Why You Need a Bath
There are so many scenarios where a bath beats a shower hands down. Here are a feel-good few to convince you
We’ve all heard the practical arguments for and against having a bathtub: they take up a lot of space, but they’re also good for home resale value. They’re less water efficient, but only if you’re the type to have really quick showers. But what about the more personal reasons why having a bath is just good for you? Practicality has its place, of course, but here are some slightly more because-I-want-one reasons why you need a bath at home.
For romance
Nothing beats coming home to a nice warm bath drawn by your sweetheart to help you relax and set the tone for a romantic evening. This is especially true if they surround the tub with candles, creating mood lighting and a soothing atmosphere while showing you how much they care. Imagine if they tried a similar tactic in the shower. Wet wicks won’t light, and if they had the water running when you got home, you’d just be annoyed at how much water they were wasting. Not the desired reaction.
Nothing beats coming home to a nice warm bath drawn by your sweetheart to help you relax and set the tone for a romantic evening. This is especially true if they surround the tub with candles, creating mood lighting and a soothing atmosphere while showing you how much they care. Imagine if they tried a similar tactic in the shower. Wet wicks won’t light, and if they had the water running when you got home, you’d just be annoyed at how much water they were wasting. Not the desired reaction.
For the ambience
Baths in bathrooms, particularly freestanding tubs, are traditional, sophisticated and charming. They can be dressed up to create idyllic ambience with sheer, floaty white curtains and luxe touches like crystal chandeliers overhead.
Why you need a chandelier in the bathroom
Baths in bathrooms, particularly freestanding tubs, are traditional, sophisticated and charming. They can be dressed up to create idyllic ambience with sheer, floaty white curtains and luxe touches like crystal chandeliers overhead.
Why you need a chandelier in the bathroom
For the accoutrement
Bath salts, bath oils, bath trays, bath pillows – these are just a few of the wonderful things that come along with bathing. Lovely smells, silky smooth skin and a soft place to rest your head may not be strictly necessary, but they do make you feel pretty special. And isn’t that reason enough?
Bath salts, bath oils, bath trays, bath pillows – these are just a few of the wonderful things that come along with bathing. Lovely smells, silky smooth skin and a soft place to rest your head may not be strictly necessary, but they do make you feel pretty special. And isn’t that reason enough?
For the kids
Baths are great for kids, particularly the younger ones, as you can help them wash and keep an eye on them while they splash about, all while staying relatively dry yourself. They’re also much safer for littlies, as when they’re sitting down there’s little chance of them slipping over on a wet floor and bumping their heads. And as an added – less practical – bonus, they get to play with floaty bath toys, inventing all manner of games to keep them entertained long after the bubbles have gone.
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Baths are great for kids, particularly the younger ones, as you can help them wash and keep an eye on them while they splash about, all while staying relatively dry yourself. They’re also much safer for littlies, as when they’re sitting down there’s little chance of them slipping over on a wet floor and bumping their heads. And as an added – less practical – bonus, they get to play with floaty bath toys, inventing all manner of games to keep them entertained long after the bubbles have gone.
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For warmth
If you want to wash in front of an open fire, you’re going to need a bath. In a bathing space like this, you can soak for as long as you want, relaxing in the warmth of two essential elements, water and fire. Heaven.
If you want to wash in front of an open fire, you’re going to need a bath. In a bathing space like this, you can soak for as long as you want, relaxing in the warmth of two essential elements, water and fire. Heaven.
For dogs
Although dogs don’t need a wash nearly as often as we do, they do still need a bit of grooming every month or so. A plastic tub outside or even a hose in the backyard could do the job well enough, but if you don’t have the space outside, would rather have an indoor option for winter washing, or just believe your pooch deserves some sudsy pampering, a bath is going to be a godsend. Because most dogs haven’t quite figured out how to use the shower yet.
Although dogs don’t need a wash nearly as often as we do, they do still need a bit of grooming every month or so. A plastic tub outside or even a hose in the backyard could do the job well enough, but if you don’t have the space outside, would rather have an indoor option for winter washing, or just believe your pooch deserves some sudsy pampering, a bath is going to be a godsend. Because most dogs haven’t quite figured out how to use the shower yet.
For a good read
I for one love nothing better than laying back in a warm bubble-filled bath, with a cool drink and a good book. The water cocoons your body and keeps you comfortable, while your mind is free to roam into lands unknown, experiencing adventures and wonders found nowhere else but in the written word. Plus, you can’t read in the shower. Unless you’re still reading those waterproof kids’ books…
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Have you insisted on having a bath in your home bathroom? Tell us why in the Comments below.
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I for one love nothing better than laying back in a warm bubble-filled bath, with a cool drink and a good book. The water cocoons your body and keeps you comfortable, while your mind is free to roam into lands unknown, experiencing adventures and wonders found nowhere else but in the written word. Plus, you can’t read in the shower. Unless you’re still reading those waterproof kids’ books…
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Have you insisted on having a bath in your home bathroom? Tell us why in the Comments below.
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Read about more bathroom ideas
Showers can be a more hurried affair than baths, where the priority is more often to get clean, rather than to take the time to enjoy the experience. Baths, on the other hand, can be enjoyed for extended periods: a restful soak with a stunning view and a bit of something special to drink is a far better way to wash away the cares of the day than simply scrubbing your skin while standing under the spray. Plus, you couldn’t really have a beer in the shower. Well, you could try.
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