Repair and decoration
04/10/2018 Anastasia Prozheva
If you have a spacious bathroom, you should think about a free-standing bathtub. Such models add luxury to the design of the room and create special comfort. A large range of products allows you to choose a product that will harmoniously fit into the existing interior.
Fantasy without limits
Round bathtubs were created back in antiquity. This is a very convenient form. It guarantees a good mood, the effect of water procedures is the same as after visiting a beauty salon, which has a cosmetologist’s office, a massage therapist, and water procedures in the list of services.
In a three-room Khrushchev house, for example, you can try installing such a bathtub, because if desired, the hall can easily turn into a hall, and the bathroom into a spacious room, like the kitchen. Before buying a round bathtub, of course, you need to consult with specialists about remodeling and load-bearing walls.
A solution will be found, the problem will be solved in any case, even if load-bearing walls become an obstacle to the goal. It is possible to move the bathroom and place it away from public pipes.
In a one-room apartment, you will probably have to install additional partitions. Having drawn up a plan and approved it, you can begin work and enjoy the comfort of a round, spacious, pool-like bathtub for many years to come.
Photos of round bathtubs convince us that there is actually something to try for. They are beautiful, incredibly comfortable and suitable for most types of homes.
The main thing is to set a goal for yourself, change the stereotype, look at the square meters of living space like a master, through the eyes of a magician and wizard.
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Master of luxury interiors Aimee Law designed a three-story penthouse in Manhattan. The walls of the master bathroom, as well as the countertops, are made of pink marble brought from Namibia. The custom-made cabinet is finished in white lacquer. The bathtub is from the Italian company Rapsel, the mixer is from the German Dornbracht.
Alexandra Fedorova designed an apartment in the north-west of Moscow. The bathroom is separated from the bedroom by transparent smart glass, so that while lying in the water you can contemplate the fire in the fireplace. A single floor covering enhances the feeling of integrity of the space.
The project of the Shamsudin Kerimov Architectural Bureau is a house in the Moscow region with an area of 310 square meters. meters. The master bathroom is finished in Supergres porcelain tiles. Equipment: Antoniolupi, Villeroy&Boch, Hansgrohe.
Designer Gerard Febvre creates turnkey interiors: Parisian apartments are completely ready for living and are equipped down to the accessories. The bathroom is always designed as a formal room. The bathroom is a joint project between J. Febvre and the Boffi company. Bisazza mosaic on the walls.
Townhouse in Sochi designed by Natalia Kuehner. The master bathroom features Laminam porcelain tiles and Onice Cognac decor. Plumbing and furniture, Villeroy&Boch. Fabric curtains, Sanderson.
Elena Zufarova completed the interior in Moscow City, in the OKO tower. The designer placed the main emphasis on stunning panoramas of Moscow, including in the bathroom.
BHD-Studio designers Ekaterina Nechaeva and Irina Markman, with the participation of the architectural studio Tatyana Smirnova and Artforma, designed an apartment of 148 square meters. meters in Moscow, in the building of the former Kadashevsky Baths, built in 1905. Bathtub Circle, Rifra. Floor-standing faucet, Kohler. The built-in furniture is made according to the designers' sketches. Accessories, Leform. Towels, Lelin.
Elena Lenskaya created a bright, memorable interior in Krasnodar, full of art and decor. Apartment with an area of 200 sq. meters.
Country house in England designed by Rachel Laxer. Master bathroom.
Luxurious sculptural bowls are usually placed in the center of the bathroom, or even the bedroom, not far from the bed. Sometimes they are even installed on a podium, making them look like museum pieces.
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Modern bathtubs are made of different materials. Some of the most expensive ones are made from natural stone. They are truly close to a work of art. Experts warn: before purchasing a bathtub made of stone, you need to make sure that the supporting structures can withstand the load, because the mass of such a bathtub can be hundreds of kilograms.
A convinced minimalist, architect Dmitry Petrov, designed a penthouse in Chisinau. The spacious bedroom is combined with a bathroom.
An important trend is the desire for deliberate simplicity. Designers are proclaiming a return to roots, studying ancient pottery in order to transfer their form on an enlarged scale to the design of free-standing bathtubs.
Cara Delevingne's house, designed by Waldo Works, is a mixture of outrageousness, freedom and secularity. Master bathroom. White marble floor. There is a cloud mural on the wall.
