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Deep Soaking Tubs Offer A Luxurious And Different AlternativeDeep soaking bathtubs are all about relaxation. Unlike a normal bathtub that's used mainly for washing, a deep soaking bathtub, as the name suggests, is much deeper allowing the bather to soak with their full body submerged. This allows the bather to either sit or lounge in the tub and remain fully submerged. There is nothing quite like the feeling of relaxation provided by lounging in a deep soaking bathtub. The emphasise with these tubs is on hydrotherapy, however unlike a lot of other high-end therapeutic tubs, they rarely feature whirlpools or water jets. These would be counter to the calmness offered by the deep soaking tub experience. A reasonably well-known variety of the deep soaking tub is the Japanese Soaking Tub. The Japanese take this approach to relaxation quite seriously, to the extent that their tubs are not used to wash or cleanse but are used exclusively for soaking. Instead, the Japanese custom is to shower and cleanse first, before entering the tub. Deep soaking tubs now come in many shapes and sizes. Most common are free standing deep soaking tubs, the classic claw foot tub being particularly popular. A Japanese style tub promotes sitting in an upright position, and as such Japanese tubs usually feature a seat or bench. There are other deep soaker designs which are better for laying out or lounging in. These tubs are generally longer and somewhat wider than a standard tub. As mentioned, the deep soaking tub is usually a free standing tub. This means it adds a fantastic touch of elegance and class to a bathroom, often being the focal point or centrepiece of the room. However there are some practical things to take into account if you're considering a free standing deep soaking tub. Firstly size, deep soaking tubs are somewhat larger than standard bathtubs, depending on which design you go for. You will need to make sure that your bathroom can accommodate the larger bathtub. The size problem is often compounded by the fact that deep soaking tubs are commonly designed to be free standing. It takes quite a large bathroom to be able to accommodate one of these tubs, particularly if you're not positioning it in a corner or against a wall. So think carefully and get the measuring tape out to see if it will fit. Cramming a large tub into a room that can't take it often backfires making the room look cramped and cluttered. If you think your bathroom may be a little small to accommodate the new tub, an alternative is to place it in a bedroom. This works best when there is an ensuite or toilet adjoining the bedroom already. It involves more expense but if your bedroom is big enough, think about laying tiles in a corner of the room and positioning the bathtub on the tiled area. I've only seen this done a handful of times, but every time it really looks amazing. Another thing to think about is plumbing. The pipes feeding the bathtub will most likely be exposed as they rise from the floor. So it's worth paying the few extra dollars to dress up the exposed pipework with a little chrome, otherwise the classy elegant look is ruined. So if you use your bath primarily as a place to relax and like most people do your washing in the shower, a deep soaking tub is a really good option. |
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