Do you have a housekeeper? If not, you want to get on your hands and knees while standing on your head to clean behind and under a free standing tub? I thought not.

Thanks for the input. We have decided for the built-in tub. :-)

As stated above, a free standing tub looks beautiful in a large open space. Other than that, I see zero benefits to it and numerous downsides. If you would like my long list of downsides, let me know and i will list.

CDR Design I am planning a master bath remodel and have an existing wet room that is 70 square feet. Aesthetically the space calls for a freestanding tub. I am very interested in your downsides list.

Sure, Kellie. I am not against them per se.......just would give a lot of thought before I installed one. I would ask myself the question: why do I want one? What is the benefit?

Is there a dedicated room 70 sf or is the entire bath 70 sf?

1 Generally more expensive than built-in

2 Generally heavy, often requiting a reinforced floor

3 Generally high sides, making it harder for kids or elderly to get in and out of

4 Very difficult to clean around when placed near a wall

5 nowhere to store things like soap, shampoo and conditioner, unless you use a bath caddy or a freestanding stool beside the bath. Caddy takes away from the beauty of free-standing, IMO.

6 Trend watch: will they look so "2020" in a few years?

Thank you!

Sure!