Bicolor is still in fashion: the outer surface of the bathtub is made in a different color and material than the inner one. The outside is varnished (including according to the RAL scale), the bath is finished with copper, aluminum, oxidized metal, or even gold leaf.
The landmark project of the PANACOM architectural bureau is the “Python House” on Novorizhskoe Highway. Master bathroom. The freestanding Kaldewei bathtub, clad in teak slats, is positioned by the window. Sink, Duravit. Faucets, Axor/Hansgrohe. Skyros calacatta marble is used for decoration.
Various materials are used in the production of free-standing bathtubs. Cast iron models - “eternal classics” - are gradually disappearing from the scene; the material palette becomes more and more diverse. The most interesting forms are achieved using composites, using mineral casting.
Country house with an area of 600 sq. meters: project by Alena Nagaeva and Elena Mincheva (design bureau LABuro). Master bathroom. The floor and walls are finished with onyx. Bath, Duravit. Table, Baxter.
Many leading brands have their own patented designs. DuraSolid A, LivingTec®, Coracril®, Tecnoril®, Silkstone®, Cristalplant®, Krion®, Sentec, Stonematt®, Ceramilux®, Lithocast, Velvet Stone - the number of high-tech materials is growing every year.
Spanish designer Miriam Barrio designed an apartment of 140 square meters. meters in Barcelona. The bathroom has Victoria + Albert sanitaryware. Freestanding bath, Hampshire. Floor-standing mixer, Vola.
Modern polymers and composites open up new horizons for designers, allowing them to create spectacular monolithic forms. Thin edges are no longer a problem. It has also become possible to connect three-dimensional parts, resulting in a streamlined body without visible joints or seams. It seems that there is no shape that cannot be realized: from ideal roundness to a clear parallelepiped.
Alexandros and Marianne Kapsimalis designed a weekend getaway on the Greek island of Santorini. The design was based on the image of traditional cave houses and the principles of modernism. The bathroom space is separated from the bedroom by a sliding partition made of tinted glass.
Brooklyn-based design studio Workstead, Robert Highsmith and Stephanie Brechbuehler designed a three-story 1853 home in South Carolina. The dark bathroom is contrasted with rooms painted in honey tones (Farrow & Ball paint).
The Chinese bureau BLVD International in its projects strives to “achieve harmony between man and nature.” This concept also underlies the interior of the Sanya Vanke show villa. Everything works to create a calming, relaxed atmosphere. For example, here you can admire the landscape outside the window while taking a bath.
Studio DAR designed an estate in Hampshire. The upper floors are traditionally occupied by bedrooms and bathrooms.
Sonya and Alex Cherniakov, bureau A. Cherniakov Architects, designed a residence in the Moscow region. Stylistics: “lyrical modernism”. Bathroom in the children's bedroom. Through the blinds there is a magnificent view of the surrounding nature. Plumbing, Agape. The floor is covered with limestone and Bidasar Green marble. There is microcement on the walls.
Olesya Sitnikova and Ekaterina Tulupova designed a residence for winter and summer holidays. One of the bathrooms. Depending on the position of the slatted partitions, it can be isolated or combined with the bedroom space. The finishing uses oak, tinted according to individual colors. Freestanding bathtub, Schmidlin. On the wall are graphics by R. Khamdamov.
Designer Anna Vasilyeva designed her family apartment - she and her husband chose Italy, the shores of Lake Maggiore, for their vacation. Bathroom in the master bedroom. Floor tiles, vanity unit and sconces are all Devon & Devon. Bath, Flaminia. On the walls are Rex porcelain tiles with the texture of Carrara marble. Chandelier, Gramercy Home.
The Infinity House (“House of Infinity”) is a project by GA design. The villa for a family of four is located in the city of Khandala in India - in the Western Ghats mountains. On the second floor there is a private area with three bedrooms and bathrooms.
Designer Anna Zakharova, Artelle bureau, designed the interior of a 440 sq. m country house. meters. Bath, sink, faucet, Antoniolupi.
Parisian apartment 140 sq. meters Julien Lombray, one of the founders of Carpenters Workshop Gallery. The bathroom is combined with the bedroom.
Kelly Behan designed a penthouse in the 432 Park Avenue skyscraper in New York. Even those who don’t like to take a bath will hardly be able to resist: basking in the water at a bird’s eye view is the height of luxury.
