However cleaning a built-in bath, if the edge around the bath, is not wide enough is also a problem, In addition there is all that additional grout around the bath to clean. I like the free standing baths that are rounded on top but square underneath as I think this will help cleaning. Hope so as this is what we are putting in our new holiday accommodation. You can also clean each side by walking around the bath rather than leaning over it. Keeping the bath away from a wall is also necessary to allow cleaning of a free standing bath.

Other Decina baths: - Shenseki 1515x810 - Prima 1520x815 - Modena 1520x815 You will struggle to find an inset bath that is exactly 1600 long... I'm not too sure what your bathroom configuration is like and what you're trying to achieve but the Caroma Cube is 1600 long (but only 760 wide), it's also a free standing bath but could easily be used in a shower over bath scenario... Good luck

We've just renovated and have 3 bathrooms. no baths. Large walk in showers. We did, however, do the plumbing for a bath in the largest bathroom in case we ever sell it. We don't take baths, so no need to be cleaning the dust off it constantly.

Hi Em, Families with young children are the most likely to need a bath tub in their home. Just about every other demographic could live without one. Some appreciate one less cleaning chore too! With this in mind, which market is your property in; a house for raising children or not? If not, I would lean towards a generous shower and no bath in what is a fairly small space for a main bathroom. If you can maximise the wow of that internal courtyard to create a great light-filled space in the room all the better!