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The epitome of luxury in a bathroom is a fabulous tub. Even if you're not a bath taker, just the visual effect of a tub in a gorgeous setting creates a calm, restful feeling. Tubs are taking new shapes in baths today. They are moving away from the utilitarian, built-in look and are now used as sculptural elements that really dictate a style direction. The Kohler tub above is a wonderful modern, angular shape that has just enough curve to be really comfy. Wouldn't you feel pampered in that tub?
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This is the Aquatic Serenity tub....very traditional and sculptural, available in a two tone color scheme.
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The Waterworks Empire tub is always a classic.
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Here's a modern, curvy soaker from MTI. It has a beautiful, sculptural quality.
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This boxy, masculine tub is very architectural in style, from Porcher.
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This is a transitional soaking tub from MTI. It is very well priced and a great option for a sculptural look without a big price tag.
Okay, look past all the wild colors....isn't this tub cute? It has a crescent shaped seat inside. It's a Japanese style soaker tub also from MTI.
I've been working on lots of master bath remodels lately and I'm finding the best way to make a big aesthetic change and update a bathroom is to take out the built-in tub and install a free-standing one. It makes the bathroom seem larger and makes a real statement of style.
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Here's a before shot of one of my remodels. Lots of cultured marble and steps to nowhere.
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Here's the after photo. We laid the travertine floor underneath and did the Serenity tub from Aquatic. The blower is in a cabinet nearby and you operate it with a remote control.
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Another before photo of a built-in tub. This tub was actually around 4'-6" long. It looked child sized and squashed into the space between the cabinets.
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The homeowner wanted a more traditional look, so we chose a footed tub from Victoria and Albert and turned the tub to fit appropriately in the space.
I love affecting a big change in my remodels. Free standing tubs are a sure way to get a new look and add some sculpture to the bath.
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