Their design makes cleaning straightforward and efficient, while the ability to incorporate shower ... can’t be used as a central design element in the same way as freestanding tubs.

Dear Sally: In many bathrooms, freestanding tubs can be used as a focal point fixture ... Each style may have some option choices to add like a hand shower, diverter valve or even a soap holder.

Dear Jerry: Freestanding baths have become ... what can I do to add some nice features and improve my shower? Dear Ted: Sounds like you could use a refresh job on your tile shower stall.

Think of it as a water-resistant walk-in closet of sorts with stone or tile floors and walls, a drain in the floor, an open shower and a freestanding tub. Wet rooms are encased by glass doors and ...