Can you design a shower which will accommodate a tub? Makes sense to me...get out of the tub for a quick shower.

The challenge is finding a tub that will fit the space and practical at the same time. What are thoughts on a freestanding vs drop in tub?

All depends on whether you have the space. I would try to keep them separate if possible.

Thanks for the feedback! Love the idea pictures! Hope I find something that works. Otherwise, I may have to sacrifice the tub since it would only be used once a week at most.

I don't know your dimensions but visually the window wall looks much longer so moving the shower and tub to the long wall-window wall and adding a vanity to the now existing 80" wall next to one end of the shower may be a possibility.

To me what you have is a on better than a tiny squishy japanese tub to try to squeeze in there . If you need a tub do a tub and shower combo . A nice deep saoker and a nice layout of heads for the shower in the space you have and for sure no FS tub in that space along with a shower .

Forget doing a tub. No one wants to climb steps to get into a cooking pot where you sit upright like cannibal soup bones. It's dangerous and not really comfortable. Just do a really nice shower.

I also think the tub is a “forced” feature. Build a drop dead gorgeous bathroom with a roomy shower and bench. And double sinks with lots of storage space.

If you do not use a tub a lot forgo it for a large spa shower with a bench and a hand held shower. You might even think about making it a steam shower if you have the budget and a good pro who has done them before.

I think you need to tell us how much you need a tub at all. Do you have one somewhere else in the home ? I use my tub every day so cannot live without one but only you can decide how imporatnt that tub is .

Thank you for all the great advice! We have two older kids, one of whom enjoys the tub. I also enjoy a good soak once in a while. We do have one other small, full bathroom in our basement bonus room but currently it is a just a walk in shower. I feel like a house might need at least one tub even if it is infrequently used. Does anyone without a tub find that it is missed?

We have managed with the soaking tub and shower combo, but getting in and out of it is getting challenging as we get older, but I don’t like the aesthetic of a walk in tub. However, I see that my options are limited.

Your idea sounds fantastic! For the 80” wall, consider a compact, Japanese soaking tub (about 36-48” wide) paired with a walk-in shower next to it, separated by a glass partition to create an open feel. Use wall-mounted fixtures to save space, and opt for light tiles to make the area feel larger. A linear drain in the shower can also streamline the design. A local contractor or designer can help confirm the dimensions and layout. Best of luck with your remodel!

I could never be able to clean in or around those little tubs inside the shower.

Plus I love gvd cannibsl soup pot reference! I do t think it’s tgat comfortable.

I did once have an extra large “ reader’s tub I could fully stretch out in, and found it was TOO large. And maybe even standard tubs are larger than need for soaking- so not sure what is the exact measurement that is the sweet spot for space- saving ( of course likely to be more expensive as not as common). Also, really big showers may be over-rated— some are 6 feet or more— but again would depend on if you’re mostly showering separately.