Clawfoot Bathtubs: Classic Designs and Beautiful Centerpieces By Mesha Parks

Creating that perfect ambiance inside your bathroom can be a challenge, especially if you have a particular theme in mind. If you want to spruce up your bathroom, then a clawfoot bathtub might just work for you. Its classic design and elegant-looking exteriors make it truly a centerpiece in any bathroom.

Unlike most bathtubs, clawfoot tubs are not built-in. They can be free-standing in the middle of a bathroom. Most clawfoot bathtubs are made out of cast-iron, although there are also some made out of acrylic. They were once considered as luxury items because of their high prices and the usual beautiful and intricate designs on the tubs’ feet. There are still some expensive collectible antique clawfoot tubs nowadays, but most are only reproductions also look elegant but at much lower prices.

Clawfoot tubs are available in 5 styles, namely:

• Classic Roll Rim Tubs – these tubs are the typical tubs with flat rims. One end of the tub is rounded, but the other end is flat. They can also be called roll top tubs.

• Slipper Tubs – these tubs are sloped with one end higher than the other so the user can comfortably slouch or lounge while taking a bath.

• Double Slipper Tubs – Like slipper tubs, they also have slopes but both ends are raised, giving it a nice curvy design.

• Double-ended Tubs – These tubs have both ends rounded, unlike the classic roll rim or roll top tubs.

• Pedestal Tubs – Unlike other clawfoot bathtubs, pedestal tubs do not have feet, but instead they sit on top of a platform-like pedestal.

A clawfoot bathtub can liven up your bathroom. With many designs, styles and colors to choose from, there’s definitely one that will seem to call you to take it home. Moreover, it is a great addition in any bathroom as complements any interior theme. Aside from its aesthetic features, it can also have features such as water jets, aqua bubbles, a hand-held shower and many others. There are also some which have showers and even a shower curtain. With such beautiful designs and great features, your next bath might just be right inside your new clawfoot tub.