What Type Of Bathtub Suits Your Home The Best?
Bathtubs come in different shapes and sizes, so it can be hard to know which to pick out for your home.
09/05/2022
We break down the different types and sizes of bathtubs and what works best for different situations.
Types of Bathtubs
The critical difference between tub types is the bathtub dimensions.
Measure the space before settling on your favorite choice, as the square footage will ultimately decide which type of bathtub suits your home the best.
Freestanding Bathtub
The classic clawfoot is a type of freestanding
bathtub. This type of bathtub is not attached or
built into the wall, so it stands on its own in
the available free space of your bathroom.
The average freestanding bathtub dimensions
are 60 inches (length) x 30 inches (width) with
a water depth of around 19 inches.
Works
best in large bathrooms, areas with a lot of
available free space
Corner Bathtub
The
corner bathtub uses the bathroom corner, which
is typically used for storage. These are
considered "luxury" tubs as they are not only
quite big in terms of width but are outfitted
with
jets or other relaxation features.
The average corner bathtub is triangle-shaped
with dimensions of 60 inches (length) x 60
inches (width) with a water depth of around 20
inches.
Works best in bathrooms with a
focus on relaxation, non-conventional shaped
bathrooms where the corner works as available
free space
Drop-In Bathtub
Drop-in
bathtubs are built into the wall by length but
not by width. So the drop-in tub sits flush
against the wall while the head and foot of the
tub are free and not built against anything.
This build makes it similar to the standard
alcove bathtub, which most homes come with as
default.
The standard dimensions of the
drop-in bathtub are 60 inches (length) x 30
inches (width) with a water depth of about 16
inches.
Works best in medium-sized
bathrooms where space is not a concern, those
who want a bathtub separate from their shower
Alcove Bathtub
The alcove bathtub is the most
common and often comes as the default in most
apartments and houses. These tubs fit into the
wall by both length and width, so three sides
are flush with the wall.
Alcove tubs are
often a combination bath and shower.
The
average dimensions for an alcove bathtub are 60
inches (length) x 30 inches (width) with a water
depth of about 14 inches.
Works best in
small spaces, those who want a bath-shower
combination
Undermount Bathtub
The
undermount bathtub is very similar to the alcove
bathtub with the aesthetic being the main
difference.
Undermount bathtubs are
generally more expensive than alcove bathtubs
because stone or tile material is used on the
tub to help it blend into the bathroom's
aesthetic.
The top rim of the tub looks
standard, but the other visible parts of the
feature stone or tile.
The average
dimensions for an undermount bathtub are 60
inches (length) x 30 inches (width) with a water
depth of about 16 inches.
Works best in
small spaces, those looking for a tub that can
blend into their bathroom design
Walk-In Bathtub
Walk-in bathtubs are ideal for those
looking for
accessible solutions in their
bathroom. These tubs are great for people with
disabilities, the elderly, or anyone looking for
a less slippery bathtub experience.
These tubs are on a slight elevation and have a
door that can be opened. Homeowners can simply
walk into the bathtub rather than having to
climb over the rim.
The average
dimensions for walk-in bathtubs are 60 inches
(length) x 30 inches (width) with a water depth
of about 30 inches.
Works best in
accessible bathrooms, medium spaces, and those
looking for deep bathtubs
Wrap Up
Depending on your home, different types of
bathtubs may fit better or worse. The most
important priority is finding one that will fit
in the space available.
From there, you
can invest in the hardware that will fit and
still add to the overall aesthetic.