Freestanding baths

Add a touch of period charm to your bathroom with a luxurious freestanding bath. Unquestionably elegant, they make a stunning addition to any bathroom. Take a look at a selection of Real Homes’ favourites…

ABOVE: Cast iron Spey bath, £2,825 + VAT, Drummonds.

Drummonds

With a gently sloping back and deep roll the cast iron Spey bath is Drummond’s most spacious and sumptuous freestanding bath. The exterior can be polished or lacquered by hand, painted in a variety of stylish Sophie Conran colours, primed or raw. The Spey bath measures (L)193.5x(W)86.5x(H)63 and costs £2,825 plus VAT.

ABOVE: Amalfi cast iron bath with Piano gloss finish, £3699.99 + VAT, Victoria & Albert Baths.

Victoria & Albert Baths

If you’re looking for a bath with a contemporary twist, the Amalfi cast iron bath is perfect. Designed to bring traditional luxury into modern homes, the Amalfi bath is finished in V&A Baths' new Piano black gloss. Contrasting with the crisp white interior, the black gloss creates a stylish monochrome look that will work well in modern design schemes. You can also choose from a range of other finishes. The Amalfi measures (L)164x(W)80x(h)62.5cm, £3,699.99.

ABOVE: Astonian Slipper bath, £1,014, Aston Matthews.

Aston Matthews

The single-ended roll-top Astonian Slipper bath is luxuriously relaxing. The bath comes with a smooth, primed exterior for you to paint to suit your design scheme. It measures (L)155x(H)76.5cm and costs £1,014.

ABOVE: Reproduction Copper Bath, £3,900 + VAT, Chadder & Co.

Chadder & Co.

The opulent Reproduction Copper Bath is a stylish addition to any bathroom. The copper colour makes it versatile and suitable for most colour schemes. Handmade with a lacquered finish and tinned interior, it epitomises classic elegance. It measures (L)171x(W)69x(H)72cm, £3,900 plus VAT.

BY LAURA ARMSTRONG
January 2012