Bathtubs Reviews

Solve The Lack Of Space With A Small Corner Bathtub

If you have a large bathroom you do not need to think very deeply about saving space and therefore it is often the case that buying a compact bathtub is not really on the agenda. This can be done to make the bathroom even more spacious but in most cases a large bathroom will usually demand a large bathtub, possibly a pedestal bathtub set in the center of the room. However, for many people a bathtub for a small bathroom is the order of the day and if this is the case taking a look at small corner bathtubs can be a great idea.

The first thing that needs to be understood is that a corner bathtub does not need to be in any particular shape. Many people think that the standard small oblong bathtub will be the best choice, but actually it can be a good idea to look at square corner bathtubs since these will make the most of the space and when they are in the deep bathtub style can also make for a great bathing experience. These are essentially deep soaker bathtubs, often an upright tub style, sometimes with seats, that really do make the most of space.

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It is also a fact that it is possible to find round corner bathtubs since the shape of the bathtub itself will not affect the shape of the surroundings. These are usually built in bathtubs with a square framework, while the actual bathtub shape can be round, oval, or even shell shaped or heart-shaped. This gives you a great deal of flexibility, and can also be worked in with bathroom shelving to give storage above or around the bathtub itself.

Small Corner Bathtubs in Upright Style

The upright tubs will be the most compact of the small corner bathtubs, especially when an upright seated bathtub is chosen. These tend to be extra small bathtubs, deep, and in some cases can have two seats so that two people can use the bathtub at the same time. These are often based on the traditional Japanese soaking bathtub, or soaker style tub, though unlike the traditional Japanese style, which was often made of wood and known as a ofuro bathtub, modern and contemporary upright soaking tubs are often made from acrylic or fiberglass.

This makes for a very lightweight bathtub, and also one that can be molded into many shapes and can fit into almost any corner space. This is a great choice for people on a low-budget since these can be very cheap or inexpensive corner bathtub style. Modern materials such as fiberglass are also very insulated and durable.

Small Corner Bathtubs Can be Traditional

If you are looking for something in the traditional style it is possible to choose an old-fashioned claw foot or rolltop slipper tub, though it is usually best to go with something that has modern styling, in which case there will be no Ball and claw foot feet, but a very solid bathtub base that can be fitted into a corner area and made to look like a fitted or built-in bathtub style. The antique styling can come from using old-fashioned faucets and accessories.

Just like any other bathtub, the corner bathtub style can also be fitted with Jacuzzi, whirlpool, and air jets, though this will affect the cost. Corner bathtub prices can range from $600-$700 at the lower end and up to $5000 or more at the higher end, where you are looking at buying a small corner bathtub with Jacuzzi, whirlpool, or perhaps even a sound system, as is the case with the very expensive Zen bathtub.

Small Corner Bathtubs In Freestanding Design

If you want a modern small bathtub it can be a good idea to take a look at a freestanding bathtub, especially one made in acrylic. These are available from many retailers and suppliers including Gabriel, which produces a 60 inch freestanding tub that is 23 inches high and has a 60 gallon capacity. For those looking for a traditional corner bathtub, Signature Hardware has a wide range of styles, including a 56 inch cast iron tub that is made in the old-fashioned traditional style, with a portfolio recovery. Clawfoot feet are available in chrome, bronze, brass, and brushed steel, with sizes ranging from the small to the ultra petite [extra small bathtub], with a white porcelain finish a standard. Prices range from around $1600 up to about $2400 for the slightly larger and deeper models.

It can also be worthwhile looking at the Kohler soaking tub, with dimensions off 45 inches long and a capacity of about 36 gallons. This is a single bather tub, which has sculpted armrest, contoured backrest along with water retention flanges and fiberglass reinforcement. Also worth considering is the corner bathtub from Scala, a seated corner tub, square style, with 60 inch dimensions.

The Wide Choice of Small Corner Bathtubs

As can be seen there is a wide range of choice when it comes to choosing a small corner bathtub, and in no way are you stuck with a simple square bathtub in white or other plain colors. Corner bathtubs now include deep soaking styles, with 80 gallon capacities in many cases, as well as seated styles with Jacuzzi, whirlpool, and all being able to fit into a small space, suitable for the tiny bathroom in the smallest apartment.