Luxury Freestanding Bathroom Ideas

Want to add freestanding features to your bathroom? This article covers compact baths, storage solutions and design tips for every style and space. Find out how to transform your bathroom quickly and beautifully.

Compact Freestanding Baths for Small Bathrooms

Do you think a freestanding bath won’t fit in your small bathroom? Think again! Compact freestanding baths, designed for spaces 1500mm or shorter, offer all the luxury of full-sized tubs without taking up much room. For example, the Varese Solid Surface Bath features a curved design, perfect for compact, allowing you to soak in luxury even in a small bathroom.

Baulane 1500 Freestanding Stone Bath

Back-to-wall freestanding baths are another clever option. They combine the elegance of a freestanding tub with the practicality of a wall bath, saving floor space while maintaining style. Placing one side against the wall keeps the luxurious feel and functionality intact.

Corner placement is also a great way to save space. Benefits include:

• Freeing up floor space
• Creating a spa-like atmosphere
• Budget-friendly options compared to larger models
• Available in modern, traditional and slipper styles

Whatever your small space, there’s a compact freestanding bath for you.

Back-to-wall Freestanding Tubs

Back-to-wall freestanding baths are the best of both worlds. Styled like standalone baths but with a flat side against the wall, they maximise space and add style. The Monza Double Ended Back to Wall Bath (1700 x 800mm) is perfect for small bathrooms.

Baulane 1700 Freestanding Stone Bath

These tubs often come with deck-mounted taps and integrated waste and overflow systems, making installation easier. Compact baths like these prove luxury is possible even in limited space.

Corner Placement Benefits: Placing a freestanding bath in a corner frees up floor space, making the bathroom feel more open. It allows better wall utilisation, leaves room for other features like showers and offers flexible layouts to suit your needs.

Classic Roll Top Freestanding Baths

Classic roll-top baths are timeless and beautiful. They often feature ball and claw feet and intricate details, adding a touch of royalty to traditional bathrooms. Standing on legs or plinths, they become a stunning feature.

Budget-friendly options, such as the Duke 1795 Traditional Roll-Top Bath, offer this classic style without the price tag. These baths offer a luxurious bathing experience with a hint of history and sophistication.

Modern Freestanding Baths with Clean Lines:

For a modern look, consider modern freestanding baths with clean lines. Their minimalist design features smooth, sleek shapes that add luxury and style. Double-ended baths with curves are a stylish feature in modern bathrooms.

These baths blend seamlessly with modern decor, offering a streamlined, functional, and beautiful look.

Slipper Freestanding Baths

Slipper baths are known for their ergonomic design, high backs and sloping sides for maximum comfort. Available in various lengths, such as 1700mm, they offer plenty of room for a full-body soak, perfect for both modern and traditional bathrooms.

Their sleek design creates a luxurious feature, style and comfort for a relaxing soak.

Double Freestanding Baths

Double-ended baths, such as Bateau styles, are popular for their symmetry and spacious interiors. You can relax at either end, which is perfect for couples.

Stone resin freestanding tubs retain heat well, enhancing the bathing experience. For example, Britton’s Enviro double-ended bath has a rounded shape that contours the body, luxury and comfort.

Finishes for Freestanding Bathtubs

Freestanding tubs come in various finishes to suit any style:

• Matt black
• Sparkling gold
• Silver
• Dark olive
• Grey
• Copper
• Nickel

Gloss finishes brighten up bathrooms with limited light and is easier to clean but may show watermarks. Matte finishes offer a minimalist look, adding texture and resisting fingerprints, which creates a peaceful atmosphere. Unique finishes, such as the Duke Blue 1695 Double-Ended Roll-Top Bath, add personality and character.

Storage Around Freestanding Baths

Maximising storage can be tricky but achievable with clever ideas. Wall-mounted cabinets save floor space and provide storage. Mirrored cabinets add storage and reflect light, making the bathroom feel bigger.

Corner baths can create seating areas doubling as storage. Built-in wall shelving near the bath offers convenient storage without cluttering the space.

Mirrors and Light: Placing mirrors opposite windows maximises natural light reflection, making the room feel larger and brighter. This works exceptionally well in small bathrooms.

Converting Showers into Wet Rooms

Converting a shower into a wet room maximises space and adds luxury. Wet rooms eliminate separate shower enclosures, making the whole bathroom feel bigger. Many compact, freestanding baths double as shower baths, making them perfect for small spaces.

Proper installation requires correct sloping and sealing for drainage, accommodating bath size and planning plumbing access.## Luxury Materials for Freestanding Baths

Freestanding baths are available in luxury materials such as cast iron, stone resin, and double-skinned acrylic. Cast iron is durable and scratch-resistant; stone resin offers a luxurious look and heat retention, while acrylic provides both durability and aesthetics. Britton Bathrooms uses high-strength, slip-resistant materials for safety and longevity.

Installation Tips

• Cast-iron and stone resin tubs are heavy; check the floor support.
• Check floor strength for filled bath weight.
• Wall-mounted fixtures above back-to-wall tubs simplify plumbing and reduce costs.
• Use certified plumbers for proper installation and leak prevention.

Freestanding Bath Models

We offer a range of models to suit various styles and spaces. BC Designs modern and traditional craftsmanship baths, Britton Bathrooms Sustain (modern square) and Reuse (curved back) single and double-ended.

Summary

Freestanding baths add style and versatility to any bathroom, big or small. From compact designs to luxury materials and finishes, there’s a freestanding bath for everyone. This guide covers options, installation tips, and popular models to help you make an informed choice.

Whether you want a modern minimalist or classic retreat, a freestanding bath turns your space into a personal haven. Browse freestanding baths and find yours.

FAQs

Can a freestanding bath fit in a small bathroom?

Yes! Compact freestanding baths for spaces 1500mm or shorter.

What is a back to wall freestanding bath?

A freestanding bath with a flat side against the wall, style and space-saving.

How can I add storage around a freestanding bath?

Wall-mounted or mirrored cabinets and corner shelving.

What materials are used in luxury freestanding baths?

Cast iron, stone resin and double-skinned acrylic, all durable and heat-retentive.