5 Best Benefits of a Freestanding Bath
Freestanding baths make an impressive style statement in the bathroom. There's no denying the impact a large freestanding bath in the middle of a spacious bathroom makes ? these bathtubs are designed to be noticed, not to blend into a corner. Choosing a freestanding bath is a positive way of creating a distinctive bathroom and these tubs have many benefits. Read on to be inspired.
- Creates an Attractive Focal Point
All too often a bathroom is the most neglected room in the house when it comes to design. Bathrooms need to be functional, of course, but you can still make a style statement. Using a traditional-style claw foot bath in the centre of a Victorian-style bathroom is visually stunning. Or you can make a more contemporary focal point by installing a futuristic-looking oval tub in the middle of the room.
- Can Be Traditional or Contemporary
Speaking of that oval-shaped tub, it is worth remembering that freestanding baths do not have to look old-fashioned. If your home and your lifestyle are modern rather than traditional you can choose a freestanding tub that is shaped from smooth granite or a bath that looks like an egg. These designs tend to be less fussy than the traditional claw foot baths and work well in both large and small spaces.
- Available in Different Sizes
There are large freestanding baths and small freestanding baths, so whatever your space limitations or otherwise you can find a freestanding tub for your room. Obviously in a large room you don't need to worry about the size of the tub, and can choose based on your personal preference. It is worth remembering that'smaller, more compact tubs tend to be more economical to purchase than deep or long tubs, and can be a better buy for someone remodelling on a tight budget.
- Available in Different Materials
With a variety of materials available for your bath, you can pick yours according to your budget and your preference. Tubs are available in natural stone, acrylic, wood, and cast iron. Depending on the size of the tub and the space you have available, you can choose a material that keeps heat in the water effectively for a longer, more comfortable bath.
- Flexible for Placement
Because the tub is freestanding and fully finished from all angles you are not restricted in where you can locate it. You don't have to put it against a wall. If you need to, you can place it across a corner, or in the centre of the room. Not only does this make a style statement but it is practical ? you fit the tub where you have space and are not constrained by walls. Another benefit of having the bathtub fully finished on all sides and placed away from the wall is that it's easier to clean because you can walk around it and reach it from the back and the front.
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