Treating yourself to a bath wrapped in scented foam is an undeniable pleasure. If this ritual also includes design at center stage, the pleasure doubles.
Classic or ultra-modern, compact or spectacular, freestanding bathtubs transform the beauty routine into an open-stage show. Because they mix cutting-edge materials with practical functions and position themselves at the center of the bathroom to carry forward the philosophy of new well-being: intimate, but also free, very private, always playful. The result is everyday luxury, which immerses us in a bath of pampering, with an inevitable touch of style.
1 – DETAIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
A rope ties the Tempo bathtub by Sanycces, made of highly resistant and high-performance acrylic material. A simple detail, which gives character to the entire bathroom and allows you to “divide” the tub into two colours, while the wooden tray (round or oval) adds a practical and chic touch.
Time by Sanycces, design Jeorge Herrera, 170x75x60h cm, from €2,200 – sanycces.es
2 – MAXIMUM HYGIENE
Nordic design, with a look to the past, for Boreal by Acquabella, which replaces the traditional feet with a base and highlights the edge with a concentric decoration. It is made of Dolotek®, a material patented by the company, which combines resin and dolomite for unparalleled resistance, bacteria and virus proof and with a “pure white” effect.
Boreal by Acquabella, 170x80x61h cm, €2,883 – acquabella.com
3 – 360° WELL-BEING
Organic and enveloping design, incredible durability of the material and total recyclability. The Meisterstück Oyo Duo double-back bathtub from Kaldewei, inspired by Japanese porcelain manufacturing, is made of fully recyclable enamelled steel. It is available in eight color variants.
Meisterstück Oyo Duo by Kaldewei, design Stefan Diez, minimum and maximum measurements: 163/173×77/82×43.9h cm, from €3,604 – kaldewei.it
4 – JAPANESE RITUAL
Dip by Rexa is inspired by Ofuro, the ancient Japanese bath. Compact and deep, it was designed to enjoy a regenerating experience, sitting and immersed in water. It is available in KorakrilTM Blend Ice White or in Shark in the colors black, graphite, light mud, light gray and ginger, with soft touch finishes and can be completed with a storage shelf and storage stand, to facilitate access to the tub.
Dip by Rexa, designed by Monica Graffeo, 135x75x85h cm, from €4,995 – rexadesign.it
5 – ENGLISH MODERNISM
Classic style, but a futuristic soul for Ottocento by Agape: it is made of biobased Cristalplant®, a composite material that is soft and silky to the touch which retains the heat of the water. Also available in the variant with exterior painted in dark gray or light grey. Exhaust and overflow circuit visible.
Ottocento by Agape, design Benedini Associati, 178x79x59.5h cm from €4,439 – agapedesign.it
6 – A NEST IN MARBLE
A monolith carved from a single block of marble: Kora by Kreoo is a true masterpiece and stands out in the middle of the bathroom, resting on the stand with a gold, dark bronze or matt black finish. Its asymmetric shape facilitates movement and hugs the body ensuring maximum comfort.
Kora by Kreoo, design Enzo Berti, 170x84x74h cm, €30,000 – kreoo.com
7 – CUTTING-EDGE VINTAGE
Retrò by Kerasan recalls old cast iron bathtubs, but focuses on cutting-edge materials such as acrylic resin and brass. Compact and scenic, it has an exposed drain and lion’s paw feet and is available in the black or completely white version, with details in gold, bronze, white or chrome finish.
Retrò by Kerasan, 170x79x77h cm, from €2,857 – kerasan.it
8 – SPA EFFECT
Infinity system, Oxygen plus and chromotherapy. Glamor by Kinedo, decorated with a precious mosaic motif, controls the water level through a slit under the pillow, avoiding spills when you immerse yourself in the tub and revitalizes the skin thanks to the oxygen microbubbles of the two diffusers.
Glamor by Kinedo, 180x80xh60cm, from €8,450 – kinedo.it
9 – EXTRA COMFORT
Compact, essential, square and yet enveloping: Cuba by antoniolupi has a geometric shell, sculpted inside with soft shapes that create a comfortable seat. Made in white Flumood or colored Colormood, thanks to its small size it can be placed in the center of the room, in a corner, in a niche or built-in, even in a small bathroom.
Cuba by antoniolupi, 125x75x70h cm, €8,238 – antoniolupi.it
10 – DELUXE WHIRLPOOL
The Stile bathtub by Novellini is a concentration of technology, for complete well-being: in addition to the Cromolight lighting system, it has a hydromassage with Whirlpool multi-jet (6 lateral, 2 footbed and 6 dorsal), a further 10 Airpool jets at the bottom of the tub, the capacitive control and a comfortable headrest in non-toxic and antibacterial material. In addition, it is equipped with an automatic cleaning and disinfection system.
Style by Novellini, minimum and maximum measurements: 170/190×70/90×23/33 cm, from €5,725 – novellini.it
On the cover, Japanese inspiration for the rounded and high Zencha bathtub by Duravit, which recalls the traditional Japanese Ofuro. It is made of DuroCast® Plus, satin white. Zencha by Duravit, design Sebastian Herkner, 125x125x63h cm, €6,173 – duravit.it
