The bathtub can be your oasis of sanity in a chaotic world. That's why finding the focal point to your oasis room, the bathtub, is such an important task. The first thing you will need to think about when planning your bathtub purchase is the kind of bathtub person you are. Do you enjoy relaxing and lounging in a tub for peace and ease of stress? Or are you the type of bather who just likes to get in and get clean? Maybe you enjoy the look and feel of an old fashioned bathtub that corresponds with the rest of your house décor. Or do you just want something out of the ordinary that will fill you with a sense of pride whenever you walk into your sanctuary.
Bathtubs come in a variety of materials. Standard bathtubs are usually made of porcelain or cast iron. These would be the garden-variety bathtubs that you see almost everywhere. Generally built into a wall they don't leave much option for creativity in their placement. You can gain some originality through color choices with these tubs. Opt for an unusual color and build your bathroom color scheme around the bathtub. If you search hard enough you should be able to find a bathtub in any color you can dream up.
Does sinking into a steaming bathtub at the end of a hard stressful day fill you with a sense of anticipation? If yes, then you might like a soaking bathtub. Clawfoot bathtubs are the ideal in soaking bathtubs. They can come in a variety of materials and color schemes. The clawfoot bathtub with both sides raised allows for luxurious lounging for two. One of the most unusual types of these clawfoot bathtubs is the wooden bathtub. They are rustic and beautiful all at the same time. Your bathroom will take on an elegant look with one of these. Copper clawfoot bathtubs are the ultimate in luxury and beauty. Made from hammered copper these copper bathtubs can be aged naturally to their greenish patina or kept waxed to retain the copper color. Either way they are certain to become the focus of your bathroom. And finally glass clawfoot bathtubs are the sexy choice for bathtubs. These take a certain type of individual to feel comfortable lounging in a completely see through environment. But if you've got what it takes then this will certainly be the bathtub for you.
If you are a bather who just wants to get in and wash up without any of the fuss then you might be happiest with a small bathtub. Perhaps you don't have the space available in your bathroom for one of the larger freestanding models. Don't let space get you down. You can dress up a small bathtub with color and accessories to make it your own tiny oasis.
As you can see there are countless varieties of bathtubs available for every type of bather. First decide how much the bathtub means to you and what it's intended use will be. Once you've decided that, you can browse through the many varieties of bathtubs available and find the one that delivers the biggest decorating bang for your buck.
0 comments
Post a Comment