Bathroom trends come and go, but one trend is here to stay — the elegant, classic clawfoot tub, complete with an elegant hand-held shower.
From antique tubs to opulent reproductions, these tubs are freestanding fixtures, whether or not they have clawfeet. Once found only in cast iron with porcelain finishes weighing 350 pounds and up, today’s tubs are also cast iron for authenticity and acrylic for lighter weight.
What are some advantages to a clawfoot tub? At a usual size of 60 inches, most can fit into small bathrooms. They can also be placed next to windows, in the middle of the bathroom, or wherever you want. Since they are freestanding, they don’t have to have a surround built around them.
Clawfoot tubs come in a variety of color finishes, usually with a white porcelain interior. Another popular option is an all-copper tub. Legs can be purchased in chrome, oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, black or white. Shapes range from the classic slipper, double ended, double slipper, and pedestal (with no feet) designs.
Plumbing fixtures include cold and water faucets, along with a hand-held telephone design shower attachment used while sitting. For stand-up shower enthusiasts, a shower conversion kit can be purchased so you can attach a circular or rectangular wrap-around shower curtain. Again, the tub doesn’t have to be next to a wall for this feature.
The shower head, etc. can be mounted on a rod that is attached to one end of the tub, or attached to a wall for easy reach.
You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style.
The claw foot tub is undoubtedly a classic addition to a stylish bath, and design innovations allow for any décor to feature a free-standing tub. No matter what your style bath, there is a clawoot tub for you!
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