| A soaking tub is something that can turn the | | | | Antique or modern? Think of the final style and |
| bathroom into a place of luxury. However, when | | | | decoration of the bathroom if undergoing a |
| choosing one many people become confused, simply | | | | refurbishment. If a more vintage style is the aim, look |
| because there seems to be so much choice on the | | | | at a deep claw foot tub, or one of the more modern |
| market. In order to make the choice simple, consider | | | | flat-bottomed variety. If a modern style is the aim, |
| the factors below. Find which are the important ones | | | | take a look at the wide range of square tubs |
| and you'll be well on your way to making things easy. | | | | available, or other styles with straight lines and |
| How big is the bathroom? By taking a note of the | | | | modern styling. |
| actual amount of floorspace available you can cut out | | | | Deep or shallow? This may seem a misnomer, but a |
| any bathtub styles that don't fit. This can cut back | | | | soaking tub tub does not definitely need to be deep. |
| on a huge amount of wasted time. If the bathroom | | | | A traditional oblong tub can be deep enough to give |
| is large, the choice is much bigger too. A smaller | | | | you a good soak. But if water up to the neck is |
| bathroom will need to look at a compact model, or | | | | what you want, one of the deep upright tubs should |
| an upright model. | | | | be the choice. |
| Sunken or freestanding model. A sunken model can | | | | Seated or not? Do you want to stretch out in the |
| really add a great element of design to a bathroom, | | | | bathtub? Or do you want to sit upright in very deep |
| but you also need to be aware that is usually means | | | | water. If deeper water is what you want, a seated |
| a great deal of construction work. If taking the time | | | | tub can be a great choice. |
| and expense to do this is not to your liking, a simple | | | | Keep this points in mind when considering a soaking |
| freestanding model would be a better choice. | | | | tub and you'll find the choice much easier. |