Total PIAs to use. All about form and not function.

I use my stand alone tub every other day. It is placed 15" from the window wall so that I can walk behind it to clean the floor and the tub from all sides.

All of my previous tubs were built next to the wall and they were so much more difficult to get in/out of and to clean.

Mine is a 1933 refinished tub.

Is this the look you want? You don't say if you want modern or vintage, but here's the link to my source. Very easy to work with these folks, and my tub was freight shipped from Louisiana to North Carolina.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/readytore

Regardless of the style, I love my standalone tub.

Your bathroom is gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing and your recommendation.

I'm looking at this style and considering the following model:

I know acrylic can yellow and crack over time so I'm nervous about getting it.

Also, I want to make sure it's actually comfortable to sit/bathe in. There are so many similar tub options online for similar prices, or some more than others but I'm not sure of the difference, it's so hard to make a decision.

As you can see from this one, there is only 1 review and all of them seem to have limited reviews (plus no one can say how they hold up to time)...I'm not sure what to do.

I don't know that brand and the form factor is larger than mine.

Mine is cast iron and this helps keep the water warm while soaking.

I wish I could be of more help with what you're considering, but all I can tell you is that I love my freestanding tub.

Go Kohler. Not cheepchinesecrapola. Cast iron rules. But be sure you can actually get in and out. It’s not easy. And you’ll get a lot more water splash during that than with a built in. You may want to waterproof the nook it’s pkaced in. And better have plenty of room for access around it.

I find it easier to get in/out of this tub than built-ins. The sides of mine are tall (no splash issues) and I can grab both sides to stand up and hold to when getting in.

I've had "garden tubs with jets" that were huge and horrible to get in/out and difficult to clean because they were wide and built into a nook.

I agree with dygarden. Getting rid of my built in tub for that reason.

I have been looking for a while, and refused to consider anything I could not find on display to actually sit in. My two contenders were the Aria Voce Grande and the Neptune Paris F1 3266. I' going with the second one because I think it was a little more comfortable due to the higher back, and also because the end drain will make for an easier install. Both very reasonably priced. I'm 5'5" BTW.

Thanks Numbersjunkie, where have you been able to find these on display to try them out?

i love my Kohler Victoria and Albert slipper tub, far better than any other tub i've ever had....use it every other day and it's easy to clean

Your tub is gorgeous!!! I have the 1980s Jacuzzi jet tub with step up and am looking to replace it but the area it is in is about 60 inch across....How big is your tub? I love the look!!!

Sorry I see it is 68 Inch long...

I second that - what a gorgeous tub and setting! That's great insight into acrylic vs cast iron, thank you. I'm assuming the tub is comfortable as well..I got a tub years ago in my last tub that was beautiful but not very comfortable so I'm weary of that now!

Good question ....Is it comfy? Long enough ? I am 5/7 and want something long enough and comfy

I'm 6-0 and find it comfortable. There is enough of an incline from top to bottom that allows you to lie back nicely. However, comfortable depends on how you like to sit in a tub. The inside dimension at the top of mine is about 5-7, and less of course at the bottom. You obviously can't lie completely flat on your back, but since you said you are looking for a tub that is 6' or smaller, I doubt you could find one where that would be possible unless it was close to straight sided, and that might not be comfortable to lean back against. When you have a tub with a certain maximum length at the top, increasing the lean decreases the effective length at the bottom where you sit. So you want some lean for comfort, but not too much. Do you live somewhere that has showrooms where you could at least eyeball different style/shape tubs, if not sit in them?

Good idea. I will look and try...I am glad you said you are 6 ft and it is long enough. I don't want to lie flat but would be nice if I could recline and have most of my body submerged (chest on down)....The tub I use is shorter so either my knees are up and chest down or vice versa.....

BTW is the inside of your tub biscuit (creme) or white? It looks like a cream color, which is what I would love with the black or brown outside apron....

Karen-

It's just the lighting...it's pure white.

Wow....interesting....

I agree with Kudzu about the thermal qualities of cast iron vs non metal material. I don't have the scientific background, just observational.

@dyhgarden Your bathroom is gorgeous. I really like the tile in your bathroom. Would you please share the name / manufacturer? Thank you!