Designer bathtubs: keep stress at bay through interior design
Interior design has the power to transform our mood.
The designer bathtub is here to stay, and it is a key element in interior design. With their sinuous shapes, harmonious design and clean lines, they have been gaining prominence in interior design projects by every interior designer, becoming yet another decorative feature of the room they are in.
The freestanding models, which rest on the floor without needing to be built in, have made it possible to put bathtubs at the service of interior design. Not only do they physically take up space in the bathroom, but thanks to their design they also go beyond its boundaries and decorate other corners of the house.
There is nothing more relaxing than a bathtub placed in the bedroom, next to the bed. It lets you take a bath in the evening and leave behind the hustle and bustle of the working day, in the purest style of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
Some also choose to place it in a separate room, near the dressing room or the dressing table, turning it into one more part of the ritual of getting dressed and putting on make-up before leaving the house. And in interior design projects, more and more people are choosing to make the most of a huge window facing the sea, treating themselves every day to a bath with spectacular views.
¿Functional shower or designer bathtub?
It’s true that the shower is more functional and takes up less space. It has a powerful energising effect and is perfect when time is short. The bathtub, however, invites us to take time for ourselves and enjoy the self-care that takes us away from the rush and the tyranny of the clock. In recent years, and especially now that we spend more time at home, it has become one of the keys to our leisure moments at home.
Many of today’s bathtubs have a hydromassage function. The bubbles, whose intensity can be adjusted, help us relax our muscles and enter a state of calm. And when combined with chromotherapy, our senses are awakened to achieve a particular mood.
Beyond their relaxing functions, in interior design projects and in design in general, designer bathtubs are used to decorate those places where visitors never go. Intimate corners, ours alone, where we can be ourselves.
Bespoke interior design and decoration projects
There are bathtubs of different shapes and materials. Smaller ones can be fitted into any small corner, while XL models are perfect for treating yourselves to a bath as a couple without needing to go to a spa. When carrying out the interior design project, our designers will take your tastes and needs into account to select the ideal model for you.
Nowadays, the interior design projects carried out by our studio Keinzo Interiores focus on bathtubs with voluptuous, round, oval or circular shapes. They are made from wood, iron, steel, stone, synthetic resins, fibreglass, or the ever-elegant acrylic bathtubs, with clean lines and a very pleasant, soft touch.
Likewise, bathtubs can be ordered in different colours, depending on the style we want to achieve for a particular room. If we are after a young, contemporary home, we can opt for minimalist models, which, despite not seeking the limelight, become the centre of attention. But if we prefer a vintage, romantic and bohemian touch, there are Victorian-style clawfoot bathtubs, which bring a touch of glamour, good taste and originality.
Although the origin of bathtubs dates back to 1800 BC in Babylon, the first clawfoot bathtubs emerged in the 19th century, serving upper-class families in the midst of the Victorian era. With rounded shapes, they were a genuine symbol of high purchasing power.
Of great quality, they were manufactured from a single piece of cast iron and coated with a thick layer of ceramic. They were so important in the home that families regarded them with the same consideration as any other piece of furniture in the house.
Although they were already replaced by more affordable models in the 20th century, their shapes and design make them highly sought-after today, which is why they have come back into use in interior design projects in Murcia and across Spain as a whole. If you want to give your private space a romantic, classic feel, or a touch of eclectic counterpoint, you can combine them with original decorative objects, such as chandeliers, large vases or exotic wood furniture.
If you’re unsure which model is ideal for you, it’s best to trust the judgement of specialist professionals, interior designers, who will ensure your bathtub becomes the centrepiece of your relaxation and one of the most characterful objects in your home’s decor. Trust Keinzo Interiores, we are a specialist interior design studio in Murcia. We carry out complete renovations with a turnkey service so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. Tell us about your project on 696 67 87 39.