Antonia Filali and her brother Giacomo-Fouad debuted a boutique hotel at Palazzo Bozzi, in the ancient Apulian town of Lecce. French studio Laboratoire Design Rabat proposed to bring the desired eclecticism to the walls of a baroque palazzo from 1775 and planned ten spacious suites.
Composites have high strength - the walls of the bathtub can be made strictly vertical. Due to this, the internal volume increases with the same external dimensions. Manufacturers are looking for a comfortable back shape and calculating the angle of inclination. Another advantage of composites: a noble velvety surface, warm and pleasant to the touch. Finally, advanced materials are fully recyclable, making them attractive to environmentally conscious users.
Rigo, design. Patricia Urquiola, Agape.
Finion collection, design. Patrick Frey, Villeroy & Boch.
The DuraSquare collection, presented by the popular German plumbing brand Duravit, is a modernized version of the VeroAir series.
Series I Catini, Cielo, received the Red Dot 2020 award in the Best of the Best category.
Space of the renewed Antoniolupi boutique in Milan, design. Fabio Calvi and Paolo Brambilla (duet Calvi Brambilla).
Bathtub Squaro Prestige, Villeroy & Boch. Material: Quaryl®. Exterior finish: wood (6 valuable species to choose from) or leather.
Laufen Bathrooms showroom space in Madrid, design. Patricia Urquiola. Collections Ino and Val, Laufen.
Collection i Catini, design. Andrea Parisio and Giuseppe Pezzano, Cielo.
Bath Kora, Kreoo. Thin supports make the massive volume visually light.
Main characteristics
The sizes of round bathtubs vary, as do the materials. The depth varies, the shape can be round, oval and more. They are made from:
- acrylic;
- cast iron;
- become;
- natural stone;
- artificial stone;
- glass;
- tree.
Flaws
The oval shape of the bathtub is non-standard, which is why the price tag for such a bathtub is significantly higher than for a simple rectangular one. On the other hand, this same price tag is also determined by the brand and material, so even a not very rich person can choose an option that suits their pocket.
Although the oval bathtub itself takes up quite a bit of space in the room, its installation requires slightly more space than is ultimately freed up. Therefore, before replacing the old bathtub with an oval one, it is necessary to carefully measure everything again.
Acrylic - a modern material
Acrylic bathtubs are a leader in sales because their cost, design, thermal conductivity and sound insulation parameters, and resistance to mechanical damage are optimal.
This is a relatively recently invented material, but its features have already been well studied. It has many advantages and practically no disadvantages, so even in a hundred years they will be making baths out of it.
Design
The oval shaped bathtub is a truly versatile piece. It will fit perfectly into any design, and all that is needed is to choose the right model. For example, for an oriental style, an oval bathtub with a copper finish is good, and in order to create a bathroom of a minimalist Japanese design, it is best to choose a white acrylic bathtub.
There are various options for installing an oval-shaped bathtub. Placed in the center of the room, it will attract all attention, which should be used if you want to make the bath the main piece of furniture. It will also look good on the edge of the bathroom - in a corner or near a wall. But it is recommended to install the bathtub separately from other plumbing fixtures: this is how it will look best.
Dimensions
The standard dimensions of oval bathtubs are approximately the same as their rectangular counterparts. The most commonly purchased products are 170 by 80 cm. The largest size of such a bathtub is 240 by 150 cm, its volume is 530 liters. The smallest bathtub measures 120 by 70 cm. You can find oval bathtubs for one or two people.
Bowl shape
If the bathtub is oval-shaped, then its bowl is usually also oval. All other configurations have a negative impact on capacity. On the other hand, a large bathtub may have a slightly different shape. For example, oval bathtubs with a rectangular bowl are in second place in popularity. On sale you can find oval bathtubs with bowls of irregular shape, not too far from the oval: having smooth lines and rounded edges.
Bath place
One of the advantages of an oval-shaped bathtub is that it can be installed anywhere. And the design of a room of a sufficiently large size, if its communications are carried out exclusively under the floor, can be improved by installing a bathtub in its center. If the room is not spacious, you can install a corner model in it. It is more difficult if you need to install the bathtub close to the wall: a considerable gap is inevitable here. But here professionals can recommend an excellent way to deal with this problem: you just need to create a niche that completely follows the contours of the bathtub.
