Bath, shower – or both? It all depends on your needs and lifestyle. But if your bathroom doesn’t have room for both, how do you decide?

The size of your bathroom is key to determining whether you can fit in both a shower and a bath.

If you only have space for one, a shower is a more practical choice. But if you really need a bath as well, there is always the option of a shower-over-bath arrangement. Here are some other considerations:

• Love to relax with a long soak in the tub?  A large bath will be a priority in your bathroom design.
• If you’re not into a long soak, save your money on a large walk-in shower, complete with a shower rose and a rail showerhead for flexibility.
• Do you have kids? You’ll want a bath or shower-over-bath in the family bathroom.
• Elderly people generally prefer a walk-in shower.

If you’re thinking about selling your home or want to maximise the value of your property, real estate experts suggest including a bath and shower in at least one bathroom. This ensures that your home is appealing to the broadest range of prospective buyers, from retired couples to young families.

For a bit of interior design drama, have you thought about a freestanding bathtub? They not only look amazing, but they also have the benefit of making a small bathroom look larger. You can have a showerhead incorporated to allow for showering too.

Another option is a Japanese soaker-style bath – they are great for smaller bathrooms because they’re shorter (yet deeper) than a traditional bath. Talk to a bathroom renovation expert today for more outside-the-square options.

But just because you’re stuck with a shower-bath combo, doesn’t mean your bathroom has to look boring. Ditch the daggy shower curtain and install a frameless glass screen instead. This simple swap adds space and light to your bathroom – and still keeps the floor splash free. Want a quote? Talk to a shower-screen installer today.