Bath replacement

Astitchintime

A few years ago we decided to future proof our bathroom…….out came the very dangerous bath tub, we had both slipped in it - no serious injury - and we installed a walk in shower. Best move we ever made. Yes, I know it is possible to slip in showers but as far as I know, no one drowned in a shower like you can in a bath after slipping and becoming unconscious.

To protect from slipping and drowning in the bath, pull the plug out before trying to get out. Unless you fall with a part of your body completely blocking the waste, you may slip but not drown as all the water will drain away.

I started to do this when my DC were tiny and DH travelled a lot so I was often alone in the house with them.

I think the OP is asking about taps, not about changing the bath for a shower - she may already have a shower.

I wouldn't be happy with chrome taps on the bath and gold ones on the sink. If you are planning to refurb the whole room in as little as 2 years, why not wait until then for a bigger bath? Alternatively, you could get gold taps on the new bath so that at least they match - you can change them all later.

we got rid of the bath years ago, when we could still get in and out of it , OH was looking years ahead, when we might not be able to, and I'm glad we did get a shower in ,,

I too have changed a bath for a shower. My shower has a seat and I have extra holders to be able to choose to put the shower high or low or whatever suits me. I also have a good hand hold in the shower and just outside, which ensures safe getting in and out and allows me to remain totally independant. So even if you decide to go ahead with the bath idea, I would still look to make sure you can get in and out safely , should you not be as agile as you are now. Regarding the taps, if you are someone that finds it irritating to see mismatched things then I would explain that and insist that you change the taps at the same time. I have found occasionally in the past that I have not done something and it has been extremely annoying for a long time, so have learnt that even if someone else would not be bothered by it, if it is noticeable then I would do it now. Perhaps you could have a look around and see what you like so that you can show them to your husband and perhaps find something that you both can like

A few years ago we decided to future proof our bathroom…….out came the very dangerous bath tub, we had both slipped in it - no serious injury - and we installed a walk in shower. Best move we ever made. Yes, I know it is possible to slip in showers but as far as I know, no one drowned in a shower like you can in a bath after slipping and becoming unconscious.