depends what else is in the room? please post sketch of the whole room with other fittings and all measurements

Finally the job of replacing the spa bath with a normal bath has started. Firstly, part of kitchen ceiling removed to undo spa waste, then row of tiles removed to jiggle out the spa - no good! Plumber had to cut spa shell in 2 with grinder to remove. New replacement bath, same make and model, now installed, waterproofing done, tiler called in to assess the retiling job. I thought I'd be clever and order some white replacement tiles to help - ha, tiler says they are a slightly different colour but have just enough of originals to finish the job. Heading in the right direction!!

This is just scary, that picture could be our ensuite expect for nib wall. Interestingly we are people who would use it at least twice a month for last 24yrs but we have beautiful country view thru pine forest and vineyard which is very private. So having cuppa an soaking is great for tired old muscles. Having said that in new house we are building its gone. Why is re-sale and maintaining them is a pain if your not using, not to mention water & electricity cost. The simplicity of a free standing is current trend but also think about cleaning around it, as its not as easy as you may think.

I've got one ( its a corner one ) , I like it , even though it doesn't get much use as I mainly use the shower . Basically , you can use it as a bath , or as a spa , so it only uses more water if you want to use the spa function . The main reason though is the nicer ones have way more of a Wow than any bath I can think of . I'd even forgive someone who had an all-grey bathroom and grey towels as long as you have a spa bath ! And if you are the North Island of NZ , in my shed I actually have a standard bath shaped one . In Apricot . With gold jets . And the basin to match ! I pulled it out of a rental place 15 years ago -- I should reinstall it !