Cost: $2,500-$15,000 depending on customization | Type: Hydrotherapy tub/shower combo | Step-in height: 3" | Wheelchair accessible: Yes | Safety features: Low threshold, handrails, grab bars and ...

Walk-in shower-tub combo sizes An average-sized walk-in tub measures 60 inches long by 32 inches wide, but both companies can install the shower upgrade to a soaking tub of any size.

They also offer less flexibility than freestanding tubs when it comes to placement and room design because you'll need a large wall space — you may end up putting your back-to-wall tub where ...

The soaking depth isn’t very deep (8.5 inches) but if you need a very affordable tub and are considering turning this into a shower-bath combo, it’s a good choice.

Q: I read your article on 'freestanding” tubs and like the look of having a shower stall and an open style bathtub. But, our bathroom is too small to have the tub located away from the wall.

In some high-end, modern homes, you may see a freestanding tub inside a gigantic shower. Although these tubs typically come in smaller sizes, you can also purchase large versions.

Dear Ed: I read your article on “freestanding” tubs and like the look of having a shower stall and an open style bathtub. But, our bathroom is too small to have the tub located away from the wall.