The Many Different Types Of Bath Tubs
Although most people are used to just using the standard bath tub, there are actually a lot of choices out there. They may cost a little (or a lot) more than the standard tubs, but they can add a lot of interest to a room as well as a lot of comfort to the bathing experience.
Freestanding bathtubs come in all different sizes and shapes, and are made from a wide variety of materials. These include the old claw foot bathtubs as well as newer and more modern looking bathtubs.
Walk in bath tubs and handicap bathtubs feature a door so that you don’t have to step over the side of the tub to get in. Many also feature seats, and most are much deeper than your typical bathtub so it isn’t necessary to sit on the bottom of the tub to bathe.
If you like to soak a lot more than the lower half of your body, you might want to try one of the many deep soaking tubs that are available. Deeper tubs allow you to submerge almost all of your body from a sitting position. Some of the most well known are the Japanese soaking tubs, also known as ofuru. However, there are also some less expensive options out there as well.
Those who want a luxurious bathing experience without taking up as much space as a hot tub can try corner bath tubs and corner hot tubs. Usually these seat two to three people and have a number of additional or optional features. They might be soaking tubs or whirlpool tubs.
Another option for those who don’t have a lot of space or a lot of money to spend is small hot tubs. You can find these tubs to seat two to four people, and they are much more affordable than the larger options. Many of them are also portable so you can move them from place to place depending on your preferences.
Jacuzzi bath tubs can include spa type models with all sorts of jets and lights or they can be simple soaking tubs. The soaking tubs are in the lower price range, and then as you add the AirBath and Whirlpool features the price goes up. Generally the larger the tub and the more features it has the more expensive it is.
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