1 – Firstly, consider the size and type of bath that you want, and think about the volume of water that might be required. It may be that you need a larger tank of stored water. If you want a plunge pool, then that will be OK as it should be full of cold water, but if you’re not brave enough, then the larger the bath, the more hot water you’ll need. To judge your water requirements, also think about how many people will be using the room, and remember, the nicer the space, the longer you’ll want to spend in the shower or the bath! All bathtub models have a technical spec, but if you’re having one made bespoke, then get the dimensions prior to installation.

2 – You or your bathroom planner will need to think about water pressure – especially if you want to run a multi-jet spa/shower. I’d recommend that there is a minimum of 3-bar pressure to keep things running smoothly. With this in mind, also consider the volume of water required at any one time – a combi-boiler might struggle to run multi-jets and rain showerheads simultaneously. Instead, you might opt for stored water such as an unvented or pumped system. You will then have a tank full of hot water, which will give more volume and make for a more luxurious shower experience.

3 – If you want to create a spa, but you are conscious of the environmental effects and want to save water as much as possible, then you could have a rain and handshower and do away with body jets altogether. After a few months, you may not use them anyway! It is possible to make compromises, but still to keep the spa style and feel. The Hansgrohe Raindance shower is the perfect example of this – it uses aerators to mix two parts air to one part water, providing a great showering experience while also saving water. Perfect!

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Posted By: Kerri Andrews, senior designer, Ripples