Installing a bathtub when you have a limited amount of space can be very tricky. Trying to install a shower stall right next to it can make your project especially challenging, making it even more difficult to place a standard 5' bathtub in a small bathroom. When buying small bathtubs, there are a variety of options that one can take advantage of. If you prefer to relax for an extended period of time while you bathe, then a bathtub is your obvious choice. While the idea of huddling in a bathtub that provides less space for leg room isn't very appealing, there are soaking bathtubs are deeper than they are long, allowing an individual to fully immerse themselves without having to bunch themselves up. Rather than having to slide down into the tub to fully cover yourself with water, you could sit in a reclining position and still be able to fully immerse yourself. There are walk-in tubs as well that have doors on the side, making it much easier to enter the bathtub in a limited amount of space. These are able to fit into much tighter spaces than other more conventionally sized bathtubs.
A more practical use of space can also be achieved by having your bathtub occupy a corner in your bathroom. Maximizing the available space while still allowing an individual to bathe properly and comfortably can be achieved by corner bathtubs that are especially useful for bathroom design projects. A corner bathtub can be installed in curved or angled spaces and are usually situated under a window on either side as they are installed in corners. This also makes it easier to move about in the bathroom and clean when necessary as these bathtubs are typically built-in. Your cosmetics and bathing essentials such as shampoos, soaps, and oils can be placed on a deck that is usually featured on the tub itself. Your bathing space can be made more relaxing by placing decorative items on the ledge, being situated under a window. You can save a considerable amount of space since they can be fitted between vanities and cabinets that are already in the bathroom.
Rather than cleansing, if you are looking for a bathtub that is primarily for relaxation then the bathtubs used by the Japanese can be a preferable option. Compared to what one would be accustomed to seeing in the United states, Japanese bathtubs are constructed differently. They can allow for a person to be full immersed up to the chin, as a Japanese tub is fashioned to accommodate a person sitting down, rather than sliding into it. While these bathtubs can be imported, this adds on greatly to the price and there are local brands that manufacture similar alternatives.
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