ᐅ Freestanding Bathtub – Pros and Cons

Created on: 11 Jul 2022 22:50
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NilsHolgersson
Hello everyone,

Does anyone have experience with a freestanding bathtub?
It looks nice in inspiration photos, and my wife really wants to have one 🙂
The approximate floor plan is attached, about 12sqm (130sq ft).
Possible downsides might be:
- Are there really that many issues with dirt and cleaning, even if a sufficient distance from the wall is maintained?
- How does it look visually in a 12sqm (130sq ft) bathroom? Just as nice or rather inappropriate?
- How much more expensive is it compared to the standard built-in version? I understand the costs can vary widely, but for orientation: double, triple, ten times as expensive? Considering the installation of pipes and wiring under the screed, etc.

Thanks a lot for your opinions!
Best regards
NilsHolgersson

Grundriss eines Hauses: Schlafen, Ankleide, Kind 1, Kind 2, Bad, Flur.
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Sunshine387
21 Sep 2022 20:13
I believe that by swapping the shower and bathtub, you can make the room appear reasonably spacious. This way, when you open the door, you are greeted by the view of the freestanding bathtub.
i_b_n_a_n21 Sep 2022 21:01
I believe the original OP is "durch" with the planning, first post from 01.07.22 – or am I mistaken?

Maybe of interest regarding possible prices: The freestanding faucet actually cost a bit more than the bathtub itself.
Together, they came to (excluding installation, etc.) just over 3,000.
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motorradsilke
21 Sep 2022 21:13
Pinkiponk schrieb:

You lucky person. 🙂 In our new house, we chose a longer and wider bathtub than before because I expected more comfort. I even tested it by lying in it without water. But now I hardly enjoy bathing anymore because the tub is too long for me, and no matter how hard I try to "stick" under the water surface, I just slide down. And when I try to resist, parts of my body end up above the water. That was a mistake on my part. I can only say, "Choose your bathtub carefully." ;-)

And I don’t want any plastic cushions or similar in the tub; the discomfort is not high enough for that. For now, I’m hoping for some kind of physical miracle. 🙂

Just get in the tub with your husband together 😉
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Pinkiponk
22 Sep 2022 12:31
motorradsilke schrieb:

Just hop in the bathtub together with your husband 😉
He’s more of a shower person, plus he needs a lot of space. ;-)