A fast track way to elevate any bathroom space is the addition of a freestanding bath. In this edit, we’ve selected nine sculptural places to soak.
A bathroom where the tub is the hero of the space; is an easy feat when the tub stands on its own. From an Art Deco-style tub from Norm Architects to a teardrop-shaped tub from Gareth Ashton, we see how designers explore a modern take on the traditional freestanding bath.
This feature originally appeared in est magazine issue #42.
Malvern House by Beatrix Rowe | Photography by Shannon McGrath
A descendant of the old-fashioned ribbed-steel tub, the Vieques bathtub by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola can be complemented with teak accessories and comes in both white and dark grey.
The Stand bathtub by Norm Architects is modelled off tubs from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, with its classic build and lion-shaped feet.
Designed to last, the Boffi Faroe is generous in size and velvety to touch, made from Cristalplant.
The Loho Studio Clay bath is a natural fit in the minimalist bathroom. This sculptural piece also comes in eight different colours.
The Gareth Ashton Balthazar Stone bath brings an air of glamour and luxury to the bathroom with its metallic exterior.
The Kreoo Venice bathtub draws inspiration from the city of Venice; its long narrow shape recalls the famous gondola boats, while its veined marble symbolises the irregular network of the canals.
The handcrafted Claybrook Orbit bath is designed to create an immersive home spa feel available in many stone finishes.
The Water Monopoly Rockwell bath is a modern take on an antique bath, making it a worthy addition to either a contemporary or traditional bathroom.
As the name suggests, Gareth Ashton’s Barwon ClearStone Tear Drop bath takes the shape of a soft teardrop. Its manufactured using clay and gibbsite minerals, owing to a lightweight, streamlined design.
