If you want versatility, strength, and beauty in one striking tub for a focal point you’ll treasure for decades, this is it, this is a copper bathtub! These tubs are simultaneously beautiful and practical, with a host of advantages beyond their striking appearance: they’re eco-friendly, highly durable, and antibacterial.
Copper tubs are made of – as the name suggests – copper, a durable yet extremely malleable metal that’s able to be molded without cracking. These tubs are rust-proof, mold-resistant, antibacterial, and good for the environment. To find out whether you need one or not, let’s figure out some pros and cons.
A beautiful bathroom with a non-working fireplace, elegant furniture, a copper bathtub and candles all around.
A beautiful vintage bathroom clad with white bricks, a copper bathtub that takes a center stage, a candelabra, a round mirror and a graphic rug.
A bold Moroccan-inspired bathroom clad with green and blue tiles, a copper bathtub and refined furniture.
A chalet bathroom clad with stone and stone-like tiles, a catchy copper bathtub that accents the space.
A chalet bathroom clad with stone and wood, with a statement copper tub, rough rocks and a wooden stool.
A chic attic bathroom with a shower space and a copper bathtub is a cool and bold eclectic space.
A chic vintage bathroom with black paneling, chervon tile floor, a copper bathtub that brings a touch of color here.
Pros
A copper bathtub is durable and versatile, it has a beautiful, classic appearance, it’s rust- and corrosion-proof, mold-resistant, it retains heat, it’s eco-friendly; recyclable. Since copper has natural antibacterial properties, your tub will always remain a hygienic environment. This extends to creating a healthier environment to bathe in, meaning your water will be cleaner than typical bath water, especially if you like it soak in your copper tub for an extended period of time. There is a large variety of styles available and for many people, this is one of the best materials on the market due to the durability of the material as well as it’s vibrant aesthetics. Copper tubs will also patina over time, developing a vibrant and unique finish over time.
Copper tubs constructed from pure copper are completely safe. Lower quality copper tubs may contain unsafe levels of mercury or lead, which is unsafe for bathing, so you should check your tubs composition to ensure it does not contain harmful elements.
A chic vintage-inspired monochromatic bathroom with a copper bathtub that adds warmth and color to the space.
A delicate eclectic bathroom in peachy pink and blush, with a copper bathtub and a vintage chandelier is very welcoming.
A glam attic bathroom clad with mismatching earthy tiles, with a copper bathtub and a crystal chandelier is amazing.
A modern luxurious bathroom with a copper and black bathtub for a statement, black shutters and black fixtures.
A modern luxurious bathroom with black walls, a mosaic tile floor, a copper and black tub and elegant furniture.
A modern rustic bathroom clad with weathered wood, with a copper Japanese soaking tub and wooden furniture.
A modern rustic bathroom with wooden beams and furniture and a copper bathtub plus fxitures for a wow effect.
A modern sophisticated bathroom in neutrals, with a copper bathtub, a catchy stool, lamp and rug.
A natural rustic bathroom clad with stone and with a lovely copper bathtub in front of the window is a dream.
Cons
A copper tub costs a lot, it requires slightly more maintenance than other materials and it’s sensitive to acids and abrasive materials.
A refined moody bathroom in green, with a black radiator, a copper bathtub and candles around is very chic.
A refined vintage bathroom with black walls, a hearth, a crystal chandelier, a copper tub and vintage fixtures.
A retro-inspired black and white bathroom spruced up with a gorgeous vintage copper tub and a potted plant.
A rustic bathroom with stone walls, wooden beams and a floor, a free-standing copper bathtub and copper fixtures is cozy.
A shabby chic bathroom with green and white tile walls, a luxurious copper tub and a crystal chandelier.
A stylish eclectic bathroom with a mosaic tile floor, a brick wall, skylights and a copper bathtub that is a centerpiece here.
A vintage-inspired bathroom with grey paneling, a crystal chandelier, a copper rub and a white marble sink is wow.
An eclectic bathroom with a luxurious copper tub, a vintage chandelier and a black stool plus wooden beams on the ceiling.
Refined 19th century aesthetics with a gorgeous artwork, marble and a copper tub in front of the window.