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Do You Have a Clawfoot Bathtub?

CasaSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:00:55 -0700

I love the look (and depth) of clawfoot bathtubs, but I certainly don't have room for one in my small bathroom. It's definitely on my wish list though, if we ever renovate. Do you have one at your home?

Photo by Paula Illingworth

Love It or Hate It? Books and Bathtub

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:33 -0700

While this corner looks absolutely sumptuous, the bookworm in me really worries about the humidity level in this nook. I'd hate to have those antique book pages curl thanks to too many bubble baths.

Source: Photo by Andreas Trauttmansdorff

How-To: Considerations Before Buying a Clawfoot Tub

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:30:41 -0800

Who isn't enchanted by clawfoot tubs? Just staring at this photo makes me want to fill one full of bubble bath and relax with a good book. However, if you're thinking about adding one to your home, here are some things to consider beforehand.

If you use an old clawfoot tub, prepare for a very heavy tub, since it's made from cast iron.
You should take this heaviness into consideration before buying an older tub. Are your floors sturdy enough to support the added weight?

To hear the rest, read more.

A reproduction clawfoot tub may be a good option for you. Try Vintage Tub and Bath for different acrylic models.
Besides their lighter weight, acrylic models do not rust.
How will you deal with the pipes? Since clawfoot tubs are freestanding, the pipes will be exposed. Does the look of exposed pipes bother you?
Clawfoot tubs will require non-abrasive cleansers, which won't damage the tub's finish.

What tips do you have for living with a clawfoot tub?

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Crave Worthy: Neiman Marcus Albright Bathtub Set

CasaSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:30:03 -0700

I can't think of a more idyllic way to warm up this month than soaking in the Neiman Marcus Albright Bathtub Set ($6,489). Made of AcraStone, a chip- and wear-resistant material with a porcelain-like surface that is warm to the touch, it's a smart splurge if you're a life-long bath lover like me. Its Old World copper tub feet, faucet, and accessories have a classic appeal that will stay in style as long as its lifetime manufacturer's warranty. If that weren't enough to wash over you with heartache, it has a thermostatic valve, which maintains your desired water temperature to within 1°F, regardless of changes in the temperature or pressure of the water supply. Forget love, this is ever-lasting lust.

Crave Worthy: Kohler Striped Claw-Foot Tub

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:00:27 -0800

My heart just skipped a beat when I saw this Kohler Striped Cast-Iron Claw Foot Tub (price unlisted) on AT:LA. Not only does it fulfill my life-long yearning for a claw-foot tub, but its cheerful, modern stripes would give my white bathroom a much-needed perk, and its ornate feet bring on the antique glam. I'm sure the tub is no where near affordable, but maybe using boat paint on a slick new tub could achieve the same look. Do you love it as much as I do?
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Casa Query: What's One Thing You'd Change?

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:15:54 -0800

In general, I love my bathroom. It has adequate storage, a cute tiny-tile vintage white-and-blue floor, and a big, deep tub. (Oh, and a superefficient dual flush toilet.)

But if I could make one change to my bathroom, I'd trade out our big, deep tub for a more elegant and aesthetically lovely claw-foot tub. We had one when I was a little girl, and what can I say? I've never gotten over my romantic attachment to them. Maybe I'd even paint stripes on it.

What would you do to change your bathroom for the better?