You can install an oval bathtub using various methods. They are often placed on decorative legs. And if the bathtub is a huge solid bowl, it is installed directly on the floor. It is more difficult and more expensive to install a bathtub into the floor or place it on a special podium.
Bath glass
The design of a bathroom with a round glass bathtub can be anything you want, thanks to the use of various additional decorative elements. A round glass bathtub is an extraordinary and strange thing.
No one had used glass to make sanitary ware before. They learned how to create a super-durable version that meets market needs in the 20th century. It is difficult to break, scratch, and easy to wash.
To make a decision, to decide whether you really like a glass round bathtub, you need to reveal the secret of the charm of this material, think a little about its meaning and essence.
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Modern free-standing bathtubs with legs can be made from any material - from traditional cast iron to the most high-tech innovative acrylic or quarry.
Cast iron bathtubs are very durable and hygienic, but their disadvantage is their very heavy weight and fragility, which are always characteristic of cast iron products.
Brass and steel bathtubs can be successfully stylized as antique; they are very elegant, beautiful and durable, and easily fit into any interior. Their main disadvantage is the fairly high price, which is an order of magnitude higher than the cost of other models.
Acrylic and quaryl bathtubs, thanks to the amazing properties of these materials, are produced in a wide variety of shapes and colors; they are quite light and very hygienic. Such models, as a rule, have their own supporting frame hidden inside the body. Recently, designers have proposed using load-bearing legs on which the bathtub rests instead of a frame.
There are also wooden bathtubs with legs. They are environmentally friendly and healthy, but require special care. Their cost is impressive, so wealthy people can afford such luxury.
Cast iron and steel - classics of the genre
Among other models, a round bathtub made of steel is distinguished by its cost and pleasant decor. It is easy for designers to work with this material, because the properties of different brands are well studied, and it is easy to experiment with the configuration.
The downside is that the water cools down quite quickly. This, of course, will interfere with water procedures. You will have to add hot water or soak in the bath for less time. Cast iron costs more than steel, it is heavier, and retains heat longer.
Wood bath and corrosion
The idea of a bathtub made of wood seems absurd. Every person understands that this material is not entirely relevant. Wood absorbs moisture and at the same time becomes deformed; accordingly, a round wooden bathtub cannot last for a long time.
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Is it really? Special processing allows you to create wooden sanitary ware that is as resistant to corrosion as possible. However, you will have to pay a little more attention to caring for a round wooden bathtub.
Making a choice
For a modern person, the main indicators when choosing a bathtub are not only its functionality, but also its convenience and appearance. One of the advantages of oval bathtubs is their ability to transform any room. This could be a luxurious country house or a small city apartment. A properly selected bathtub of this shape will become an integral part of the interior, focusing on significant details.
The range of models presented on the construction market can amaze and even slightly frighten. Classic white and bright red, light and heavy, standard and unusual sizes. How to choose your own bathtub from this variety?
This will help you quickly navigate the presented model range.
The first thing that catches your eye is the spaciousness of the oval bathtubs. For small children it can even serve as a small pool. And the absence of sharp corners makes it one of the safest.
Now about the materials. Oval bathtubs are usually made from :
- Cast iron;
- Become;
- Acrylic;
- Marble.
There are also exclusive models made of wood or glass, but we will not dwell on them today.
All materials have their own unique quality characteristics. They have their pros and cons. Another indicator that is directly related to the material from which the bath is made is cost. That is why we will go through each of them in more detail.
Natural and artificial stone
One of the most expensive options is a round bathtub made of natural stone, monolith. This is not a cheap material, everyone knows this, of course. Artificial stone costs less and has very attractive characteristics. It helps save nature's resources and creates a beautiful illusion.
It is sometimes quite difficult to distinguish between these two types of round bathtubs. So you can safely choose the material that you want to afford to buy.
Advantageous purchase
A round bathroom in the interior means an increase in water consumption, it is important to take this into account. You can also use the shower and thereby reduce consumption. Due to the fact that it is spacious, an obese person will be comfortable. Children will really like it, because you can play in it a little, and not just swim. It is rational to install this type of bathtub at home.
The power of the laws of physics, the property of water to push the human body to the surface, will be easy to explore with it even when summer vacation is still far away, or it has long ended. Water treatments will improve health, which means it’s worth paying a little extra for water - a natural resource available to city dwellers thanks to the care of the state and public utilities.
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