This article discusses Free-Standing Bathtubs & Bath Vanities.  Also Discussed; Vanity tops, Current Bath Colors, Wall Tiles & Floor Coverings.  

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Today’s Bathroom Style Trends 

Include Free-Standing Bathtubs & Vanities 

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Bathrooms Of The 1960’s — 1980’s

Bathrooms of years gone by focused on function.  They offered nothing more than what was needed.  Bathtubs and bath vanities were “built-in”.  This meant they were surrounded by walls on 2-3 sides.     Over the years, bathrooms moved beyond “functional”.   Today’s new bathroom products have turned bathrooms into places with luxury appointments & detailing.

When Old Becomes New Again — Free Standing Bathtubs

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Claw Foot Bathtub — The Original Free Standing Bathtub 

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Over The Years, Bathtubs Became “Built-In”

Today, Free Standing Bathtubs Are Back 

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Free-Standing Versus Built-In

Among The Trends In Today’s Bathrooms Are Free-Standing Bath Vanities & Bathtubs.  Many free-standing bathtubs are designed to fit within the space where a built-in bathtub was located (check tub dimensions before you buy).   Or, if you want to rearrange or enlarge your bathroom, relocating the bathtub becomes easier because no walls surrounding the tub are requried.

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Today’s Free-Standing Bath Vanities Are Not Surrounded By Walls

Free-standing bath vanities and bathtubs are designed to be free-standing, and are not intended to be built-in.   This allows total freedom in locating them anywhere.  versus yesteryear’s fixtures that required they be surrounded by walls.

This also allows more flexibility in the size of fixture.  Many older baths have a 5 foot bathtub with a “sitting” ledge on the end.   With today’s free-standing bathtubs, often a Six Foot bathtub can be installed within the existing space where a 5 foot bathtub currently exists.  The area between the new tub and nearby walls is left open.

Here Are Some Bathroom Make Overs

Using Free-Standing Fixtures

• Click To See A Built-In Vanity Replaced With Free-Standing: Built-In Vanity Replaced With Free-Standing
• Click To See A Built-In Vanity Replaced With Free-Standing: Built-In Vanity Replaced With Free-Standing

• Click To See A Built-In Bathtub Replaced With Free-Standing: BuiltBuilt-In Bathtub Replaced With Free-Standing
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• Click To See Both Built-In Vanity & Bathtub Replaced With Free-Standing: Built-In Vanity & Tub Replaced With Free-Standing (Scroll Down For Before Photos)

Updating A Bath With An Enduring (Versus Trendy) Decor  

If you want to update a bathroom without concern it will be out of style in a few years, there are some simple ways.  When making selections, ask yourself this “Has Some Version Of This Item of Decor Been Around In The Past?”  If the answer is no, it’s likely a trend that will go out of style in a few years.  If the answer is yes, you can have a better comfort-level that your bathroom won’t look “dated” long before it needs to be renovated again.

Click Here For Another Article: Update A Bath On A Budget:  Alsplumbing.com Updating A Bathroom On A Budget

While We Don’t Offer Specific Decor Advice.  We Show “Here Today – Here Tomorrow” Bathroom Finishes Below:

TIP: If you want a current-trend color, do it with paint, towels & rugs.  It becomes an inexpensive & easy update down the line.

Neutral Bathroom Colors

Click Here For Neutral Bath Colors (other than fixtures):  Neutral Bath Color Chart

Click Here For A Gray Neutral Color-Palate:  Gray Bathroom Neutral Color Palate

Click Here For A Beige Neutral Color-Palate:Beige Neutral Color Palate

Click Here For A White Neutral Color-Palate:White Neutral Color Palate

Neutral Bath Fixtures Colors

There are many bath fixture colors,  But, if they have not been seen in the past, they are likely a color-trend that will become dated in the future.  If you are old enough, you may remember gold, green and rose colored bath fixtures to mention a few.   Today, the only two recommended colors for bath fixtures (bathtub & toilet) are white and off-white / “bone”.

