Cool and Cozy Bathtubs – Which one to choose?

What else do we want than a bathtub where we want to lie down all day long under the warm waters and relax for life on something that feels the most refreshing thing to be done? True that, bathrooms are turning out to be the ultimate place for relaxation with showers giving more of freshness.

Bathtubs when started to use widely became the most refreshing and fancied out the shower bath which was the widely used form of bathing. There are different types of Bathtubs which are widely used and they all provide different form of comfort to the ones who use them. Let us gain a quick sneak peek into the various types of bathtubs!

Corner Bathtubs

The names comes from the very obvious fact that the bathtub is used only in the corner of the bathrooms and two sides, the head part and one of the side parts may be close to the walls. The other two sides – one head and toe part may be facing the open end of the bathroom.

Some of the triangular Corner Bathtubs may hold two far ends as the longer part of it and may be placed close to an L shaped wall. This is done as a space saving measure in a small bathroom. Materials such as Porcelain, Fiberglass are used to make Corner Bathrooms.

Freestanding Bathtubs

The distinct feature of this bathtub is its ability to stand with four legs and is made with cast iron materials and the foot is made with lightweight materials. Some Freestanding Bathtubs come without four legs and are placed on a pedestal where the faucets or taps can be kept atop the bathtub or below on the pedestal.

These types of Bathtubs are called Pedestal Bathtubs and they belong to the Freestanding Bathtub club.

Claw-foot Bathtubs

Being one of the most traditional forms of Bathtubs, their history goes ages and still topping the market due to their aesthetic look and design. The antique nature of these bathtubs is combined with the modernity of the contemporary designs.

Tubs with Balls can facilitate mobility and the legs can be a pedestal or four independent legs. They are made of Porcelain, Acrylic, Steel and Iron. Claw-foot Bathtubs are found mostly in the Europe and the US with slight variations in both the versions.

Whirlpool Tubs

Whirlpool Tubs may be considered the peak of luxury, sophistication and technology. They incorporate motors that do water massage on the one who takes bath in these tubs. The widely popular Platform installation of the Whirlpool Bathtubs incorporate Electrical Circuits and water heaters and different motors can give you massage of different intensity.

Platform installation allows for more water accommodation and flow and hence, the relaxation may be felt more than any other types of Bathtubs.

Drop-in Bath Tubs

Well enough! Enjoyment and relaxation must not turn hazardous and Drop-in Bath Tubs which are highly relaxing may turn out to be hazardous, if precaution is not undertaken while entering and exiting.

While entering may be termed easy, exiting might leave you with injuries. Though they can be made less hazardous through proper installation, readying the frame work and tile work will result in increasing cost. But quite positively, faucets can be placed for your convenience.