Small Bathtubs Solve The Problems Of A Small BathroomRemodeling a small bathroom has its problems. It won't have room for a full sized bath, or you might have problems adding a shower cubicle since your bathroom is already cramped. However, there are some options, like choosing a small bathtub which will help you overcome the problems of space. If you do have space for a full sized bathtub, then you can go in for the option of putting a shower over the tub. Although this is an easy option, you might feel that it is too much of a compromise, or that it doesn't look good. But with a bit of ingenuity, you can actually have both a shower cubicle and a small bathtub, something such as the American Standard Corner Tub, in your bathroom. Once you have both, you will find that you are using the shower and the bathtub in completely different ways. You will be probably using the shower more often, because it is quicker and more efficient. You can shower in five minutes. But when you take a bath, you will want to spend much more time doing it, maybe an hour or more. The shower is for quick washing, and the bathtub is for a relaxing experience. Your bathtub is meant to be used for soaking and relaxing in; for this, you have to be immersed in water and you must be comfortable. If you try to fit a shallow, short bathtub into your little bathroom, it won't really help, as you won't be able to soak in it, nor will it be comfortable. So what you have to do is to go for depth in your bathtub, and forego length. This simple concept, of having a small square bathtub, sometimes known as a snug tub, fitted into your small bathroom, will work very well. You will require a small floor area, but you will still be able to immerse yourself in water, and feel relaxed and comfortable. The Japanese have all along known about bathtubs and soaking and relaxing in them. They have always had to manage with very small accommodation, so they know all about using space economically. So one can gain a lot of ideas by looking at how they live, and their designs. The modern walk-in bathtub takes up less space than a conventional bathtub, and it also has a built in seat and a door for easy access and exit. You can take a relaxing bath in one of these. But the walk-in bathtub has its problems. It does allow easy access for people who find it difficult to step up into the bathtub. But the door is prone to leaking at some point, and requires a lot of maintenance. Also, the door cannot be used unless the bathtub is empty; which means that you have to be inside it when filling it up or emptying it of water. So your best option when you are remodeling your small bathroom is to choose a small, square bathtub, which should be deep enough so that you can have a relaxing soak in it. |