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Baths for Tiny Homes

A bath is a luxury in a tiny home — it takes space, weight, and hot water. Compact soaking tubs make it possible. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.

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Bath options

Japanese Soaking Tub (Ofuro)

A short, deep tub designed for sitting upright rather than lying down. Its small footprint suits tiny bathrooms, and the deep water gives a full soak.

Advantages

  • Compact footprint (from ~38" long)
  • Deep, full-body soak
  • Often has a built-in seat
  • Good heat retention

Disadvantages

  • Uses a lot of hot water to fill
  • Heavy when full — check floor/trailer loading
  • Premium price

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 Australia$1,500 – $4,600+ AUD
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Stone / Solid-Surface Soaking Tub

A moulded stone-composite or solid-surface tub. Durable and premium-looking, often used for outdoor or feature baths.

Advantages

  • Very durable
  • Excellent heat retention
  • Premium finish

Disadvantages

  • Heaviest option — serious weight when full
  • Most expensive
  • Needs strong floor support

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 Australia$3,000 – $6,000+ AUD
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Compact Acrylic Tub

A small standard-style acrylic bath, lighter and cheaper than stone or ofuro tubs.

Advantages

  • Lightweight (good for trailers)
  • Affordable
  • Widely available

Disadvantages

  • Less deep than an ofuro
  • Still uses significant hot water
  • Less premium feel

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 Australia$300 – $1,200 AUD
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Portable / Foldable Tub

A collapsible tub that sets up in a shower space and packs away. Popular where a permanent bath will not fit.

Advantages

  • Very cheap
  • Stores away when not used
  • No plumbing or floor loading
  • Drains via the shower

Disadvantages

  • Less durable
  • Manual fill and empty
  • Basic feel

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 Australia$50 – $250 AUD
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Companies & suppliers by country

Australia

Stonebaths

AQVA Luxury Baths

USA

Being researched

Canada

Being researched

UK

Being researched

Europe

Being researched

Pricing note: figures are indicative 2026 estimates in Australian dollars and vary by model, retailer, and currency. Regions marked "being researched" will be added soon. A full bath adds significant weight — check your floor or trailer loading. Always confirm price and fitting with the supplier and a licensed plumber. Last updated: June 2026.