Bathtubs  

 

There was a time when choosing a bathtub was a matter of color and, perhaps, of length. The advent of the large bathroom some years ago and people's fascination with whirlpool baths has completely changed all that, causing us to seriously rethink our approach to colors, materials and shapes.

Color isn't a problem as most models are offered in white or cream. Choosing the right shape - corner, heart, round, long with armrests, with legs, etc., is another matter. The available variety will give you plenty of choices in deciding the layout of your bathroom.

Acrylics have literally revolutionized the bathtub industry by allowing designers to produce rounded forms. Acrylic bathtubs can now be designed in different shapes and adapted to practically any space in the bathroom. Manufacturers can also give them shapes that provide maximum comfort, add armrests or headrests, and more. Besides its malleability, acrylic has other advantages. It’s a smooth, polished material that efficiently resists stains and keeps its shine and color for years. Also, it keeps water hotter longer, which means less money to keep refilling your tub with hot water.

The whirlpool bath has been in existence for a long time and has managed to keep most of its aficionados. The presence of jet sprays creates a wave movement and produces a massaging effect on the body, as well as reinvigorating sore muscles. When purchasing a whirlpool tub, it's important to make sure that the bath is big enough. You need to have significant space between you and the jets as lying too close to the jets is uncomfortable, a bit like getting fingers jabbed into your ribs…

The therapeutic bath, or air jet bath, is becoming more and more popular with consumers. Millions of hot air bubbles are propelled through holes located on the bottom and along the sides of the bath, which has the effect of producing a gentle relaxing massage for the whole body. If it's less invigorating than a whirlpool bath, the therapeutic bath does have the advantage of allowing you to use essential oils and foaming agents, while saving water.

The claw foot bathtub is back in style and demand is growing rapidly. Like most bathtubs on the market, it's made of acrylic so it's easier to keep clean, and more durable than older enameled cast iron models. It's also a good way to add an antique touch to modern decors.

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