However, a new trend I’ve noticed is to install a free-standing bathtub in place of the custom-built island setup. Basically, you move it into place and install the plumbing.

A: A free-standing bath is a special plumbing fixture because it is a self-supporting tub with finished sides. Basically it’s like a big bowl you can place away from the walls.

I spotted this free-standing bathtub in a press release about the Drayton Collection. The tub collection is made from 100 percent Englishcast, a blend of volcanic limestone and high-performance ...