Bathroom Design Ideas

Freestanding baths can offer a real sense of luxury within a domestic bathroom.  They can either stand proud and alone in the centre of the room, or be close to a wall.  Some are fitted onto legs; others are actually on the floor.  Some have a roll top, which is a very traditional type of bath, but there is actually a wide range of designs now on the market, many of which are very chic, angular and modern in design.

The main design feature of the free standing bath is that it looks much less cluttered and fixed than a standard bath and through installing it in the centre of a room; you can make a real focus of the bath.  You can even have it near a window, so that you can gaze out on the sky.

The legs or feet that the bath has fitted can also make a real statement about your way of life and your sense of style and there is certainly a wide variety of accessories to complement them, so you can tailor your choice to your exact specification.

It is also possible to have a whirlpool bath that is freestanding.  However, if you do choose a freestanding bath, placed in the centre of the room, then you should bear in mind that you will have to have a separate shower, since it will not be possible to fit a powerful shower to the bath; you can have a shower mixer fitted to the taps, but these are not as powerful as an electric shower.

Whirlpool baths have recently enjoyed something of a renaissance.  Whilst they were popular in the 1980s, demand decreased when they became viewed as something bulky and dated.  However, in the past few years, their design has evolved and they are once again, seen as being a very useful addition to any bathroom. 

Whirlpool baths are now available in a range of sizes, shapes and with a variety of facilities, the vast majority of which are very modern and classic in design, enabling them to be fitted in almost every bathroom.  Even where space is tight, you will still find that there is a whirlpool bath which can fit in the corner, which will simply transform your bathroom into your own, very powerful, Jacuzzi! 

Whirlpool baths are also now very quiet, so the noisy pump of the older style models is now just a distant memory.  The pumps are also much more energy efficient, so the running costs are low.  Since they double as an ordinary bath, they can be as environmentally friendly as you choose, i.e. they do not have to be used as a whirlpool whenever a bath is taken.  Most come with fully adjustable water jets, allowing you to alter the direction of the water and the air, so that you can target any areas where you feel particularly tense or sore.

The fittings are also quite unobtrusive, meaning that the bathroom is not wholly taken up with the pump and pipes.  They are also so stylish now, that they will simply add elegance to your bathroom, as well as many hours of enjoyment for all who take pleasure in its luxury!