Hello,
I hope you are all still healthy!
I am currently overwhelmed by the incredibly large selection of bathroom fixtures. I’m stuck when it comes to choosing a bathtub.
A few key details: built-in bathtub, size 180x80cm (71x31 inches), 2-seater, so the drain is in the middle, material: this is a whole science on its own. Since we were happy with our Kaldewei tub before, we want steel enamel again.
Now I am faced with the dilemma of whether the tub should be oval or rectangular. Rectangular looks more modern, I think. But I don’t know how comfortable sitting in it is, or if you can even notice a difference compared to an oval shape.
The oval tub provides more ledge space in the corners. Our tub will be installed in a corner where there will already be shelf space on the sides, so that’s not very important.
Intuitively, I thought the internal dimensions of a rectangular tub would be larger. Surprisingly, when I compared them, the oval tub is actually bigger in that regard.
So I have no idea what criteria I should use to decide. Do you have any tips or ideas?
Attached are two pictures from Kaldewei to illustrate what I mean.
I hope you are all still healthy!
I am currently overwhelmed by the incredibly large selection of bathroom fixtures. I’m stuck when it comes to choosing a bathtub.
A few key details: built-in bathtub, size 180x80cm (71x31 inches), 2-seater, so the drain is in the middle, material: this is a whole science on its own. Since we were happy with our Kaldewei tub before, we want steel enamel again.
Now I am faced with the dilemma of whether the tub should be oval or rectangular. Rectangular looks more modern, I think. But I don’t know how comfortable sitting in it is, or if you can even notice a difference compared to an oval shape.
The oval tub provides more ledge space in the corners. Our tub will be installed in a corner where there will already be shelf space on the sides, so that’s not very important.
Intuitively, I thought the internal dimensions of a rectangular tub would be larger. Surprisingly, when I compared them, the oval tub is actually bigger in that regard.
So I have no idea what criteria I should use to decide. Do you have any tips or ideas?
Attached are two pictures from Kaldewei to illustrate what I mean.
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Ypsi aus NI26 Mar 2020 22:03Addendum: I don’t know your height or whether you use the bathtub alone or with someone else, but for us, the height of the bathtub was even more important than a rounded, “cozy” shape. It measures 52cm (20.5 inches), while most others are around 45–46cm (18–18.1 inches).
Even with two people measuring 1.75m (5 ft 9 in) and 1.90m (6 ft 3 in), your knees are comfortably under the water. We love the tub and soaking in it.
Even with two people measuring 1.75m (5 ft 9 in) and 1.90m (6 ft 3 in), your knees are comfortably under the water. We love the tub and soaking in it.
We also really enjoy bathing together. The height is definitely a factor as well. The cushions are great, I can only recommend them. There are expensive ones directly from the brands, but we have affordable ones with suction cups, which are sufficient.
The round shape being better for the shoulders is definitely a valid point.
Having a choice can be a challenge...
The round shape being better for the shoulders is definitely a valid point.
Having a choice can be a challenge...
Nothing works without trying it out first.
While Curly finds the round shape uncomfortable because it feels restrictive, the interior square shape didn’t work for us at all. It really depends on the shape of your back and how you want to lie down or sit.
For example, we have one side rounded and one side upright (for quick showers), but two people can comfortably bathe together. No one pays attention to the aesthetics (whether stylish or very stylish) later on, that’s worth mentioning too.
Edit: We also paid attention to the height—3 cm (1.2 inches) can make a big difference.
We have a steel enamel bathtub measuring 180 cm by 80 cm (71 inches by 31 inches) and bathe very often.
While Curly finds the round shape uncomfortable because it feels restrictive, the interior square shape didn’t work for us at all. It really depends on the shape of your back and how you want to lie down or sit.
For example, we have one side rounded and one side upright (for quick showers), but two people can comfortably bathe together. No one pays attention to the aesthetics (whether stylish or very stylish) later on, that’s worth mentioning too.
Edit: We also paid attention to the height—3 cm (1.2 inches) can make a big difference.
We have a steel enamel bathtub measuring 180 cm by 80 cm (71 inches by 31 inches) and bathe very often.
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