Adding Glamour to Your Bathroom with a Marble Bathtub

We would hear “marble” and the ever first association that comes to mind is “classic luxury”. We have learnt to always associate the grandeur of the classical civilizations with the splendor of their architecture, with their affluent, flamboyant, extravagant, and pleasure-seeking lifestyle, and with their refined to perfection mastery of building opulent residences, temples, public buildings, and palaces. And it was in marble that the classical world had found the best expression of its rakish tastes.

Since antiquity till our days marble has preserved its popularity and reputation for being a material that implies a luxurious lifestyle. Contemporary architecture and interior design love marble, too, yet, with the dominant minimalist trends, they use it sparingly, which only amplifies the effect of any element featuring this beautiful natural stone. Additionally, modern technologies have come to offer a variety of man-made, synthetic materials that only imitate marble both, in aesthetics, as well as in function. And while faux marble would often be used to jazz up the interior in premises like the kitchen, the hall or the entry, it is in the bathroom that genuine marble thrives.

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There are two major focal points in a contemporary bathroom – the washbasin and the bathtub, and these can both feature marble. Naturally, due to its larger size, elegant shape and often central, freestanding positioning, a marble bathtub would easily make a glamorous interior design show-stopper.

Here’s why you should choose a marble bathtub for your bathroom

With its iconic white-and-veined appearance, marble possesses purity and beauty that few other materials, even other natural stones, can equal. So, a marble bathtub would definitely add irresistible, exquisite aesthetics to your interior and make your bathroom design truly timeless.

A marble bathtub immediately evokes the sense of luxury. The very unique pattern of the natural stone already wows and entices with its stunning effect. In addition, marble comes in a variety of gorgeous soft color shades that soothe and “invite in”, creating a true spa-felt ambiance.

A marble bathtub is cut from a single large slab of the natural stone quarried right out from the ground. Because of the nature of the process, marble suggests the possibility of having a bathtub ‘sculpted’ in a unique form and design. Square-shaped or of soft rounded lines, of traditional shape or featuring a whimsical design, a marble bathtub would always look as an exquisite, one-of-a-kind piece of sculpture rather than a functional element.

Apart from its obvious aesthetic qualities, marble is a top choice for bathtubs for a number of functional reasons, too:

Marble boasts of highest energy efficiency in comparison with other bathtub materials. It is because marble absorbs and maintains heat longer, hence the water in the marble bath will stay warmer for a longer time.

For its delicate and sophisticated beauty, marble may look almost fragile. But it is far from that! Marble is a naturally sturdy and durable stone of practically infinite lifespan. So, with proper care, a marble-cut bathtub can only join the company of Taj Mahal and Michelangelo’s David, and endure indefinitely. Some say marble ages better than good wine!

Surprisingly, marble bathtubs do not require any special, extraordinary, or extra-efforts/costs cleaning practices to keep them in good condition. Regular, gentle wiping with a clean, moist cloth would be quite sufficient to keep a marble bathtub clean. Strong cleaning chemical formulas are to be avoided, or they can cause stains and discoloration.

Moreover, as a natural marble bathtub comes cut out from a single stone slab, its long-term use poses no danger of cracks, water leaks or mold.

You may say that a marble bathtub is an expensive commodity. But it is precisely for this reason that it makes a smart investment, one that only increases the market value of the entire property. A marble bathtub might seal the deal with potential buyers looking for luxurious style. Besides, if you cannot afford a bespoke genuine marble bathtub, yet still wish to enjoy its luxurious aesthetics, you can always opt for budget-friendly cultured/faux marble or marble-coated bathtubs, too. The effect is no less impressive!

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So, is having a marble bathtub worth it? We say “Yes!” To sum it up, a marble bathtub looks gorgeous, lasts forever, and adds value. Definitely, worth investing in!

Published in: Bathroom | Author: Rossitsa