Bath Lovers Unite: 18 Deluxe Tubs You'll Love
If you adore luxuriating in a hot bath with a glass of wine and a good book, these tubs will have you sighing in delight
People are divided into two groups: shower lovers and bath lovers. Well, that’s until you include 9-year-old boys, in which case you have to add the shower-bath-any-kind-of-soap-and-water-haters.
This Ideabook is for my group, the bath lovers. Give me deep hot water, a mass of frothy bubbles, candles and a chilled glass of sparkling Italian wine and I am not coming back out for at least an hour. Not only do I love baths, but I love modern style and am always on the lookout for innovative looks and beautiful bathtub design. Let’s take a dip into some gorgeous and unique bathtubs I’ve spotted on Houzz.
This Ideabook is for my group, the bath lovers. Give me deep hot water, a mass of frothy bubbles, candles and a chilled glass of sparkling Italian wine and I am not coming back out for at least an hour. Not only do I love baths, but I love modern style and am always on the lookout for innovative looks and beautiful bathtub design. Let’s take a dip into some gorgeous and unique bathtubs I’ve spotted on Houzz.
1. This is my favourite bathroom ever. The thought of sinking in up to my chin in this infinity tub and gazing at that dazzling turquoise tiling is my idea of spectacular. I could fill it all the way to the top and not slosh any water on the floor. Heaven on Earth!
2. This sunken tub is lined up perfectly at the same level as an exterior pool of water. The window opens all the way so it looks like a single pool. This would be so peaceful and is absolutely lovely.
3. If submerging yourself in hot water is for you, then a soaking tub might be just the thing. You can get a beautiful Japanese-style one like this made from wood.
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4. … or go with a super modern version in stainless-steel. These take up less floor space than a traditional bathtub, but you sit instead of stretching your legs out in front of you. Some people prefer this. Because they don’t take up as much floor space as the traditional size bathtub, one of these might be a good option for a smaller bathroom.
5. This is the photo that got me busy writing this Ideabook. I had never seen a glass-sided bathtub before, and this one completely appeals to my minimalist tendencies. The architect, David Stern, says the client wanted this custom made tub for the kids’ bathroom and wanted it to feel fresh and fun. Well, he succeeded. But here is what I want to know: why should the kids have all the fun? I have a rubber ducky. Don’t you? Doesn’t everybody?
6. The first time I saw a sunken bathtub, I thought it was the most luxurious thing in the world. There is something so wonderful about not having to step over the side of a tub to get in and out. Using a sunken tub in this bathroom leaves an unobstructed view out of the floor-to-ceiling window.
7. I can’t get over the curved sides of this stone soaking tub. Doesn’t it look like a big armchair? I bet it’s comfortable. And if you’re bored with white porcelain, new textures and surfaces mean you can get almost any look you want for any mood or theme…
8. Take for example this fresh and fun look with cowhide skirting. I don’t know about you, but I feel happy and peaceful every time I see a cow. Too outrageous for you?
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9. The same tub looks great with a dark interior colour and placed in this rustic bathroom. Wouldn’t this be the perfect look for a modern house in rural Australia?
10. If white porcelain is what you really love, it doesn’t mean there aren’t new and cool choices. This one gives you the lighter feel of a free-standing tub with the convenience of a surround. After all, a place to set that glass of champagne is a great feature!
11. What an amazing shape. This white bathtub looks lighter than air.
12. On the opposite end of the spectrum is a granite bathtub. These can weigh up to 1000 kilograms. With the surface polished on the inside and hand chiselled on the outside, they give a tactile experience unlike any other material.
13. This copper bathtub has a beautiful warm patina to it. If you look closely, you can see that the bottom is curved up under the knee area. A nice touch that would keep you from sliding down in the tub when you lean back to relax.
14. Another copper bath that shows how metallic finishes can impress…
15. Candles next to the bathtub are great, but a fireplace is even better. I love the way it is installed right next to the bathtub at eye level. Pure luxury!
16. Concrete is one more material to consider for a modern bathtub. Since it can be poured and moulded into any shape, the possibilities are endless.
17. I often see porcelain tubs with wood surrounds, but it is rare to see the bathtub itself made from wood. This one is carved from walnut and made using ship-building techniques. It looks pretty inviting, doesn’t it?
18. I bet you thought I was going to leave out clawfoot bathtubs entirely, but this beauty has a contemporary flair with its pretty chrome feet.
Well you’ll have to pardon me, but my tub has just about filled. Time to pour myself a glass of bubbly and enjoy some bathtub bliss!
TELL US
Do you have a bath at home that you love to sink into? What’s your drink and reading matter of choice, or do you prefer to just close your eyes and relax? Tell us about your bath in the Comments below.
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Well you’ll have to pardon me, but my tub has just about filled. Time to pour myself a glass of bubbly and enjoy some bathtub bliss!
TELL US
Do you have a bath at home that you love to sink into? What’s your drink and reading matter of choice, or do you prefer to just close your eyes and relax? Tell us about your bath in the Comments below.
MORE
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Could You Live With a Bath in the Bedroom? Here’s How to Get it Right
Rebels With a Cause: 18 Bathrooms That Break the Rules