northernbird

So we have just ripped out our old dated family bathroom. It isn't the biggest room in the world and we have limited options.

Option 1
Replace like for like. 1500 bath, 800 square shower and 1200 vanity.

Option 2
To get a bigger bath, 1800 shower bath with shower over and keep 1200 vanity.

Option 3
Move shower cubicle to other side of room which means bigger shower, keep 1500 bath in same place which only leaves 750/800 max for a vanity.

If you were buying a house would a small vanity put you off in the family bathroom or would the larger shower and bath be the more attractive options. Views and opinions would be much appreciated.

Really struggling with this and we are on a limited timescale as my Dad arrives in 9 weeks

Sherlock Holmes

I like the shower over the bath option. Just my humble opinion though.

northernbird

All opinions welcome, thank you.

Amazulu

Personally, I'd go for the bigger shower - shower over a bath is shite.

We recently put a huge shower in our en-suite and got rid of the bath. Love it.

Wendy

I wouldn't buy a house without a bath. I do love a good bath now and then. It's my way of relaxing

But then I do prefer a separate shower, so option 3 for me.

Amazulu

We have a bath in the downstairs bathroom. I hate taking a bath, my wife uses it a lot though.

northernbird

So obviously the smaller vanity wouldn't bother you both.

OxOz

Option 1 or 3 - definitely not 2. I hate a shower over a bath

Wendy

I think NB is talking about her main bathroom though isn't she?

I'm with you wife. Nothing like a good bath, with a book and a glass of wine ( or a bottle lol)

Wendy

No. So long as the sink is big enough to wash my hands in that's all I need

Amazulu

Not really, you just need a sink to brush your teeth and wash your face or hands

moneypenny20

Wouldn't worry about the vanity. Showers over baths are bleugh. Large shower, reasonable sized bath.

asprilla

If vanity = sink , then I reckon the answer is definitely spend less on the sink, more on the other items.

As a bloke, I have practically zero inclination to take a bath. I don't find it "relaxing" at all. Instead I'd rather have a quick shower, then get out of the bathroom and then relax elsewhere.

option 3 all the way I reckon.

Juliecabs

Definitely option 3 for me.

Would love a huge shower and only need a vanity to wash hands/face and brush teeth.

rasen78

Personally, I would quite happily do without a bath. Don't like them and don't understand the 'relaxing' thing

You can do sooooooo much more in a double shower But I would have 2 types of shower head. he big over head one for the relaxing rainfall effect and the moveable hand-held type for the practical cleaning stuff. Those moveable heads are so handy

But I understand if you want to keep your bath, so I would go with option 3. Is there a way you can utilise more corners to maximise the space?