While showers serve their purpose, there is nothing quite like a beautiful bathtub. Whether you prefer an elegant and poised claw-foot tub or one with modern functions, there is a tub to suit every style. Grab your bubbles and pour yourself a glass of wine, because we’re taking a tour of our four favorite bathtub designs to kick off your 2016 in soothing style.
1. Deep-Soak Delight
For those of us who like to wind down at the end of a busy week with a dip in the bathtub, there is nothing quite like the drop-in style of a deep soak tub. A drop-in, or “sunken” style, is perfect for the design guru who wants to make a splash with decorative tiling or deck elements along the bathtub. Because the bathtub is literally dropped into its setting, you can style the exterior however you want to. There is also something luxurious about not having to step over a threshold to get in or out of a steaming bathtub.
2. Practical Performance
If you have kids, dogs or are just a practical person, the alcove tub might be your best bet. This design features one or more finished sides and those that are unfinished are slid against the wall. This tub is traditionally seen in builder homes and apartments because of its uniformity and worldwide appeal. But just because it’s a cookie-cutter option doesn’t mean it can’t be aesthetically pleasing, too! Choose a model that’s streamlined and stylish to combine fashion and functionality.
3. Fancy Free-Standing
If you prefer a sophisticated look over a big soaking tub, you might want to consider adding a free-standing bathtub to your bathroom array. With no supporting structures and the ability to sit right on the floor, free-standing bathtubs exude elegance and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Claw-foot bathtubs are romantic accessories that bring a touch of nostalgia to your bathroom. A flat-bottom tub, on the other hand, oozes contemporary style. Add to the decadence of your free-standing tub by choosing a rich finish like porcelain or copper to complete your luxurious look.
4. Wonderfully Whirled
Last but certainly not least, whirlpool tubs offer both rejuvenation and radiance by using water jets, air jets or both to create waves that relax the mind and soothe the body. The best part about whirlpool tubs? They are available in most of the styles mentioned above! You can add jets to your deep soaking delight or extra bubbles to your alcove tub.
Whichever style you choose, we’re sure you’ll be able to focus much better after a quick dip! Which tub are you planning to add to your bathroom in 2016?
For more research on bathtub styles reviewed by Kerrie, check out the Home Depot website
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