Should I Opt for a Freestanding Bath?
These days you have a wide array of choice when it comes to selecting your ideal bath. In fact, it can almost be too much choice. One way to help yourself make a decision is to pick a freestanding bath or a bath built into the wall. A major consideration for this decision is the amount of space you have available, but there are other things to take into account too.
How Do You Want the Focal Point to Look?
As the bath will naturally be the focal point of the bathroom you have to decide what kind of impression you want to make. You need to choose a bath that works effectively in the space you have available. If you want the bath tub to stand out as much as possible then a freestanding bath should be your first choice. If your bath tub can be more muted in style, an inset bath is preferable.
Style of Your Bath
Freestanding bath design choices are many and varied. While the traditional freestanding bath is ornate and takes its inspiration from antique and Victorian-style tubs, including claw-foot freestanding tubs, you can also find more modern styles like the freestanding stone bath or the angular ceramic freestanding tub. You can also choose from freestanding roll top baths which have an attractive roll-over edge to the design, or the freestanding slipper bath that has a definite Victorian charm to it. Inset baths or baths built into the wall are available in all kinds of designs but they do not necessarily have the traditional appeal of the freestanding bath.
Location of the Bath
If you have a large bathroom then the best place for an impactful freestanding bath is in the centre of the room. In this way you'really make a focal point of the bath, and there is plenty of space surrounding the bath to create an inspiring bathroom with extra items like shelves, a shower unit, and towel holders. If you have a smaller bathroom you can still install a freestanding tub but you may need to have it partway up against a wall. Freestanding baths do not have to be completely isolated from the walls ? in fact, it can be more attractive if they are located close to the edge of the room.
How Much Time Do You Spend in the Tub?
If you spend a lot of time relaxing in the bath tub then it will really make a difference to your life if you install a deep tub, or an extra-large freestanding bath. You can also opt for an inset bath which is over-large, but the effect will not be exactly the same. When you are choosing between a standard bath and a freestanding bath the choice is largely down to personal taste ? whatever makes you happier, you should choose.
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