Fabulous Freestanding Baths That Serve Up a Super Soak
Freestanding baths come in a host of styles and materials, and these stand-alone tubs will turn a quick dip into a quality soak. Dive in!
If you imagine your dream bathroom, it’s quite likely you picture it with a freestanding bath, centrally positioned – and with good reason. Nothing says ‘luxurious soak’ like a huge tub brimming with hot water and bubbles. Full-size freestanding baths demand space, though, and as a result, often become the key ingredient around which the entire bathroom look is based.
They can be traditional – think claw feet and painted undersides – or simple and modern. There is a range of materials to choose from, too, from cast iron to curvy acrylic, and, when it comes to taps, you can pop them at the end, on the side, or make them freestanding, too, with a separate spout fixed to the floor.
Before you splash out, take a dip into our roundup of 10 tempting tubs.
They can be traditional – think claw feet and painted undersides – or simple and modern. There is a range of materials to choose from, too, from cast iron to curvy acrylic, and, when it comes to taps, you can pop them at the end, on the side, or make them freestanding, too, with a separate spout fixed to the floor.
Before you splash out, take a dip into our roundup of 10 tempting tubs.
Consider the curves
The sweeping bow shape on this freestanding bath seems to mirror the arched ceiling above, creating a wonderfully circular focal point at the end of the room. These softly rounded lines frame the gorgeous stained glass window, too, for an elegant and well proportioned feel.
The sweeping bow shape on this freestanding bath seems to mirror the arched ceiling above, creating a wonderfully circular focal point at the end of the room. These softly rounded lines frame the gorgeous stained glass window, too, for an elegant and well proportioned feel.
Create a contrast
The black underbelly of this modern freestanding bath helps it to stand out boldly against the pale scheme. The black also ties in with the dark grey veins in the marble behind, while preventing it from looking too chilly.
The black underbelly of this modern freestanding bath helps it to stand out boldly against the pale scheme. The black also ties in with the dark grey veins in the marble behind, while preventing it from looking too chilly.
Work your space
Full size freestanding tubs require plenty of space and often crop up in bathrooms that have been converted from other rooms, such as a bedroom. So rather than lose a room and gain a bathing space, make the new bathroom multi-task, so there is no functionality deficit in your home. Here, storage space, a fireplace and a TV are included in the scheme, so that this room becomes more than just a place to freshen up; it is a destination in its own right!
Discover ways to work a bathtub into your bedroom
Full size freestanding tubs require plenty of space and often crop up in bathrooms that have been converted from other rooms, such as a bedroom. So rather than lose a room and gain a bathing space, make the new bathroom multi-task, so there is no functionality deficit in your home. Here, storage space, a fireplace and a TV are included in the scheme, so that this room becomes more than just a place to freshen up; it is a destination in its own right!
Discover ways to work a bathtub into your bedroom
Keep it country
This is a beautiful example of a luxe country style bathroom. The exposed roof beams, dark wooden boards and panelled walls are classic country ingredients, to which an informal mix of vintage furniture has been added. The classic freestanding tub is a natural fit for this style of room, and painting its underside a soft olive green helps it tie in with the painted dresser and the rustic touches.
This is a beautiful example of a luxe country style bathroom. The exposed roof beams, dark wooden boards and panelled walls are classic country ingredients, to which an informal mix of vintage furniture has been added. The classic freestanding tub is a natural fit for this style of room, and painting its underside a soft olive green helps it tie in with the painted dresser and the rustic touches.
Respect the view
If you are lucky enough to have a bathroom with a view, choose a freestanding bath that will not compete with it. You don’t need fancy design or strong shades when the gorgeous backdrop supplies so much colour and detail. The blocky shape of this bath echoes the strong lines of the glazing and floor tiles, for a seamless look that helps the great outdoors come in.
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If you are lucky enough to have a bathroom with a view, choose a freestanding bath that will not compete with it. You don’t need fancy design or strong shades when the gorgeous backdrop supplies so much colour and detail. The blocky shape of this bath echoes the strong lines of the glazing and floor tiles, for a seamless look that helps the great outdoors come in.
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Tuck it by a wall
Although freestanding baths are often positioned right in the middle of a room, there is no rule that says they must be. If your shower is also a major ingredient of your space, choose a smaller tub and tuck it in alongside or next to an external wall. Picking a design in shimmering copper or burnished metal will help it to hold its own within the larger scheme, but its position prevents it from hogging the limelight.
Although freestanding baths are often positioned right in the middle of a room, there is no rule that says they must be. If your shower is also a major ingredient of your space, choose a smaller tub and tuck it in alongside or next to an external wall. Picking a design in shimmering copper or burnished metal will help it to hold its own within the larger scheme, but its position prevents it from hogging the limelight.
Celebrate simplicity
Classic bateau baths or roll top designs suit many spaces, but this wonderfully simple design demonstrates how less can sometimes be more. The elegant lines of this tub and the freestanding water spout are all that is needed to create an incredibly tranquil and stylish bathing space.
Classic bateau baths or roll top designs suit many spaces, but this wonderfully simple design demonstrates how less can sometimes be more. The elegant lines of this tub and the freestanding water spout are all that is needed to create an incredibly tranquil and stylish bathing space.
Look for a ledge
A true roll-top design, as the name suggests, has rounded sides that will not support bath time accessories such as soap or sponges. Solution? Choose a more contemporary design with a flat, wide lip around it, so you can rest anything from a book to a glass of wine here, while you soak.
A true roll-top design, as the name suggests, has rounded sides that will not support bath time accessories such as soap or sponges. Solution? Choose a more contemporary design with a flat, wide lip around it, so you can rest anything from a book to a glass of wine here, while you soak.
Make it multitask
Not all freestanding baths end up in a huge room, and in a smaller bathroom, you may need your freestanding tub to double as a shower, too. This bath takes inspiration from romantic bedroom canopies, with a clever shower curtain that is practical and pretty.
Do you have a freestanding bath in your home? Share yours in the Comments below.
Not all freestanding baths end up in a huge room, and in a smaller bathroom, you may need your freestanding tub to double as a shower, too. This bath takes inspiration from romantic bedroom canopies, with a clever shower curtain that is practical and pretty.
Do you have a freestanding bath in your home? Share yours in the Comments below.
A freestanding bath, unlike a boxed in design, has its deep sides on show, so why not choose a bath that makes a feature of them? This beautiful bateau bath has a base with a silver finish, which reflects light and creates a glow across the floor. Further drama is added with the sparkly chandelier and elegant mirror.