Time for a soak…How to make your freestanding bath truly luxurious.
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Freestanding baths are breathtaking, aren’t they?
The way they just sit there in your bathroom without being attached to a wall structure is just astounding. Creating a sophisticated and stylish look in your bathroom, giving your home the wow factor!
Why should I choose a free-standing bath?
Freestanding baths come in a variety of designs and shapes to match your bathroom. Baths to fit any type of bathroom, whether it be a big space or a small space. This type of bath provides a narrow and shallow stance, suited for the perfect family home, or even when you are having a soak with some deluxe candles.
You might be thinking, will this type of bath go with my designs in the bathroom? The answer is yes. Freestanding baths allow you to get creative with the design of your bathroom. Let’s move the bath here. Go for it. Let’s move the bath in the middle. Go for it…either way, it will look fabulous.
Freestanding baths come in a variety of different shapes, to enable you to feel super comfy.
The traditional freestanding baths provide the classic feel and consist of roll-top baths. They have the feet underneath the bath to provide extra stability and a more vintage look, coming in a range of different styles. See some examples from Hudson Reed below.
A contemporary free-standing bath features curves, smooth lines and a lovely design. These types of baths are what you expect to see in your 5-star hotel room, creating that relaxing feel.
Pride
Deacon
Corbel
What should I consider when purchasing a freestanding bath?
So, like with any purchase, there might be a few things that you need to consider to make sure the item is right for you. One of the main considerations would be, Have room for a free-standing bath? Another thing you need to consider is whether my boiler is big enough to generate hot water to fill my bath?
Also, the layout needs to be considered, including the drainage and the plumbing, when deciding on a place for your new bath to fill.
What are the pros of a freestanding bath?
> The flexibility of the item - freestanding baths can be placed anywhere you fancy in your bathroom without having to be attached to a wall! You can even place the bath in the middle of the room.
< These types of baths create a unique look and add a luxurious feel to your home. They are usually found in hotels and 5-star spa facilities.
< Different styles and colours - they come in a variety of colours and designs to suit your bathroom. This will make people want to look twice at your bathroom!
< Free space - A freestanding bath will use more room than a built-in tub, however, your bathroom will not look any smaller. It creates an illusion of a bigger space, and it can even make the bathroom look bigger than it is!
< If you are anything like me, and you change your mind on the layout of your home all the time, freestanding baths will give you the ability to move them around whenever you like to create the perfect look.
What are the cons of a freestanding bath?
< Freestanding baths are generally more expensive than built-in baths, especially when installation is considered. The only reason for this is that they are more complex and luxurious.
< They are much heavier than built-in baths, as they sometimes require reinforced flooring, which can also add to the cost.
< If you love to have your ‘go-to’ ledge to store all of your shower gels and shampoos, then a freestanding bath doesn’t usually have this.
Can I have a tap with a freestanding bath?
You might be wondering if you can have a tap with your free-standing bath, or which ones are the right ones to purchase…Well, we have a variety of free-standing bath taps which are perfect to match your free-standing bath!
Freestanding bath taps are perfect, and they add to the luxury in your bathroom. All these taps are mixer taps, to provide hot and cold water to your bathtub through one spout.
The best thing about having a free-standing bath tap is that you can place them everywhere you want to provide you with more flexibility when positioning your bath. You can also place your tap on either the end of the bath or even in the centre!
See some examples of freestanding bath taps in situ below.
Astini Indigo
Hudson Reed Farringdon
Hudson Reed Bella
A free-standing bath can be used as a nice romantic gesture, if you would like a nice relaxing soak with your partner, with a free-standing bath tap there will be no debates on who is lying by the ‘tap end’.
The question is, do you think a freestanding bath is for you? Would this match your perfect home? Do you like to relax, put your feet up?
I think a freestanding bath is perfect for you, check out our range to find the perfect one for you!
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