These days, people seem to have found a new appreciation for things that entitle them to a bit of bliss and luxury. Lives have become so fast-paced and stressful that people look for ways to relax, regroups, and momentarily forget their all-too-busy lifestyles? How else would you explain the proliferation of day spas, massage parlors, and beauty salons everywhere? People seem to desperately want to look good, feel good, and be free from the daily grind. Even within their homes, adding features that would add relaxation, peace, solace, and beauty have been increasingly popular. From simple upgrades such as lightning, paint, and even door knobs to complete redesign, bathtubs have been on the rise in terms of relaxation options.

For people with small bathrooms, a challenge lies as to where they can put a bathtub. Corner bathtubs offer a practical solution for them. As the name implies, corner bathtubs are installed in the corner of a bathroom. They are great for packed spaces as they set off the rest of the room, leaving the rest of the floor area for other uses. They are usually positioned under the window and have the drains placed in either the center or one of the sides of the tub. Usually, they fit right in corner spaces, but for bathrooms with curved sides, they can also be adjusted to fit.

Corner bathtubs, like many small bathtubs, aside from being popular among households with cramped bathroom spaces, are also beneficial in other ways. Cleaning the bathroom floor is easier because they are placed in such a way that you won’t have to clean the floor under the tub. They are constructed with a deck which comes in handy for toiletries to be placed in. Furthermore, as they are installed under windows, there is an instant ledge for putting in plants, trinkets, and even books. The size of a corner bathtub makes it able to be fitted between adjoining vanities or cabinets, making it a welcome space saver. Lastly, a corner bathtub, is a perfect place to relax and soak your stress away, as it can be placed under the window where you can take advantage of the cozy afternoon sunlight or the scintillating moonlight.

Small bathtubs are usually of the soaking tub variety or the walk-in variety. A small soaking bathtub makes up for its limitation in length with its depth. Since it is deeper than the standard bathtub, it allows you to soak your entire body in it. There’s no need to slide down into the tub so that your whole body will be immersed. If you are very tall, you could just sit in the tub so that your torso can still be soaked in water and you are not necessarily lying, but just reclining.

A small walk-in bathtub has a door on the side where you walk into, and sit on it. Majority of these small walk-in types have a built-in seat. You will just need to get inside the tub first before filling it with water and empty the tub while you’re still on it. The cramped space does not allow you to fill it up and then climb in, as the tub will be too tall, and opening the door will, of course, let the water out. But this is a small price to pay for the pleasure this tub can bring!

So, you can still enjoy the luxuries and delights of a bathtub even in just a small bathroom! All you need is to be on lookout for the small bathtub types written above.

These bathtubs were once a hallmark of luxury, however in more recent years a wide range of contemporary free standing bathtubs can also be found.
Designs range from a classic clawfoot bathtub to a modern design with built-in support, attached radios, inline heaters, whirlpool jets, and even iPod connectivity.

Clawfoot bathtubs are typically made of cast iron or acrylic.  They are available in various styles and shapes, depending on the look and feel you desire for your bath.  They may instill in you a sense of peace and relaxation like no other bathtub, while providing modern comfort and design.

Pedestal bathtubs are also considered free standing tubs.  The pedestal in which they sit is typically made of wood for a more art deco style.

From cemetery crosses to castings, it wasn’t until 1883 that Kohler began manufacturing bathtubs after he applied enamel to a cast iron horse trough to create the company’s first bathtub.

Ever since then, Kohler bathtubs include a full line of commercial products, but are also one of the few manufacturers in the country who still make traditional cast iron bathtubs.

The company has been a leader in innovation in bathtub designs and purposeful manufacturing with its line expanded to included small bathtubs, free standing bathtubs, alcove, undermount, and corner bathtubs, clawfoot bathtubs, and even whirlpools.  The company has focused on ease of installation and good quality material.