To bring to your bathroom an atmosphere combining softness, modernity, and elegance, the right choice of a bathtub is essential because it is the central element (and the most voluminous) of your bathroom.
So if you have chosen a freestanding bathtub, find out below the essentials to know to choose this very trendy bathtub model.
The freestanding bathtub is ideal for those who wish to move away from the “classic” bathroom to afford a more designer and chic bathtub.
Today’s modern and trendy bathroom has the freestanding bathtub as its centerpiece. On the market, the latter is available in an infinite number of models, which will make the choice more complex.
Also note that even if you have a small bathroom, you can have a freestanding bathtub installed. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice.
Space in your bathroom
Although you can find small freestanding bathtubs on the market, you can’t afford it if you have very little space in your bathroom.
For practical and aesthetic reasons, it would only be suitable for bathrooms with an area greater than or equal to 10 m²: it would still be necessary to be able to circulate 360° around the bathtub and have at least 60 cm of space.
Choose the right model
You can understand those aesthetics are important to you, but you should not take a cheap freestanding bathtub that does not suit your bathroom. The round model is certainly very pretty and original, but it will find its place in a more spacious bathroom.
In the collection of round-shaped freestanding bathtubs, you can also have those that are oval. These are almost identical to the round ones, except that they are more ergonomic.
You can also choose the rectangular bathtub to be placed against a wall. The asymmetrical model, as its name suggests, can include several lines and it can seduce you with its originality. It is also quite ergonomic.
The material and weight
When choosing this freestanding bathtub, you should also look at the material. The resin model is more aesthetic, especially since you can find the color you want.
In the collection, it is the enamel bathtubs that you will come across the most. This material has the advantage of requiring a minimum of maintenance and still remains resistant.
Even if you have a limited budget for this purchase, we don’t really recommend the acrylic bathtub because it is a material that is not very resistant to impact, you can also find cast iron models in the market, but rarely. They can bring a vintage touch to your bathroom.
If you have the bathroom upstairs, you need to check the strength of the floor. You can’t really afford a comfortable freestanding cast iron or acrylic bathtub that can weigh up to 300kg.
Before proceeding to the checkout, ask for the weight of the bathtub. In case your floor is not that strong, it would be more reasonable to take an acrylic model which has a weight between 30 and 40 kg.