Bath bliss - seriously luxurious bathtubs

Metallic finish

Luxurious baths make a fabulous statement in a bathroom; click through House Beautiful\'s round-up of some of the most gorgeous around across all price ranges...

Teamed with simple fittings, a classic tub will suit both modern and traditional homes. This handmade copper bath, with contrasting tin inner, is sealed to keep it looking good for years.

Enchantment bath, £3665, BC Designs

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If space allows for it, place a freestanding bath in the centre of the room for a striking effect. This extra-deep acrylic bath guarantees total immersion and comes with a wooden step.

Cocoon bath, from £2004, Vitra

Soft curves

Create a streamlined look and hide pipework with an oval bath fitted in a dark wood-effect surround.

Elliptical bath, £349; walnut effect casing, £349; both Homebase

With the grain

Natural materials such as teak add wow factor to any bathroom. Natural oils make it watertight and antiseptic.

Geo bath, from £5000, Taylors Etc

Classic with a twist

Wall-mounted or floor-standing bath fillers are an ideal match for a freestanding bath. This acrylic and fibreglass design is easy to clean.

Organic bath, £743, Wickes

All white

For a modern look that won\'t break the bank choose a double-ended bath set into a platform of white mosaic tiles.

Symmetrical double-ended bath, £329, Homebase