Click Here To See White & Bone Color Side By Side: White & Bone Bath Fixtures Colors

This Product Is Worth A Look If Your Current Bathtub Or Ceramic Tile Are In Acceptable Condition And Only Need A Color Update.

It’s a Professionally Applied, Sprayed-On Finish.  There are many companies that offer this service.  Check the internet for those near you.

Click Here To See A Before & After Photo: Before & After Bathtub & Ceramic Tile  Color Update With Refinishing

With The Link Above, Click On “Visit” To Go To Their Website And See Several More Bathtub & Tile Color Updates.

Click Here To See This Process Applied To The Floor’s Ceramic Tile: Before & After Bathtub, Wall Tile & Floor Tile

Note: If You Have A Home With Vintage Fixtures (such as in link just above) — This Is A Great Way To Keep The Fixture’s Character + Looking New Again.

Neutral Granite Vanity Tops Colors

Granite is a natural material, so there is more latitude in choosing colors.  First, decide if you want a; white, beige, or gray, or other color-palate.  Then pick granite colors that work with that color-palate.

If you would like to see “neutral” granite colors, go to websites of Big-Box Home Improvement Centers and view what they keep in stock.  Those are the most neutral & in-demand colors.

Click Here To See Home Depot Granite Vanity Tops Colors:  HomeDepot.com Bathroom Granite Tops Colors

Click Here To See Lowes Granite Vanity Tops Colors:  Lowes.com Bathroom Granite Tops Colors

Neutral Wall Tile Colors

Bathroom tile has become as personal as wallpaper.  Tile comes in a seemingly endless array of colors.  How neutral you may choose to go could be determined by how much tile you will install.  Keep in mind, removing and replacing tile down the line will be expensive & difficult.

Click Here To See Lowes Bath Wall Tile Colors: Lowes.com Bath Tiles

Click Here To See Home Depot Bath Wall Tile Colors: HomeDepot.com Bath Tile

This Product Is Worth A Look.  It’s 24″ X 18″ PVC Panels In Many Colors & Patterns:  HomeDepot.com PVC BackSplash

NOTE: These are heat-resistant only up to 140°.

While that’s not a problem in the bathroom, caution is advised near cooking appliances when used in the kitchen.

Neutral Floor Coverings

As with bath tile, choices for floor-coverings abound.  And, as with wall tile, removing glued-down tile in the future will be expensive and difficult.  If you are impressed with a current color-trend, the decision to install it or go with something more neutral may be determined by how large the floor-area is.  In small bathrooms, it’s much less of an issue to remove and replace tile.  The larger the room is, the more expense and effort will be required for a future update.

Click Here To See Lowes Bath Floor Tile Colors: Lowes.com Bath Floor Tile

Click Here To See Home Depot Bath Floor Tile Colors: HomeDepot.com Bath Floor Tile

This Product Is Worth A Look.  It’s Vinyl, “Floating” Wood Plank Pattern OR Ceramic Tile Pattern Flooring That Is Not Glued To The Floor.

Note: This Product Is Vinyl, It Will Be Notably Warmer To Walk On Than Ceramic, Porcelain, or Marble.  It is designed to be used in “wet” rooms, such as bathrooms.

It Sticks To Adjoining Tiles (rather than to the floor).  This makes it very easy to change to make in the future.

HomeDepot.com TrafficMaster Floating 6″ X 36″ WOOD-PLANK PATTERN Vinyl Flooring

Click Here To See The Wood-Plan Pattern Installed:Traffic Master Wood-Plank Vinyl Flooring Installed

HomeDepot.com TrafficMaster Allure 12″ x 24″ CERAMIC-TILE PATTERN Floating Vinyl Flooring

Click Here To See The Ceramic-Tile Pattern Installed: TrafficMaster Allure Ceramic-Tile Pattern Installed

Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C, in Plano, Texas provides full service plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements for every plumbing component in your home.  Al’s sells and installs Rheem Professional Series gas & electric water heaters, and tankless water heaters.  Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C is near your home in Wylie, Murphy and Rowlette.  We service all homes in southern Collin and Denton Counties with no additional travel charge.