Upgrading tub from a shallow surround to a soaking tub. Recs please
Liv Leigh
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36 inch wide vanity or 32 wide inch tub in hall bath
Comments (13)Don't base your decision on the general dimensions. You need to look at actual tubs and, if possible, sit in them. I had a similar problem to yours in that I wanted no smaller than a 27-28" shower door, which limited the width of the adjoining tub options. After a ton of searching, I finally found a couple of 30" wide tubs that had equally large interior dimensions or felt more spacious inside than others. I ended up going with a Mirabelle Edenton (60"x30"x20") air bath, which was substantially cheaper than the wider Hydrosystems Lacey (and had a larger bottom interior dimension), and more attractive and sturdy feeling than the slightly cheaper Kohler Archer (which seems very tight inside but has good bottom interior dimensions. Anyhow, I'd take a closer look at 30" wide tubs and get the vanity you want. I just posted a video of the Edenton air bath in action if you want to check it out. You can also see other posts I have made regarding it and my remodel if you cannot find it locally (the brand is only sold by Ferguson's and the affiliated Californian equivalent)....See MoreWalk in shower vs. footed tub?
Comments (23)Wrighthouse, thanks. Since I've never used the tub (or shower) in the bathroom attached to the bedroom, I'm used to walking down the hall to take a bath every night. That's no hardship. I don't mind that. I just want to do what is best design-wise, with the space. Down the road, will future buyers go oooh & ahhh over the thought of a super-spacious shower, since most of America showers?? If so, it's worth the investment, & worth me walking down the hall to bathe. If not, then I should think about other options. Thanks for your input!...See MoreBest tub for bathing babies and dogs?
Comments (13)Thank you all for the great insights. Our kids are 12 and 13, but I do remember the baby days and was thinking of future owners. Re dogs -- Julie, what a great idea! You have me eying the utility sink in the mud room and figuring out how to transform that spot for a shower .... not going to happen any time soon, but it's a great idea. Thanks to all for the info on acrylic and dog nails. Pricklypear, you're right, dogs generally don't need to be bathed that frequently. In fact, our collie goes to a groomer every once in a while. But he tends to stink due to a digestive condition, and sometimes needs "emergency" bathing. But the truth is, we do have one more bathtub in this house. It's also acrylic of some kind, but it's cheap, in the basement, and not something that has to be pristine. I'm still stuck with a 30" width, though, and that really limits my tub choices. On to search Vikrell and cast iron!...See MoreWhat do you think of this Italian tub?
Comments (48)It may not be more since it doesn't have the stand. I like both of these better thhan the one you started out asking about. Did you see the translucent Jason tub? I love the look of that one, but I don't think I would put it in my bath. But I did notice they have it in blue now, and that makes it more interesting. ;-)...See MoreHU-787167202
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