Homeowners looking into remodeling their bathrooms are finding that the more modern black bathtub is replacing the traditional white-colored tub. Realtors report that the two major selling points of a home are the kitchen and bath. In your search on ideas to remodel the bathroom to add resell value or for general home improvement, it pays to look into the latest trend in fashionable bath décor.

We have come along way!

Baths are a fabulous means for relaxation. A nice long soak in a warm bath can wash all your cares of the day away. Evidence of early plumbing systems goes back to around 3300 BC. Copper water pipes were discovered in an ancient India palace. The earliest surviving tub found was on a 5-foot long pedestal built from hardened clay, which resembled a later classic the 19th century clawfoot tub.

The Roman Empire was famous for their love of bathing. They built magnificent baths for public use and installed sewage systems to deliver running water into homes. About 500 BC Romans were encouraged to bathe daily for maintaining good health.

In Rome, the tubs were made of marble with bronze and lead used for pipes. Even though other civilizations had the convenience of indoor plumbing for centuries, the mass installation of pipes did not occur until the 1950s in America! In the pioneer days, Americans took baths usually only once a week in washtubs where the water was heated by adding pitchers of hot water.

The process for enameling cast iron bathtubs was invented by David Buick, an American who was born in Scotland. Most of today’s tubs are made of fiberglass or acrylic. Bathtubs are primarily white in color although a black bathtub is increasing in popularity.

This selection is a perfect way to contrast a white-colored sink. While you might not want the darker color to dominate the room, it can be the ideal compliment to white-colored tiles or walls. The dark bathtub acts as a focal point and compliments its lighter counterparts.

The selections come in a variety of models including freestanding, the sleek built-in model, or a sunken tub. The darker colored tub is ideal in adding depth to a white-colored bathroom. Although the brighter color is traditionally associated with cleanliness, it can dominate a room making it seem too clinical.

Back in Black!

As fashions come back in style, a black bathtub that was popular with some people in the 1980′s is making a comeback. The bathroom will have a designer look decorated with matching towels, rugs, and curtains. Now days it is easy to find coordinating accessories to match your black bathtub décor. You could choose the checkered board square pattern flooring that is so popular and chic!

Express your unique personality with the versatile combination of contrasting colors in a multitude of ways. The colors balance out the other in a yin and yang sense of expression that brings peace and harmony to the surroundings.

Baths decorated in this fashion bring character to the room. For example, wrought iron adds a sophisticated look and gives a decorative touch. They can be used for fashioning wall candleholders, towel racks, and shelves.

The bathroom is your private domain where you can relax, refresh, and unwind after a tough day. A matching countertop to the black bathtub would be a nice touch. Finish off the room with wastebasket, toothbrush holder, and soap dispenser to match. Since it has been reported that the average person spends up to three years of their lifetime in the bathroom makes a valid point for designing the room to be as comforting and refreshing as possible!