Whether you're a bath lover or someone who prefers the efficiency of a shower, the future of the bathtub will likely depend on individual lifestyle preferences and evolving design trends.

With freestanding bathtubs, we’re embracing self-care, seeking status, and perhaps feeling a little lonely.

Last year I complained about the elaborate displays of bathtubs at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, and it seems that the fashion for free-standing tubs is continuing unabated.