You have bought a bathtub for the corner of your bathroom. Hopefully something that drives you crazy and maybe you had some kind of design theme in mind. If not, that’s fine. This article can help you spark some of those design ideas to make your bathtub corner a focal point of your bathroom.

Most corner bathtub models have a wide shelf at the rear that can allow the space against the two corner walls of the bathtub to be used as a shelf for toiletries and soaps, or you can use the space for place a plant Mirrors or clear glass shelves on the two back corner walls of the bathtub can also make a small bathroom look more spacious.

If you choose to place mirrors, shelves or plants in the corner of your bathtub, this may limit your options for showering with your corner bathtub. If you only put one plant, it could be moved before you shower. If you decide you want a corner bath shower in conjunction with your corner bath, the material of the existing walls will be a factor. If the corner of the bathtub has two sides of drywall, you will need to put a waterproof wall treatment over the plaster to have a shower in the corner of the bathtub. Or you can choose a circular shower curtain option.

If your walls are plastered, they can be covered with tiles or a waterproof bathroom panel. The tile option generally has a more decorative appeal for the corner of the tub, however it is sometimes more expensive. The cost will depend on the tile you choose and the dimensions of the walls it will cover. To save money, tile the corner walls of the bathtub can be a DIY project. Before you decide to do this project yourself, do your research and learn how to tile. Some DIY retailers offer free classes on how to tile bathtub corners.

Waterproof wall panels are also an option you have. It is generally easier to install and less expensive. Remember, though it may not be as attractive as tile. Whichever option you choose, the key is to make sure no water gets behind whatever you install on your bathroom walls. Some very good waterproof caulks are on the market for you to use for this.

To finish adding a shower to your bathroom, you’ll need to install a shower door kit or shower curtain in front of the corner tub area. The rear walls and the front enclosure give you the opportunity to incorporate the corner bathtub into the overall decoration of your bathroom.

The wraparound shower curtain can be a great alternative to the cost of tile, but just as beautiful. The shower curtain track can be attached to the ceiling above the corner bath. The tracking is placed in an oval and the shower curtain hangs from this tracking. This surrounds the bather with the curtain, creating a private shower in the corner of the bath. You can choose a decorative shower curtain to complement your bathroom. You will need two shower curtains for your shower curtain to swing all the way around.

Corner bathtubs can be a great way to have a unique bathtub in a corner. With space-saving designs and so many design styles, it’s worth checking out when deciding on a new bathtub.