How to Use a Roll Top Bath in a Luxury Bathroom

The trend for luxury is on the rise and nowhere more so than in bathroom design. Gone are the functional, stark and boring bathroom designs of the past. The bathroom becomes a valued room in the home, for relaxation, indulgence, and taking care of yourself. Luckily, luxurious bathrooms are within the reach of many people who decide to remodel their homes and one key factor in creating a luxury feel is an affordable roll top bath. Here are a few ideas on how to use the roll top or freestanding bath in a luxury bathroom, and some other tips for creating a deluxe bathroom on a budget.

Creating a Centrepiece with a Roll Top Bath 

The freestanding bath has long been a symbol of indulgence and luxury. If you have a large bathroom there is nothing more luxurious than standing a roll top bath in the centre of the room, accessorised with freestanding taps, luxury heated towel rails, and made-to-measure bathside shelves. When you install a freestanding bath you make a statement, and you surprise visitors when they come into the bathroom and see the highlight standing there in the centre.

Roll Top Bath Style 

The roll top bath is thought of as quite a traditional-style bath, and there are certainly traditional designs that look perfect in a luxury bathroom with a classic or country theme. The roll top baths with claw feet are particularly decadent in a classic bathroom, or you could choose a slipper bath for Victorian-style elegance. But the roll top bath also comes with a modern edge. Angular designs provide contemporary luxe style, and there are a range of modern roll top baths available that'suit urban apartments and new homes.

Luxurious Bathing Experiences 

Relaxing is more fun, and easier, when you have relaxed, clean and stylish surroundings. Use a freestanding bath in a remodelled bathroom with fresh, neutral paint on the walls, soft towels, underfloor heating, and bespoke vanities. The roll top bath is ideal for long, indulgent baths as the water keeps its heat longer and the deeper tub is great for sinking into at the end of a busy day.

Extra Ideas for Luxury on a Budget 

Adding a simple dimmer to lights or updating the light fittings can make a big difference to the look of a bathroom, changing it from simple to spa in a few easy steps. Reface the cabinets or change the colour on the bathroom walls to a neutral or a smart ocean tone like sky blue. Put some large scented candles around the room and invest in a huge pile of soft, white, matching towels ? nothing says luxury like spa towels. If you have a shower, install a rainhead showerhead and enjoy a luxurious soak. Mirrors can also be changed ? oversized mirrors make a good addition, or try replacing two side-by-side mirrors with a thin full-length mirror hung on its side. Clear up all of your clutter so that'surfaces are clean and store items in cupboards with well-fitting doors.