When it comes to designing a spa-like bathroom with a separate soaking tub and shower, choosing where to position your tub can help you save valuable space while creating a balanced, visually pleasing design. Placing a freestanding or drop-in tub in a corner creates a statement piece and focal point in your bathroom while also maximizing limited space. This is especially ideal for compact bathrooms where space is at a premium or larger en suite bathrooms with unique layouts, such as angled walls or built-in corner nooks.
Tubs designed for corner installation typically have generous dimensions such as 60" x 60" or larger. Corner tubs are triangular and designed to fit into a 90-degree corner to help maximize floor space. They have a built-in, integrated look that is aesthetically pleasing, and provide ample space for bathing without taking up too much linear wall space that could be used for long vanities or other fixtures. A corner tub also frees up more space in the center of your bathroom, which can make it appear larger, more open, and easier to navigate.
While many stylish triangular corner tubs are available, including jetted corner tubs and drop-in corner tubs, nearly any free standing soaking tub can also be placed in or near a bathroom corner, as long as there is enough space left between the tub and its surrounding walls to allow for safe entry and exit. Placing your soaking tub in a corner helps create a dedicated bathing area that will make the most out of limited space in your bathroom.
There are countless ways to create a beautiful and functional corner tub nook or oasis in your bathroom. Check out these corner tub ideas and decorating tips to learn more:
Corner Tub with Skirt
A skirted corner tub like the EAGO AM124ETL-L 71" Double Corner Acrylic Jetted Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tub features a removable front skirt panel for easy repair access. The front skirt also provides a clean look that neatly conceals plumbing to give your bathroom a sleek, spa-like aesthetic.
60x60 Corner Tub
60x60 corner tubs are spacious triangular drop-in bathtubs designed to fit neatly into a standard 90-degree bathroom corner. Their corner placement helps save floor space compared to standard soaking tubs. Corner drop-in tubs such as the Atlantis Whirlpools Cascade 60x60 Corner Drop-In Bathtub require a deck or platform for support. Atlantis Whirlpools manufactures several other 60x60 corner tubs (available with or without jets) including Sublime, Venus, Eclipse, and Alexandria.
Freestanding Corner Tub Under Window
If your bathroom has a corner with a window view, placing a freestanding soaking tub there will create a calming, spa-like retreat. This design also saves valuable floor space in the center of the bathroom, which helps create a more open, airy layout that feels clean and uncluttered.
Two Person Corner Tub
A two-person jetted corner tub is the perfect way to create a spa-like bathroom without a large footprint. The EAGO AM197ETL 5 ft Clear Rounded Corner Acrylic Whirlpool Bathtub for Two features a functional and space saving corner design with a sleek tempered glass front panel, built-in Bluetooth stereo, LED lighting, inline heater, and whirlpool jets.
Jetted Corner Tub for Small Bathroom
Looking for a corner tub that doesn’t take up a lot of space? The EAGO AM161-L 59" Single Person Corner White Acrylic Whirlpool Bathtub is a small jetted tub that is the perfect soaking tub for a compact bathroom. AM161-L is a tub designed for left corner installation, where the straight sides of the tub sit flush against the back wall and the wall on the left. The curved front apron faces outward on the right. A version of this tub designed for right corner installation, AM161-R, is also available.
Corner Tub Decorating Ideas
When it comes to decorating a corner tub oasis in your bathroom, consider adding plants or other greenery to the deck surrounding a drop-in corner tub. You can also place plants that thrive in high humidity (such as Bird’s Nest Fern) and other items (such as bath bombs and soaps) on a small table or stool located near your tub.
If you don’t have room for a table, you can use a bath caddy or wall shelf to store bath products. You can also place a decorative bathmat in front of your soaking tub to add style and prevent slips and falls.
For more decorating ideas for your corner tub, check out our guide to Freestanding Tub Decorating Ideas or view a photo gallery of Corner Tub Design Ideas from Houzz.
Additional Corner Tub Ideas & Inspiration
A triangular corner soaking tub or corner whirlpool tub can help you create a space-saving, upscale bathing area in your bathroom that utilizes unused corner space. Placing a freestanding tub in a corner area with a window view is another easy way to maximize unused corner space and create a beautiful and tranquil spa-like oasis in your bathroom with minimal effort.
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