Welcome to the unfolding story of our attempt to remodel/restore the WWII-era home that we purchased in 1989. A minimalist traditional style residence with good "bones" but very little character, my husband and I would like to transform the house into an Arts & Crafts-inspired gem. Having languished in the project for many years, I am hoping this blog will provide the accountability we need to stay focused on our dream. Come join us on the journey!

Monday, September 5, 2011

Some Small Tub Ideas

A few days ago, during an impromptu discussion/planning session for our bathroom remodel, my husband and I investigated bathtubs online.  In truth, this was me having him look at a website that I had discovered where someone else already did the hard work of sorting through all the decent tubs on the market to locate the few that would fit in a small space.  As our bathroom is only 40 square feet, I think it qualifies as "small" by any stretch of the imagination.  After some measuring and personal fitting (i.e., King Richard actually sitting in the tub while considering possible depth to overflow statistics), he settled on this one:  the Kohler® Archer® 5-foot tub.

I am ok with it, but I am not too particular about the bathtub.  I don't usually do the luxuriating soak routine. I leave that to the man of the house, the thyroid patient who needs to warm up once in a while.  I am more concerned with the choice and arrangement of cabinets.  I will be getting to that soon (I hope).  In the meantime, since the overall goal of the house restoration/remodel is to focus on Arts & Crafts styling, I do like what the Kohler® website has to say about the Archer® series:
The transitional aesthetic of the Archer Suite is achieved by blending subtle design elements found in craftsman furniture's chamfering techniques and the intricate facets of jewelry.  This combination of beveled edges and curved bases creates a timeless appeal that suits an array of design motifs.
If you have a small bathroom like I do and are looking for a new bathtub, you may want to check out these two articles by Diane Rixon at DIY-Life.  I found them to be quite helpful.

Sensational Soaking Tubs for Small Spaces, Part 1
Sensational Soaking Tubs for Small Spaces, Part 2

Note:  No compensation was received for any referrals or mentions in this article.

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