If you don’t see yourself enjoying a hot tub (and the chlorine and the upkeep) but also don’t need a full pool, chances are you may find yourself enjoying a Japanese soaking tub. Smaller than a pool and quite a bit cheaper, these warmed tubs are easily integrated into any style and are the luxurious retreat high end homes and properties are adopting.

Soaking tubs allow you to enjoy nature in the tranquility anywhere in your property, with easy landscaping and available in a variety of materials.

Go as rustic as traditional wooden Japanese tubs, heated over coals, or as modern as concrete, glass and manufactured wood. Japanese soaking tubs allow you to splash, swim, and sit - all the benefits of pools and hot tubs together.

If bugs or harsh winters are your reality, a wet/dry room like a sauna with a soaking tub in it (and infinity edges to complete the look!) are a great addition to a home that really set it apart. For a more modern Japanese look, consider minimalist sliding doors, large lava rocks and wooden accents throughout.

Many soaking tubs even come prefab - that is made on site somewhere else and shipped to you like an adult version of a kiddie pool. But a much more stylish one.

And just because it’s a soaking tub don’t think you can’t put it into your deck with an awesome infinity edge. If you don’t want to do stone coping around the pool in your deck, you can move to a longer lasting and more durable composite wood that won’t get ruined with the salt or chlorine from the water.

Whatever your style of home, Japanese soaking tubs are a cost friendly way to really upgrade the feel of your home. If a full-sized pool is too large for you and a hot tub just isn’t your vibe (or you’re looking for something more chill) consider adding a soaking tub to your outdoor (or indoor) living space.