Material Spotlight: 11 Hardworking Uses of Western Red Cedar

Zen BathWorks strengthened this large tub with an apron that doubles as a cup rest. The room’s walls are red cedar-clad to reduce visual clutter and the tub rim is indented to direct water towards a floor drain shared by a shower. Soaking tubs are often smaller than conventional tubs as the bather sits with knees to chest—great if you have a small bathroom, but want a tub.