The Benefits Of A Japanese Freestanding Tub
Do you appreciate a good bath? Do you long to escape under hot water until you prune after a hard day? Then you will no doubt understand the allure of a Japanese freestanding tub. Built specifically for deep soaking, Japanese tubs are the perfect soaking bathtub as well as an attractive addition to a bathroom. If you're remodeling your bathroom and seeking to upgrade your bathtub, here a few reasons to consider a Japanese style tub.
4 Reasons to Buy a Japanese Freestanding Tub
1. Therapeutic Soaking
The Japanese and other ancient cultures understood the value of a hot bath. Today, we also recognize that value and can appreciate how these cultures designed their tubs. A Japanese freestanding tub is barrel-like in shape, tall and deep, and includes a step stool or short ladder to enter the tub. You sit down inside of it so the water rises up to the neck. Not only does this give you a full body soak but it's a comfortable way to bathe as well. If you're tired of contorting your body to bathe in a standard American tub, try a Japanese tub as an alternative.
2. Saving Space
A freestanding Japanese tub will provide a better bath and may save space in your bathroom compared to traditional style tubs. Because Japanese tubs are tall and deep versus long and wide, you can soak comfortably for a longer time period while your tub sits compactly in a corner or leaves plenty of room around it. If you don't have a lot of room, this feature may allow you to have a tub deep enough to soak in. Some more modern rectangular models sit snugly in a corner and take up very little floor space. On the other hand, if you have room to spare, add a second freestanding Japanese tub for side-by-side bathing.
3. Aesthetically Pleasing
While all of us want function, most of us desire beauty in our home as well. Not all bathtubs you can buy are pretty or sleek. But a Japanese freestanding tub can be both. Japanese tubs come in both modern and traditional styles. Some are made with traditional materials like wood, while others are constructed from more contemporary materials like acrylic or cutting edge materials like stainless steel. The tall round, and sometimes rectangular, design can be standing art in a bathroom. If you want a bathtub that pleases all of your senses, look for a Japanese tub.
4. Modern Conveniences
You may appreciate the ancient practice of soaking but still want some of the modern conveniences of technology. Many models of Japanese tubs come with whirlpool jets for a soothing hydro-massage coupled with deep bathing. A Japanese freestanding tub will provide both ancient bathing know-how and current water therapy technology.
Whether you are already familiar with Japanese tubs or have just been introduced, you may now see why they've gained popularity in western parts of the world. The therapeutic effects of a deep soak, the space saving design, aesthetically pleasing looks, and modern technology combine to make a Japanese freestanding tub a great addition for your home as well.
