Choosing a suitable bath for the home is a tough call as you need to be mindful of your space and the aesthetics you wish to achieve. If you want to add a hint of luxury to your bathroom and get a range of benefits, stone baths can be your best choice. The material of these baths helps retain heat better than a standard tub and is extremely easy to maintain. You also get them in various shapes, sizes, and colour options. While these attributes are must-haves in your list for your bath, you may want to know a bit more before taking the leap and purchasing. 

So, here is everything you need to learn to make the perfect addition to your bathroom.

What is a stone bath?

A stone bath is carved from a block of natural stone. Making the bath includes processing the stone to eliminate impurities and ensuring that the highest grade of stone is used.

The materials commonly used for stone baths are sandstone, granite, marble, onyx, quartz, and travertine. These tubs add value to the house and add to the aesthetic appeal. 

You can also get artificial or stone resin bathtubs that have gained quite a popularity.

What is a stone resin or artificial bathtub?

If you wish to use a bathtub for the long term, a stone resin bathtub can be a great choice. A stone resin bathtub is made from a chemical blend of acrylic and stone powder. These tubs appear like natural stone, but the wall is thinner than real stone tubs and retains less heat. Stone resin tubs are also available in custom colours and have non-porous surfaces that make these baths durable and look closer to natural stone bathtubs. 

Natural stone Vs Artificial stone bathtubs: Which is better?

Natural stone bathtubs are hand carved from a block of stone. Artificial tubs use stone powder, acrylic and other materials. These tubs are made from a mould; their shapes and sizes are predesigned. But natural tubs are customisable, giving you more flexibility while choosing shapes and sizes.

A natural stone bathtub can be better than an artificial one due to its heat retention abilities, as they have thicker walls. Both tubs are very heavy and require floor reinforcement before installation. Also, they have similar life spans.

The average price of natural stone tubs may range between $5000-$15000, while artificial stone tubs may cost around $9000 and $30,000. 

How would you choose the right shape and style?

A freestanding bath is an excellent design feature for your bath. But sometimes, space could be a limitation. In that case, you should look for designs that complement the space. 

A classic oval space can be the central theme for a larger space. But bathrooms with compact space need a bath sitting close to the wall that offers both functionality and practicality. This way, you can maximise the floor space without compromising the quality and style of the tub.

How would you style your stone bath?

A luxurious soak in your bath needs the right choices of taps. If you have a separate shower in your bathroom, you may not need a handheld shower. However, cleaning the bath or rinsing your hair can be a great addition. 

You can also install wall-mounted taps with handheld showers that offer style and functionality and sit on the wall discreetly without taking up the bath space.  

Deciding on the bath and taps is not all. When you are done with that, you need to look for the decor style that compliments them. You get brasswares in brushed gold stainless steel to matte black that can suit different interiors. So, choose the right assortment to give your bath space a stunning makeover.