ᐅ Freestanding Bathtubs: Disadvantages and Advantages

Hello everyone,
What do you think about a freestanding bathtub?
I’m also looking forward to pictures and ideas.
Best regards, Jana

I don’t like them. They simply take up too much space if they are to be practically usable and easy to clean, and they are only worthwhile if an unexpected guest is found there in a crime scene-like setting and exploited for TV commercial purposes.

How often do you actually use them otherwise? If you can place them in front of a huge window wall, with nothing behind it for over 50–100m (164–328 ft), then you might consider something like that, but even then... it’s only really worth it for a crime scene.

It's nothing when you have children.

Otherwise, with plenty of space, why not...

Cleaning behind it (there will be an area somewhere that is harder to reach) would be too inconvenient for me.
Also, I prefer it flush against the wall – this also allows for planning a larger storage surface.

We enjoy the freestanding bathtub every week.

Since it was my wife's wish, we planned the main bathroom accordingly. The bathtub measures 1.80 by 1.00 m (5.9 by 3.3 ft) and is positioned diagonally in the corner with enough space around it (at least one meter (3.3 ft) clearance all around). Offhand, I can’t think of any clear advantages or disadvantages compared to a bathtub built against a wall.

Cleaning is easy—just wipe around the outside and it’s done. We also have enough places to set things down since the tub rim is wide, and there’s a shelf at the faucet area. If needed, a small side table can be placed next to it for drinks or similar items.

It’s simply the highlight of the bathroom. For us, it’s a kind of luxury we wanted to afford.

I find freestanding bathtubs very elegant, but I am not sure about their thermal insulation. I can imagine that the bathwater might cool down quite quickly in them.