For so long, freestanding bathtubs in all their various forms have been considered the epitome of luxurious design ... With built-in surrounds, it integrates effortlessly into a bathroom ...

Some of us are shower people, and some are bathers. But there's a way to be both, as the Japanese discovered centuries ago when they developed the ofuro, or soaking tub. Traditionally, the ...

Here’s what several top designers in the D.C. region and two national experts had to say about the latest bathroom design trends. Tubs ... Toilets with built-in bidets are gaining favor ...

However, for those of us not lucky enough to have the luxury of a lot of space, Carrie says, "In smaller bathrooms, built-in ...

Elsewhere in the country, the spa look is hot–showers built with no walls ... this doesn't happen with an air tub. Bill Smith, a certified bath designer with Beautiful Baths in Rockville, says another ...

interior designer assumed a freestanding bath fixture would top the couple’s wish list. “We designed a beautiful sculptural tub, and they said they’d rather have a built-in,” she recalled.

Then they morphed into the built-in tub with apron front, but in 1973, Kohler came out with the iconic Birthday Bath. Sensuously curvy, and, yes, claw-footed, it got the design world interested in ...

Homeowners looking to renovate their residence often look to spruce up the bathroom ... for built-in materials, and that the design options tend to pale in comparison to freestanding tubs.

Since the outer shell for the tub is built on site, the materials used for construction can perfectly match the décor of your bathroom. 4. Undermount tub — Like the drop-in, this is a takeoff ...