Shower baths have more potential than you might think – here's how to make it look more luxurious while saving space in a bathroom

Bathroom with pink and white striped tiles on the wall and the bath, with a green vanity unit and a mirror above it.

When I think of uninspiring bathroom schemes, my combined bath and shower design is exactly what comes to mind. A shower idea that involves stepping into the bath has always felt awkward, and it often goes hand in hand with an unaesthetic design.

So how do we combat this? While it can be tempting to knock it out and replace with a gorgeous walk-in shower, practicality has to come first and sometimes a combined bath and shower is exactly that.