It’s hard to beat the luxurious feeling of coming home from a long day at work to a relaxing soak in the tub. When you’re remodeling, the tough question is whether to choose a freestanding tub to enhance that feeling. Beautiful, eye-catching, and luxurious, freestanding tubs have a lot to offer. However, that doesn’t mean they’re always the best choice. Are you renovating your bathroom and trying to buy tubs? Are you struggling to decide which one to choose? Are you finding it difficult to choose the right tub upgrade? If so, here’s some information to help you make your decision. When you’re thinking about adding a new tub, consider these pros and cons of freestanding models.
Advantages of a freestanding bathtub
Freestanding bathtubs , designed to stand on their own rather than be tucked away in a corner of the bathroom, come in a variety of styles. From the classic claw-foot design that harks back to the past to the sleek, sculptural styles popular in modern style, each freestanding bathtub is unique. Here are some of the specific benefits of using them in bathrooms:
- Luxurious appeal. Step into a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and you can't miss its beauty. Because freestanding bathtubs must be placed in bathrooms where there is enough space, they are the hallmarks of large, luxurious bathtubs. They are beautiful, strongly emphasizing and enhancing the bathing experience.
- Available in a variety of styles. Freestanding tubs come in a variety of styles, from modern egg shapes to classic claw-tooth designs. Because they are not limited by the constraints of walls along the sides, they can create a stronger, more expressive design than built-in models.
- Easy to install. Another advantage of a freestanding bathtub is the ease with which it can be installed.
Disadvantages of a freestanding bathtub
Despite their many advantages, freestanding bathtubs are not always the best choice for bathroom renovations. They also have a few drawbacks worth considering:
- Price. Freestanding bathtubs are usually more expensive than built-in ones, partly because they have more design intricacies and also because they are more complicated to manufacture.
- More space requirements. Unlike a built-in tub, a freestanding tub usually requires open space on all four sides. (Otherwise, what's the point?) This way, it takes up more space in a room that usually has precious little square footage.
- Less efficient. Freestanding tubs also make it difficult to store toiletries or bathroom items that you need to have close at hand.
- Weight. Freestanding bathtubs are usually heavier than built-in ones, which means they can require expensive investment and effort to reinforce floors.
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How to decide
Ultimately, the decision between a freestanding and built-in tub is a personal one. What works perfectly in one space may not be ideal in another. To make the best decision, ask yourself a few questions:
- How much space do you have? Because a freestanding tub requires a significant amount of space, it only makes sense in the room it's in. Can your bathroom accommodate a tub that stands on its own? Or will it make the room feel cramped? If you don't have the space or can't remodel the room to create one, a freestanding tub won't work.
- How much can you spend? As mentioned above, freestanding tubs tend to cost more than built-in models, even though they are easier to install. Does your budget cover this expense? If not, stick with what will fit.
- What do you like? Assuming you have the space and budget to cover a freestanding tub, your choice comes down to preference. Do you like freestanding tubs more than built-in models? Do you crave the luxury they provide? If so, start shopping to see what you like best.
When you are ready to shop for bathtub models for your new bathroom, we invite you to visit us
Ravon Manufacture
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