Thinking about buying a hot tub but worried about the weather? Sure, lounging in in a tub of hot water, watching the steam rise and the snow fall sounds pretty picturesque – but climbing out into the cold and making a run for the door isn’t quite so fun! If you live in a cooler climate, or crave a little more privacy than an open back yard, an indoor hot tub might be right for you.
6 ft Luxury Clear Whirlpool Hot Tub Stereo Lights
From a simple two person tub like this Whirlpool model to extravagant custom designs and one-of-a-kind art pieces, indoor hot tubs address many of the problems posed by more conventional outdoor ones. Indoor pools can be used year-round, regardless of outside temperature, and require less maintenance because they aren’t exposed to the elements – or falling leaves!
Kohler K 1002 H2 CP BodySpa waterfall
In fact, an indoor hot tub can be a great way to let only as much nature in as you want. A gorgeous piece like this Kohler BodySpa Waterfall can fill a room with the peaceful sound of tumbling water, without leaving you stuck out in the rain.
Indoor Spa Featured on Trendir
Indoor tubs tend to heat up faster than larger outdoor ones, require less energy to maintain, and can even help keep your house warmer in the winter – rather than letting all that heat drift away in the cold. And whether you like the intensity of a water-jet massage, the gentler feel of air-powered bubbles, or a combination of the two, a good long soak in steaming hot water benefits both the mind and the body. Though, if you like to use oil-based aromatherapy treatments or bath salts, it’s better to stick with a model like this that has air-jets, as oils and salts can clog the pumps of water-jet tubs.
Jacuzzi FL85 959 Fuzion 7260 Salon Spa Bath
That said, with the right hardware or an elegant programmable shower head, many indoor hot tubs can provide the same luxurious bathing experience you’d get on a weekend retreat, from the privacy of your own home. And because indoor spas tend to be smaller and require less upkeep than outdoor wood or concrete ones, you’re at a greater liberty to drain and fill them at your own convenience.
5 ft Corner Luxury Clear Whirlpool Hot Tub Heater With Stereo
Which isn’t to say that indoor hot tubs, even this one with a stereo!, are without their own problems. Even though they’re smaller than outdoor ones, they’re still bigger than the average household door, and they’re HEAVY – especially when filled with water! Heavy enough, in fact, that if your floor (or even your foundation) isn’t strong enough to support it, a filled tub could literally fall right through it.
Jacuzzi FE05959 Fuzion 7236 Salon Spa Bath UM w Chromatherapy White
And with all those wet feet climbing in and out, dripping all over the floor, no matter how elegant your Fuzion jacuzzi, you want to make sure your floor is water tight, resistant to mold and mildew, and won’t get too slippery when wet.
Romantic Spa For Two
While you may be in the market for a hot tub because you like it steamy, without adequate ventilation, a good dehumidifier, or some exterior windows, all that water vapor could do some serious damage to your walls and ceiling. So even if you put your tub in a concrete basement where the floor is strong and water resistant, you still have to make sure to keep the moisture in check.
Bathroom Design Featured In Trendir
Making an indoor spa work takes a lot of planning, and that planning means some extra cost. Before you get the tub, you have to make sure you have a place to put it; many people who choose this route remodel a whole room around their hot tub, or even build an entirely new addition to their house to ensure their spa is as safe as it is beautiful.
Jacuzzi FUZ7236 CRL 5IW Y Oyster Fuzion
To me, it seems like if you’ve got the budget, space, and time to do it, building a relaxing spa like this in a new room (or re-envisioning an old one) is the most amazing kind of blank slate. There are tons of models on the market in a wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and styles, which means your imagination is the only limit to the tranquility you can design. With a whole room to go on, an indoor hot tub affords the opportunity to create your own private getaway inside your own home. And, boy, do I love a good soak.
