Bring Elegance To Your Bathroom With A Freestanding Bath
Is there anything more luxurious in bathroom furnishings than a freestanding bath? Whether you’re thinking about a cast stone freestanding bath or a more economical material, a freestanding bath can lend any bathroom a touch of timeless elegance. There are many quality baths available in a range of sizes and materials to fit every budget. Here are some things you can consider before choosing your freestanding bath.
Bathroom size
It’s a common misconception that freestanding baths are only suitable for large bathrooms. With the wide range of shapes and sizes available, you should be able to find a freestanding bath to fit any size of bathroom that any other kind of bath could reasonably fit in. Whether you decide to fit it neatly into a corner or have it as a centre piece of your bathroom, it is a good idea to remember to leave a little space around it to show off its contours to the best advantage. Having enough space around the bath to be able to walk around it,also makes it very easy to clean.
Bath shape
Freestanding baths are available in a range of size and shapes. It’s a good idea to measure your bathroom and map out on a piece of paper how you’d like to lay it out and where the bath tub is going to fit into the layout. This will help you decide whether to go for a modern rectangle, a classic roll top or slipper shape, or a contemporary oval or egg shaped design.
Bath material
Freestanding baths are available in an array of materials to suit every budget and bathroom. You could choose classic copper for old fashioned elegance. Modern acrylics are simply stylish and available in a range of colours. Cast iron is heavy but can bring a classic period look to your home. Or perhaps you’ll choose from the impressive range of cast stone freestanding stone baths on the market today, for a luxurious look.However, you will need to make sure the structure of your bathroom can withstand the weight of a cast stone bath – these tubs are very heavy and when you add the weight of one or two people, plus the water, you need to consider if your bathroom floor can hold this.
Plumbing
Because freestanding baths don’t have a surround, you will need to give some thought as to how you would like them plumbed. A professional plumber can advise you on the details. Consider whether you would prefer to have your bath against a wall which can be utilised for wall mounted plumbing, or towards the centre of the bathroom with floor mounted taps. With a wide range of metals and tap styles available you should have no trouble putting together the right look for your bathroom.
From modern to elegant
Whether you opt for a freestanding stone bath or a modern acrylic, an elegant slipper top or a chic egg shape, a freestanding bath is a wonderful choice to bring elegance and personality into any style of bathroom.
Cast Stone Freestanding Bath 