Copper tubs have been catching my eye

Think copper tubs only belong in castle bathrooms? Well think again. Check

out the following photos, you'll find these magnificant tubs in everything from

elegant bathrooms to country style bathrooms to chic and contemporary

washrooms. It just goes to show that if you love a certain tub it doesn't

mean you have to stick to decorating your washroom in the style it is

usually associated with. It can actually look more intriguing mixing up the

styles as you'll see in the last photo, which is one of my personal favorites.

Don't you just love that floral chandelier and check out the

amazing tile pattern in the shower. This bathroom looks

like something you should be reading Shakespeare in.

If you are wondering if there are any health benefits to soaking in a copper tub,

in looked around, it looks like you can only get the benefits of copper by

ingesting it. Wonder if licking the side of your tub would count? ;) Some of the benefits

of copper are: it helps heal arthritis, helps in the healing of wounds, rumatism and is a very powerful antioxidant. For a great list of what copper does for your body click here.

Now back to the advantages of copper in the bathroom - more and more hospitals are switching to copper fixtures and drains in their bathrooms because those made out of copper had 90% fewer germs on their surfaces. Hospitals are starting to specify antimicrobial copper touch surfaces as an additional weapon in the fight against infection, so I guess these same benefits can be applied to copper tubs, hmm...I wonder if that mean you don't have to clean your copper tub as often as other tubs yippeee! Now that would definitely be a great benefit.  To read more about the clinical trial click here.

Here's one of my fav bathrooms:

I find it so visually interesting. I love how they mixed so many styles, the rock wall shower, with modern photography, asian vase and worn looking copper tub and brass standing faucet all combines to make a fresh chic bathroom. You'd never think this pairing would

work, but it looks amazing. Kudoos to the person who designer it.

So which do you prefer - shiny or mat finish copper tubs?

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