What do you see when you're in the bath? Do you have a great view in one direction a vista, or none at all? Personally I'd orientate a single slipper bath toward the view, and if possible have the plumbing at the side (if the bath is sitting in the open) so as not to interfere with the views. If the bath is against a wall I'd have the plumbing at the lower end so I wouldn't have to lean over it to turn the taps on.

Mine 15 years old, they don't really need cleaning. They don't really do much, I wouldn't say it's relaxing. They're noisy and annoying to me. I think you would be more relaxed just soaking in a bath. I never turn mine on, in fact we're currently designing a new house and We are putting in a nice soaking bath.

I think this post would have been better suited to the Design Dilemma forum with some images! Hope the reno went well.

I love these Roman/Asian style baths, My favourite but I would make the front side high and wide enough to sit on and use this to get in and out of the bath, the wall side make flush to save space. Mosaic tiles for the tub and perhaps back wall. Not necessary for sloping ends. Great safe baths for showers as well, love it Use a shower curtain