Tub filler optimal location for freestanding tub- Suggestions

[Plumb-This-That]

Hello, I'm trying to get suggestions on where to install a freestanding tub filler adjacent to a freestanding bathtub. I'm setting priority for aesthetics but would reconsider if function or maintenance would be jeopardized.
Below are the photos of the tub fillers' 7 positions. I would appreciate your opinion in the 3 following categories:
1- Aesthetics - Position 1 through 7 ( I named the photos accordingly)
2- Function - Position 1 through 7
3- Maintenance - Position 1- through 7

I keep going back and forth between 5 for best functionality and 1 for aesthetics and maintenance.
What do you think?

Thank you!

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

3 is my choice. Its still the center of attention but out of the way and not blocking the window, its still reachable without reaching Over the tub.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Plumb-This-That]

3 is my choice. Its still the center of attention but out of the way and not blocking the window, its still reachable without reaching Over the tub.

Thank you! I'll give it a thought. The only thing is that the tub is about 15" away from the window, I'm giving minimal space in order to service the drain, so to open the window from the tub a person would have to bend their back, with this tall heavy window it could cause a lower back injury... But I'll keep it as one of the top picks because access to the window could be done from the left side and around...

 

[John Gayewski]

Each has their own advantages. It's kind of a personal choice. I like the middle for reaching while sitting, but it does block the window.

 

[Plumb-This-That]

Each has their own advantages. It's kind of a personal choice. I like the middle for reaching while sitting, but it does block the window.

Good point about being able to reach from both right and left sitting position. Kind of like in this photo:

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

Here are a few from recent projects.

Tape to ensure that the tub was installed Perfectly Centered on the windows.. originally the GC didn't catch that detail and the homeowner freaked and I had to move it...

Carefully mocking up the filler location so that it would not be intrusive, but also not drip outside of the tub perimeter.

This tub was actually designed to sit askew in its space to take advantage of the lake view.

Floating filler

Behind the scenes. Homeowner wanted this tub filler, but not mounted to a deck..

 

[Jeff H Young]

Here are a few from recent projects.
View attachment 98857
Tape to ensure that the tub was installed Perfectly Centered on the windows.. originally the GC didn't catch that detail and the homeowner freaked and I had to move it...
View attachment 98859
Carefully mocking up the filler location so that it would not be intrusive, but also not drip outside of the tub perimeter.
View attachment 98858
This tub was actually designed to sit askew in its space to take advantage of the lake view.

View attachment 98860
Floating filler
View attachment 98861
Behind the scenes. Homeowner wanted this tub filler, but not mounted to a deck..

You really do some nice work up there Tuttles! a lot of it up there to be done and people with the money to have homes of thier dreams and will spend it

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

Thanks, a lot of planning and work goes into making them perfect. They're a pretty hefty chunk of change for a fixture that typically gets used once a year after the novelty wears off. We often make cardboard mock ups or showroom displays (as the above mock up was) to ensure everthing lands in the right spot. They're tough to move after tile goes in.

One builder we used to work for when asked where the valve should go.. "I don't care as long as its the first thing you see when you walk into this bathroom!"

 

[Jeff H Young]

Thanks, a lot of planning and work goes into making them perfect. They're a pretty hefty chunk of change for a fixture that typically gets used once a year after the novelty wears off. We often make cardboard mock ups or showroom displays (as the above mock up was) to ensure everthing lands in the right spot. They're tough to move after tile goes in.

One builder we used to work for when asked where the valve should go.. "I don't care as long as its the first thing you see when you walk into this bathroom!"

I dont care where the valve goes either as long as the builder and owner never bring it up again lol.

 

[Plumb-This-That]

Here are a few from recent projects.
View attachment 98857
Tape to ensure that the tub was installed Perfectly Centered on the windows.. originally the GC didn't catch that detail and the homeowner freaked and I had to move it...
View attachment 98859
Carefully mocking up the filler location so that it would not be intrusive, but also not drip outside of the tub perimeter.
View attachment 98858
This tub was actually designed to sit askew in its space to take advantage of the lake view.

View attachment 98860
Floating filler
View attachment 98861
Behind the scenes. Homeowner wanted this tub filler, but not mounted to a deck..

Excellent work!