The bold and the beautiful: A selection of the best bathtubs you'll find in Australia

The Matta Solid Surface Corner Baths, with their sleek, two-sided corner style and matte white finish, represent the pinnacle of contemporary bathroom luxury. These baths are meticulously crafted from a high-quality solid surface material that ensures both exceptional durability and a hygienic, easy-to-clean surface. Their deep, spacious design not only enhances the look of a bathroom but also provides an experience of relaxation and tranquillity. Combining timeless appeal with ergonomic functionality, these corner baths are an outstanding choice for anyone looking to blend style and practicality in their home.

The Justina Back-to-Wall Stone Bath represents an exceptional blend of style, functionality, and comfort, making it one of our top bathtub choices for 2024. Designed with modern living in mind, this bathtub features ample shelf and corner space to easily accommodate your essentials, ensuring both convenience and luxury without compromising on design. Also available in both left and right corner options and part of the chic Toka Lite colour range, the Justina offers versatility to suit any bathroom layout. Its back-to-wall bath configuration also simplifies cleaning and maintenance, further enhanced by a durable polymarble construction.

The Zen Oblong Solid Marble Bathtub is one of the best freestanding baths in Australia for homeowners seeking unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Each bathtub is exquisitely hand-carved from a solid block of natural marble by skilled stonemasons, making every piece a unique work of art. The tactile experience of the warm, polished marble against your skin as you relax in the bath, perhaps with a glass of wine, offers an indulgence that few other bathtubs can match. For those planning a new build or a significant renovation, the Zen Marble Bathtub is a premium choice, ensuring an enviable level of opulence and relaxation.

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The Pietra Bianca Romeo Freestanding Stone Bath is another great handcrafted bath that personifies luxury and craftsmanship. With a timeless round shape, it is made from an eco-friendly composite stone material that blends reclaimed marble, limestone and engineered resins, offering versatility and comfort from any angle in the bathroom. The composite stone not only ensures excellent heat retention and durability but also provides a non-slip finish that is warm to the touch, making it both safe and soothing. Available in eight unique colours, including Black Onyx and White Matte, each Romeo bath is uniquely crafted, ensuring no two baths are alike, which adds an exclusive touch.

The Japanese Stone Composite Bath by Volupto boasts a stunning design, suitable for both freestanding and wall-adjacent installations and beautifully characterised by its sleek lines and elegant stone texture. What makes this beautiful bathtub stand out, however, are its customisable features which include options for adding a seat, rounding its edges and approximately 30 different colours to choose from like avocado, peach and pink. You can also specify bespoke dimensions of anything up to 2 metres in length, 1 metre in width and 80 centimetres in height, allowing you to truly enjoy the authentic experience of a traditional Japanese soaking tub.

The Aluca Freestanding Bath in Olive is a stunning centrepiece that elevates any bathroom into a sanctuary of modern elegance. Its premium sanitary-grade acrylic construction, boasting a rich matte olive exterior and gleaming white interior, exudes quality and sophistication. The thoughtful design, including a robust steel support frame and adjustable legs with a variety of luxe finishes, ensures both lasting durability and seamless integration into your personal style. With its generous capacity and comfortable form, the Aluca bath delivers a truly indulgent bathing experience, making it a worthy investment for those who appreciate refined design and exceptional craftsmanship.

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The Sona Marble Bathtub is a breathtaking testament to artisanal mastery, transforming bathing into an opulent ritual. Its namesake, meaning "gold," perfectly reflects the luxurious experience of immersing oneself in a tub carved from exquisite Indian marble. Each Sona bath, a unique masterpiece, showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with customisable colors and sizes ensuring a perfect fit for any discerning homeowner. While the organic variations of the marble add to its allure, the promise of easy maintenance and the necessity of professional installation underscore the high-caliber craftsmanship and enduring value of this exceptional piece. The Sona bath is truly an investment in refined living, a statement piece that elevates any bathroom to a realm of unparalleled elegance.

The Agape Cementoskin® In-Out Bathtub is a triumph of modern design and material innovation, seamlessly blending indoor luxury with outdoor resilience. Crafted from a unique concrete-resin compound, this tub maintains the beloved circular form while offering exceptional durability and resistance to wear, making it equally at home in a chic bathroom or a serene garden setting. The carefully selected aggregates and cast molding process result in a piece that not only boasts stunning detail and structural integrity but also harmonises beautifully with its surroundings, both natural and designed. Agape's commitment to recasting their classics with outdoor-friendly materials ensures that this bathtub elevates the bathing ritual to an art form, wherever it may reside.

The Amalfi Freestanding Stone Bath in Matte White is a stunning testament to refined luxury, transforming the everyday bath into an extraordinary experience. Its flawlessly smooth, stone-based construction, finished in a sophisticated matte white, exudes a timeless elegance that elevates any designer bathroom. The bath’s luxurious depth and exceptional durability promise years of indulgent relaxation, while its natural aesthetic seamlessly integrates with the most discerning interior styles, making it an investment in both opulence and enduring quality.

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Now you've been treated to a beautiful selection of bathtubs, you'll now have an idea of what the best of the very best looks like to inform your own decision. Whether it's a lavish freestanding bath made of cast iron or a sleek corner bath, you'll have no trouble finding something that will add value and improve your daily routines in ways that will leave you with no regrets.

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