"A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a friend about her upcoming bathroom facelift. She mentioned that they were replacing tile and giving the bathroom a fresh look with paint and fixtures, but they weren't going so far as to get rid of the Cinderella tub. Cinderella tub? I asked. I had never heard of such a thing in my life."
"At first glance, the Cinderella bathtub appears luxurious. I mean, there are ledges to set your candles and favorite spa accoutrements! But, as I dug into the history of these charming old school tubs, I found out that they were actually designed for practicality rather than looking pretty. And, spoiler alert, lots of people are ripping them out today."
"Cinderella tubs were created to make the most of a small bathroom footprint, yet they also are perfectly situated for a relaxing bathing experience. Lauren Saab, founder of Saab Studios, explains, "Instead of being a perfect rectangle, a Cinderella tub is cut on a diagonal to fit into a corner, which creates a wide, rounded front for sitting and soaking.""
An often-overlooked retro fixture, the Cinderella tub is a corner-cut bathtub designed to maximize small bathroom footprints while offering a comfortable soaking space. The tub is cut on a diagonal to create a wide rounded front and sometimes features one end shallower for a relaxed incline. Built-in ledges allow placement of candles and bath items and provide seating for parents during children's baths. Many Cinderella tubs were made of cast iron with an enamel finish and became popular in mid-century homes as a space-saving solution. Despite their charm, many homeowners remove them during modern renovations.
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