TL;DR: A corner bath is a bath shaped to fit into the corner of a room, either square with equal sides or offset with one longer side, and ours cost from £1,111 to £2,802 including VAT.
- We sell six Carron corner baths: four square (1200 to 1500mm) and two offset (1550 x 950mm and 1700 x 1000mm).
- Each comes in 5mm acrylic (20-year warranty) or Carronite (40-year warranty), on its own or with a matching corner panel.
- Five of the six also come as a whirlpool bath, from £2,890.
- A corner bath does not always save space: a 1200 x 1200mm square bath covers more floor than a 1700 x 700mm straight bath.
- For a daily shower, a shower bath is usually more practical than a corner bath.
A corner bath is a bath shaped to sit in the corner of a room, with two sides against the walls and a curved or angled front. They suit rooms where a straight bath would block a door or window, and the larger ones give a roomy soak or space for two.
Below we cover the sizes and prices we sell, square vs offset, materials, panels, whirlpool versions, showering and how to measure. Prices are ours at the time of writing and include VAT.
Corner bath sizes and prices
All our corner baths are made in Britain by Carron. The price range for each covers acrylic or Carronite, with or without the corner panel.
| Bath | Shape | Size | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriole | Square | 1200 x 1200mm | 190 litres | £1,180 to £1,964 |
| Monarch | Square | 1300 x 1300mm | 235 litres | £1,258 to £2,050 |
| Tranquility | Square | 1300 x 1300mm | 295 litres | £1,359 to £2,567 |
| Centennial | Square | 1500 x 1500mm | 407 litres | £1,623 to £2,802 |
| Dove | Offset, left or right hand | 1550 x 950mm | 190 litres | £1,111 to £2,024 |
| Omega | Offset, left or right hand | 1700 x 1000mm | 255 litres | £1,439 to £2,782 |
Square or offset corner bath?
Square corner baths have two equal sides and sit symmetrically in the corner. They are the deepest, roomiest option: the Centennial holds 407 litres and is big enough for two. The trade-off is floor space, because a square bath reaches as far out along both walls.
Offset corner baths are longer on one side, so you get a full-length bath with extra width at one end. The Omega is 1700mm long, the same as a standard straight bath, and 1000mm wide at the wider end. Offset baths are made in left- and right-hand versions to suit the corner they go in. Tell us which corner it is going in and we will check the hand before you order.
Acrylic or Carronite?
Every corner bath we sell comes in two materials:
- 5mm acrylic, with a 20-year warranty. This is the lower-cost option.
- Carronite, Carron's reinforced acrylic, which is stronger and more rigid than standard acrylic and carries a 40-year warranty.
Both are light compared with cast iron, so a corner bath is usually fine for an upstairs bathroom. For a wider comparison, read our guide to bath materials.
Bath panels
You can buy each bath on its own, if it will be tiled in or boxed in by your fitter, or with a matching corner panel for the front. The panel price is included in the option you choose on each product page.
Corner whirlpool baths
Every model except the Oriole is also available as a whirlpool bath, with the jet system fitted at the Carron factory. Prices start at £2,890 for the Dove with whirlpool, and the Centennial with whirlpool starts at £3,402. See all our whirlpool baths, or read how much a jacuzzi bath costs and whether a jacuzzi bath is worth it.
Is a corner bath good for a small bathroom?
Not always. A corner bath can solve an awkward layout, but it rarely saves floor space. A 1200 x 1200mm square corner bath covers about 1.44 square metres, while a 1700 x 700mm straight bath covers about 1.19. Where a corner bath helps is when the room's shape means a straight bath would block a door, window or radiator.
If space is tight, compare our small baths, or a back-to-wall bath: the Sofie comes in a left- or right-hand corner version, from £2,029.
Can you shower over a corner bath?
You can, but it is not ideal. A corner bath has no straight edge for a standard glass bath screen, so you would normally use a curved or L-shaped curtain rail. If you will shower every day, a shower bath or a straight bath with a screen is more practical.
How to measure for a corner bath
- Measure both walls from the corner, and check the corner is square. Older houses often are not.
- For an offset bath, note which wall the long side will run along. That decides whether you need a left- or right-hand bath.
- Check the door swing, radiator and window positions against the bath's full footprint.
- Check your hot water. A large corner bath takes a lot of water to fill, so make sure your boiler or cylinder can keep up.
- Decide on deck-mounted or wall-mounted taps before the bath goes in, so the pipes can be run to the right place. Browse our bath taps and bath shower mixers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest corner bath?
Our smallest is the Carron Oriole at 1200 x 1200mm, holding 190 litres, from £1,180.
What is the biggest corner bath?
The Carron Centennial at 1500 x 1500mm, holding 407 litres, from £1,623. It is also available with whirlpool jets.
Is a corner bath big enough for two?
The larger square corner baths can be. The 1500mm Centennial is the best choice for sharing.
What is an offset corner bath?
An offset corner bath is longer on one side than the other, like the 1700 x 1000mm Omega. It gives you a full-length bath that still fits into the corner.
Plan your corner bath with us
Every project starts with a free one-to-one consultation, followed by a clear, itemised quote. Come and talk it through at our showroom at 32 Manor Park Rd, Birmingham B36 0DJ (Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm), call 0121 794 2553 or book your free consultation online.