Bathtub in the bedroom: pros and cons

Bathtub in the bedroom: in this article we will examine the pros and cons of this furnishing solution that represents the dream of many Italians. Thanks to our advice, you will be able to quickly understand how to realise your dream of being able to relax every evening after a long day's work in a comfortable bathtub in your bedroom: this represents a typical luxury of a room suite in a prestigious hotel.

Here's how to realise this furnishing solution in an ordinary bedroom

Simple bathtub or jacuzzi for the bedroom

Having a bathtub or jacuzzi in your bedroom is undoubtedly a fascinating and somewhat eccentric furnishing solution. Like all installations and special furnishing configurations, the installation of a bathtub in a bedroom also requires some important attention, especially in the initial design phase.

In order to professionally install a bathtub in your bedroom, you will need to carefully check a number of technical aspects beforehand. For this operation, it may be advisable to ask for the support of a specialised technician who can take care of this intervention.

First of all, the aspect that you will have to consider is the size of your bedroom. In order to be able to proceed with the installation of a bathtub in a bedroom, the latter will need a large space, especially if you intend to place the bathtub in the middle of the room or in front of the bed.

In this regard, we would like to point out that the most important secret for the installation of a bathtub in a bedroom is to free up your space as much as possible, opting if possible for a room with a walk-in wardrobe. Thanks to this configuration you can avoid the clutter of the wardrobe inside your room.

If the size of your bedroom does not allow for the installation of a bathtub or a hydromassage bathtub, the alternative could be the creation of a bathroom with bathtub, directly connected to the bedroom: in this way you can have a sort of bathroom in your bedroom, with all the relative comforts.

Bathtub in the room: proper plumbing required

If you are lucky enough to have a room large enough to install a bathtub in it, we recommend, if possible, using the existing plumbing system and having a water connection to create a drain for emptying the bathtub.

If you are renovating your bedroom, then the installation of a bathtub in the bedroom will require adequate plumbing and drainage (especially in the case of new construction). In this way you can avoid any unpleasant surprises once the building site has been completed.

If the adjustment of the installations is particularly complicated (too complex and costly building work is required), you can decide to build a platform. Underneath the platform you can place the new network of the installation: in this way you will create a sort of platform, in which you can place the bathtub.

Bathtub in the bedroom: opinions of professionals and architects

In the debate between furniture professionals and architects, the subject of bathtubs is a relatively complex and delicate one. It tends to be said that you either love or hate a bathtub.

Certainly, deciding to install a bathtub in one's own space (including the bedroom) is the ideal solution for those who love to bathe (or for those who prefer a bath to a shower) and want to spend time soaking in a tub of warm water to relax and spend their free time.

If you love bathing, the expert's advice is to always pay the utmost attention to the characteristics required from a technical point of view, in order to be able to install a bathtub in your bedroom: if even one of these aspects is missing, installing a bathtub in your bedroom will be unthinkable.

Bathtub in the bedroom: possible solutions

Here are the two main solutions for installing a bathtub in your bedroom. You can opt for the purchase and installation of a freestanding bathtub: you can place the furniture in the middle of the bedroom or close to a wall. In this case you can decide to cover the furniture with a modern (stone) panelling.

In these circumstances you will actually create a bedroom with a bathtub that looks like a small swimming pool: something few can afford.

Or you could consider having the bathtub in a bathroom with a glass wall overlooking the bedroom. If necessary, you can decide to darken the window with modern curtains.

Regardless of the furnishing solution you decide to create, the presence of a bathtub in the bedroom will offer you the possibility to create a unique furnishing, enhancing the elegant shapes of the bathtub itself.

Bathtub in the bedroom: beware of humidity

Last but not least, when installing a bathtub in your bedroom, you should pay close attention to humidity. It is important to prevent the spread of moisture throughout the bedroom.

Just as you would when furnishing a bathroom, when installing a bathtub in your bedroom, you will need to have a proper ventilation system to draw in the air and vapours generated by the bathtub. This will help keep the environment healthy and prevent the spread of mould and odours.