Thanks for the link cncnh. My problem is that the tub will be in front of a bay window which will come down to about the tub rim -- not much room for a wall mount gorgeous as they are. I contacted Vintage Tub and they very helpfully informed me which brands will work with plumbing stubbed through the floor. It looks like I'm in luck. Both the Sunrise Specialty and the Strom Plumbing models should work for me! Thanks again!

The WetStyle f/s tub has a removable tray that sits across the tub. I like numberjunkie's idea of a shelf or ledge behind the tub for placing items and also like the idea of having the shower wall next to the tub tiled half-way up to have a space for installing a grab bar. WetStyle has an optional shelf that surrounds the tub, but I think it would make it more challenging to get in and out of the tub - would need to hop over the shelf. The drop-in tub I was initially considering was 72"x42" but that would likely not fit, so would need to be 72"x36". This weekend I looked at an open house (new construction) in my area that had a drop-in tub with a narrow space for the deck surround (see attached photo). The deck was tiled on the top and on the apron with white subway tile. I noticed that with the narrow deck space (about 2") and the tub overhang, it would be awkward to sit on the edge of the tub and swing my legs in or out of the tub. Wiithout space for a deck that is wide enough to comfortably sit on, ease of entry or exit may come down to depth of the tub and options for placement of grab bars. The Wetstyle tub is 22" deep; the drop-in tubs are generally deeper, more like 26"

Thanks so much for the suggestions and advice. I am concerned about being able to get the tub close enough for a faucet reach but far away enough to clean. Unfortunately, a floor mount is not ideal since we're on a concrete slab. A wall mount would be a much easier install. It would be on a wall backing up to the master closet, so I think we could also have a panel to access the plumbing. I really like the Newport brass fixture, although it's a bit more modern than fixtures we've used in the other bathrooms. I would like to use a readily available brand name so parts are replaceable.

X-posting from bathrooms and hoping to get a response here. I need to choose a wall mounted faucet for a freestanding tub we're using in a master bath remodel. We're readying the house for sale so looking for nice quality but affordable options. DH prefers Moen shower valves so it would be nice to find a tub faucet that's either the same brand or one that will coordinate with Moen shower and sink faucet options. We'll be using chrome finishes. This is the tub, vanity, and sconces we're using. We'll also be using a tumbled carrara subway tile in the shower and along the bottom half of the tub/vanity wall. The floor will be a black montauk slate tile. Kind of going for a modern rustic look. I prefer cross handles but levers are fine too. The faucet will be mounted on the wall along the back of the tub.