A bath replaced the former shower in our Bridge of Don bathroom, with a screen and two shower outlets preserving the option of a quick wash. The bath uses an overflow filler, and a recessed shelf gives products a place nearby. The filler leaves the rim free of a conventional tap, and the recess gives bottles somewhere else to go. Together they leave more of the bath edge available when you use or wipe it.
If you are planning the same change, look at the clear rim in terms of what you do there. You may want room to lean over while rinsing the bath, set down a flannel or reach the filling controls without standing inside. Draw those positions alongside the shelf and glass. A clear rim is most useful when the necessary controls and supplies still land within comfortable reach.
