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You ain't seen nothing until you step into the bathroom of Huff 'n' Puff. It's a tour de force, about as far removed from traditional ideas of narrowboat toilet facilities as it is possible to be. It is very much a reflection of Jan's personal taste: she wanted a roll top bath and the room took shape from there. Surfaced in gloss black and carbon-fibre look steel blue composite panels, and with marble effect flooring, it looks to be straight out of a luxury hotel (or that ocean liner).
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To be scrupulously honest, the bath is a compact rather than full length roll-top but who's measuring. Once again it's the detailing that makes the room: the rectangular, chamfered edge basin, the period style taps, the chrome basin stand - even the right sort of toothbrush holder! Only the inevitably modern electric toilet jars. |
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Once again, the boat's principal role as a live-aboard has enabled the Finches to make decisions that might not work for others. They have chosen a full-width walk-through bathroom, opting for the benefits of extra space against the obvious restrictions on usage. |
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The choice of a bath rather than a shower can't really be justified logically when water supplies are limited. Even Jan admits to generally using the shower attachment when they are away from easy reach of refuelling tap!