if space allows a freestanding bath in the center of the room is good way to leave the uninspiring layout of the ordinary fitted bathroom behind reconditioned roll top enamelled bath or weathered metal hip baths conjure up and indulgent colonial past and can be tracked down in architectural salves yards as can old fashioned chunky sinks and taps if what you are looking for proves difficult to track down many modern manufacturers also produce reproduction traditional sanitary ware if you are on tight budget or your bathroom is small a large roll top but may not be practical if this is the case it is easy to dress up plain white ceramic or plastic bath with reconditioned taps or other quirky bath fitting a few small details can individualize any space no matter how uninspiring it may seem at first sight showering is a practical and economical way to wash but plastic shower cubicles are sandy lacking in global charm the global alternative is to construct and enclosed shower areas around a central drainage hole and tiles with color ceramics