September 14, 2020, 9:01 am | Read time: 3 minutes
A bathtub in the bedroom is something some people know from upscale hotel rooms–and luxury apartments. But you can also make this dream a reality in your own home. Here’s what you should consider and the options available.
It might be premature to call it a trend. The reservations still seem too significant. However, some avant-gardists have already boldly committed, and innovative interior designers are generally open to the vision. The bathtub (or shower) in the living or bedroom certainly still needs advocates, but when viewed without prejudice, the idea of a spatial and mental connection between living and bathing can develop considerable charm.
Bathing and Sleeping in One Room: Luxury Hotels as Pioneers
So far, the enticing concept of the bathtub in the bedroom has mainly resonated in luxury hotels. There, a pampered clientele is evidently increasingly enjoying the ease of slipping from bed into a dream bath.
In private settings, however, several questions arise when considering such a solution. First, there’s the moisture that inevitably forms around a hot bath. Adequate ventilation options should be available to ensure sufficient fresh air.
Bedding and mattresses are not as appealing when slightly damp. It’s also wise to keep objects sensitive to fine water vapor, such as paintings, drawings, and books, away from the immediate vicinity of the tub.
Check the Floor’s Durability
The flooring should also be able to withstand moisture without complaint. Tropical woods would be ideal here, as they can handle water splashes while exuding a coziness that suits both living and bedroom areas. Of course, a division of the flooring can also be considered, practically placing the tub on an island covered with ceramic, marble, mosaic, or other typical bathroom materials. Naturally, the installation should first and foremost ensure the strength and load-bearing capacity of the subfloor.
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Bathtub in the Bedroom – Account for Enough Space
One should not underestimate the space requirement for a bathtub in the bedroom. If the tub gets too close to other furnishings, it can quickly become cramped. The combination of bath and living demands a certain generosity. The desire to save space by merging both areas often proves to be an illusion in practice. A kind of spa within your own four walls is certainly appealing, but the spatial conditions must be right.
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A Question of Intimacy
Eliminating the separation between bath and bedroom follows the general trend of allowing individual living and life areas within the home to merge. However, the principal decision should focus on whether you truly want to combine two such intimate spheres. If you live alone, the question will be different than if you live with a partner or family. Extensive discussions should precede any planning. However, there are many intermediate stages between total and no separation, such as half-height or glass walls, freestanding shelves, or flexible screens.
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A Sensual Thought
The bathtub within reach of the bed or even in the middle of the living area can certainly be an enticing, all-sensory thought. The fact that its implementation currently requires a lot of imagination and boldness doesn’t mean you can’t play with the idea. Various international manufacturers like Glass 1989, apaiser, or Kaldewei are already feeding these fantasies with beautiful images.
(Author: Kai Ritzmann)