Back-to wall vs corner baths vs contemporary freestanding – which one to pick?

There are many advantages to corner baths and back-to-wall baths — the most predominant being the space-saving benefits of both.Learn more about how various baths can wash your worries away in an instant: Back-to-wall freestanding baths are positioned with one length attached to the wall, offering ergonomic benefits such as fixing taps to the wall for a uniquely seamless look. Corner freestanding baths have long been a popular choice thanks to an innovative design suitable for all bathrooms, while also granting additional storage space along the sides. Contemporary freestanding baths allow for placement anywhere in your bathroom (within reason), giving you a lot more freedom in how you design your bathroom

What are the best freestanding bath brands?

A freestanding bath is a permanent home fixture, so investing in quality is key to gaining longevity in return. Leading brands Caroma , Studio 1 and Victoria & Albert , offer some of the best in the bath business. Granting endless variety amongst a huge range of freestanding baths, browse some of the impressive options that these brands offer: Material: Stone freestanding bath versus an enamel one will create a completely different look. Size: 1690mm, 1700mm and 1500mm sizes tailor to every bathroom. Shape: Round, rectangular and asymmetric complement interiors of all styles. Colour: Go monochrome with matte black or sleek white with a gloss finish. We also carry an exceptional range of drop in spas if you want to crank the lavishness up a few notches.

Can you have a freestanding bath in a small bathroom?

Short for space? No problem. We recommend getting a 1500mm freestanding bath as it's a comfortable size without being too small. Alternatively, a back-to-wall freestanding bath works perfectly in compact spaces. Whatever your preference, look no further than Harvey Norman for all your bathing needs. Ensure that during this entire process that you consult with a bathroom & building specialist, as freestanding baths are much heavier than regular drop in baths . Your bathroom floor may need to be reinforced before your new freestanding bath can be installed. Now that you understand the basics, it's time to check out bathroom mixers , tapware and bath spouts to complete the look. While you're making some changes, have a look at our range of heated towel racks and above counter basins .

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