empty, the corner itself. This lets a full-sized, genuinely comfortable bath fit into a room that couldn't accommodate a straight-run tub without crowding the rest of the layout. What is a corner bath? Two sides of the tub sit flat against the adjoining walls, while the visible front is typically curved, though a straight diagonal edge is also available. This configuration turns an otherwise unused corner into functional bathing space, without the tub extending as far into the room as a standard rectangular bath would. Where a corner bath works well Corner baths solve a genuine spatial problem in small bathrooms and ensuites, where a standard bath would crowd the vanity and limit movement around the room. Tucking the tub into the corner instead frees up the centre of the room, which can make a genuinely small bathroom feel considerably more open. Family bathrooms benefit from the wider shape a corner bath often provides, giving children more room to move during bath time, and the tiled ledge many corner baths include gives a practical spot for shampoo and bath toys within reach. Corner baths also suit awkward layouts well, a sloped ceiling or an irregular nook where a standard rectangular bath simply won't fit. In a master ensuite, a deeper corner spa bath can function as a genuine retreat, changing the character of the room considerably. Installation types Freestanding corner baths carry the striking, sculptural look of a standard freestanding bath, shaped specifically to sit near a corner rather than centred in open floor space. Back-to-wall corner baths offer a practical hybrid: the tub sits flush against both walls with the front already finished in a panel, removing the need to build and tile a separate hob, generally making for a more straightforward installation than a fully built-in configuration.