Choosing the Perfect Clawfoot Bathtub

It doesn't matter if you are building a new home or if you are redoing the bathroom in your existing home, there are always going to be ways for you to spruce things up and to make it uniquely your own.  One of the things that you can do is to add a feature attraction to the bathroom, such as a specialty bathtub.  Although you do certainly have a lot of different choices whenever it comes to the tub that you could choose, a clawfoot bathtub can really make it special.Believe it or not, there are multiple decisions that need to be made whenever you are choosing a clawfoot bathtub.  At its most basic level, you're going to need to choose the color of the tub and you can either purchase a new clawfoot bathtub in the existing color or purchase an older tub and refinish it to the color that you like.  Depending on whether the tub is acrylic or cast iron, the procedure can be quite different and you may want to hire this work out to someone who specializes in these kind of projects.There are 5 different types of clawfoot bathtubs for you to choose from.  The most basic type, or classic, is going to be rounded on one end with the water typically flowing into the opposing end.  The slipper tub is going to be raised on one side, giving you a comfortable place to rest and the double slipper tub will be raised on either side, with the water typically flowing into the center of the tub from over the edge.  A double ended tub is going to be rounded on both ends, without being raised and the pedestal tub will be seated on a pedestal instead of one individual claw feet.Choosing an antique clawfoot bathtub can give you a very classic look to your bathroom, along with providing you a very pleasant place to relax and read.  Some of the more modern clawfoot tubs are made of acrylic and they may also have the antique look, but there are also some that can easily fit into a more modern decor.  Both the antique and the modern clawfoot tubs can provide you with a very comfortable bathing experience.The clawfoot bathtub fixtures are also a very important part of it, and they can change the entire look of the tub, depending on the ones that you choose.  Many times, people will choose the accessories to match the finish of the feet, so they are typically gold, silver, nickel or brass.  You can also choose these accessories to be more classic in design or moderate, depending on the tub that you choose.Since you are dealing with a smaller room in the home, you are often limited in that type of furniture that can be included in the room.  By going with a clawfoot bathtub, you can add some real personality to this area of the home, along with adding a feature that will provide you with a lot of enjoyment for many years to come.