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The Evolution of Bath Design: From Function to Spa-Like Luxury

Bathroom design has traversed a long path from its utilitarian roots of the ‘horse trough’ bath, to the contemporary havens of relaxation we cherish today. This evolution reflects broader changes in societal attitudes towards personal care and wellness. At the forefront of this innovation is Cabuchon, whose bespoke bathing solutions and deep soaking baths have

2024-07-03T14:31:12+01:00Tags: , , |Comments Off on The Evolution of Bath Design: From Function to Spa-Like Luxury

Walk In Baths and Soaking Tubs: a Comparison

Walk in baths are often regarded as a good choice for elderly people and those with limited mobility. The defining feature of a walk in bath is that it has a watertight door, through which the bather can enter without having to step up and over the side. This helps to minimise the risk

2024-04-03T15:32:50+01:00Tags: |Comments Off on Walk In Baths and Soaking Tubs: a Comparison

Plunge Pools and Soaking Tubs: a Comparison

Plunge pools occupy an unusual niche in the luxury bathing market. The term itself covers a wide variety of products and designs, and if the customer enquiries we receive are any indication, there is no common consensus about what a plunge pool actually is. The phrase is sometimes used interchangeably with ‘deep soaking

2024-01-18T08:53:20+00:00Tags: , |Comments Off on Plunge Pools and Soaking Tubs: a Comparison

Soaking Tub Width and Why it Matters

Soaking tubs have become increasingly popular in recent years, and one of the reasons for this is their compact dimensions. Featuring a shorter width and length than conventional baths, they can be installed in smaller bathrooms and they offer a much wider range of layout options. Often, when people plan a bathroom redesign, they

2024-01-11T12:12:16+00:00Tags: |Comments Off on Soaking Tub Width and Why it Matters

What Defines Genuine Deep Soaking Tubs?

Among modern luxury bathing options, deep soaking tubs have steadily gained popularity over the decades. As we highlighted in a previous post detailing its history, Cabuchon introduced the world to the modern incarnation of this luxury in 1991. While the wooden ofuro has been integral to Japanese bathing customs for centuries, it was Cabuchon's Imersa

2023-10-26T10:29:27+01:00Comments Off on What Defines Genuine Deep Soaking Tubs?

Luxury Baths – Changing Perspectives

We were recently invited to contribute some ideas about luxury bathing for a feature in a leading bathroom magazine. The questions posed by the editor prompted some interesting thoughts so, in this article, we thought we’d summarise how, in our experience, the luxury bath market has changed in recent years. Defining Luxury Bathing Take a

2023-07-03T10:31:11+01:00Tags: |Comments Off on Luxury Baths – Changing Perspectives

The New Futari 2-Person Soaking Tub

Cabuchon Bathforms has announced the launch of its new Futari two-person deep soaking tub. The Futari is the company's second soaking tub for shared bathing. It was developed in response to the popularity of its original two-seat model, the Xanadu. The most obvious difference between the Futari and its predecessor is the seating position. The

2024-01-22T10:37:36+00:00Tags: , |Comments Off on The New Futari 2-Person Soaking Tub

40 Year of Excellence in Bath Design

Cabuchon is a division of the bespoke bath manufacturer, Design & Form, which was established 40 years ago. 2023 therefore represents an important milestone for us so, in this article, we thought we’d offer a short insight into how the business has developed. Back in 2018, we published a similar article to coincide with our

2023-03-27T10:37:55+01:00Comments Off on 40 Year of Excellence in Bath Design

Tony Pontin: Obituary

We regret to announce the passing of Cabuchon’s founder and executive chairman, Tony Pontin. He passed away peacefully at home on 3rd December 2022. Tony acquired our parent company, Design & Form, in 1993. He brought with him over 15 years of experience and expertise in the luxury bathing market, having become well established and

2022-12-21T10:17:07+00:00Comments Off on Tony Pontin: Obituary

Bath Installation Ideas

We recently received a bathroom photograph, together with a short review, from a happy customer in Tunbridge Wells. It features a Nirvana deep soaking tub, set into the corner of the bathroom beneath the window. It’s a common enough position for a soaking tub, or indeed almost any type of bath, but the customer’s design

2021-01-11T10:54:11+00:00Tags: , , |Comments Off on Bath Installation Ideas
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