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Meghan’s Dilemma: Ideas Anyone?

You guys. You’re varsity. Once again, I was blown away by the 500+ awesome and fun ideas that you shared – along with some pretty amazing photoshop skillz – for Jamie’s design roadblock last week. There’s nothing like a group brainstorming session, and Jamie’s so excited about all of the options she has to explore (and has promised us after pics when she’s done). So let’s dive right into Meghan’s dilemma, because I can’t wait to hear your take.

Say hello to my little friend! Yes, I have a giant Scar Face bathtub. My husband and I bought our 1987 home a little over a year ago. We have been up to our eyeballs in projects but are making steady headway in making this house our home! But this is the one place where I still scratch head and walk out of the room more confused then when I walked in – and this is our master bathroom, so that happens a lot! Note: for anyone who wants to play around in photoshop, just click this image to enlarge it – and you can share your creation in the comments by linking to it on a free photo-sharing site like Flickr or Pinterest.

Before Tub

This bathtub is. huge. And my husband hates it, but it’s not in our budget to tear it out. Should I tile or beadboard the front? Put shelves or bookcases on the side? And what do you put inside said bookcases? I need something to mask it and make the space more functional. Thank you! – Meghan

Once again, I just started off staring at that before photo, trying to picture things and work out what could go where. Then I dragged it into photoshop to test out a few ideas. Here was my first thought:

Option9

I love the idea of some white bookshelves (I don’t think I’ve ever met a built-in I didn’t like) so I brought two of those in to flank the tub. They add some nice height and draw the eye to the pretty stained glass window in the middle. I also beefed up the trim around the window a bit, just for some nice balance. The backs of the bookcases could even get a soft blue-gray paint job (like Aqua Smoke by Behr) to pick up on the tones in the stained glass window, and the walls could be painted a light sand color (like Hazelnut Cream by Behr) to tie into the existing tub and floor color. As for those shelves, bathroom-y stuff like this could be nice:

  • fluffy extra towels
  • textured baskets
  • glass containers (like these) filled with sea sponges, loofas, or something decorative like sea glass
  • pretty bottles of bubble bath or bath salts/oils
  • a stack of mags to read (I can never manage to keep reading material dry in the tub, but hopefully Meghan’s more coordinated)
  • some candles to burn while bathing (or those flickering battery operated ones if she’s skeered of fire on a bookshelf)
  • beachy keepsakes, like jars of sand/rocks/shells – or even labeled little vacation jars like these all lined up

Oh and I really liked Meghan’s mention of redoing the front of those steps with something white to cut all of that tan tub tone. I think three fun options she could go with are:

  • white subway tile
  • white beadboard (they make bathroom friendly beadboard that stands up to moisture)
  • white horizontal planks (they also make bathroom-safe boards to avoid rot)

Meghan could just attach the sheets of beadboard or thin horizontal planks under the lip of each step with some adhesive that’s meant to hold up in a bathroom (gotta make sure it can weather steam and moisture). Or she could tile it if she’d rather have something shinier (I think white grout would be a good choice since anything too high contrast might look busy with the pattern/movement on the surface of the tub).

Next I tried for something a little more dramatic but still soothing: a dark green tone (like Mermaid Net by Behr) on the backs of those bookcases, light blue on the walls (like Country Mist by Behr) and a new color (a soft putty tone) on the surface of that step and the entire tub. Once again the stained glass window served as my color inspiration, so I worked from there, and I beefed up the white trim around it, just to make it feel nice and proportionate.

Option3

It’s not clear if the tub can be professionally reglazed, but getting an estimate from a local reglazing expert (we used one for our first house’s tub and loved the results) would determine if that material could undergo a color change, which is always a nice way to affordably update a tub that you can’t afford to replace. Oh and replacing the tub’s hardware with something in a brushed nickel, chrome, or oil-rubbed bronze finish would update things even if the tub ends up not being reglaze-able.

Lastly, I thought built-ins in that entire nook could be another way to go.

Tub Photoshop More Shelves

This photo feels a little busier, but it could just be my photoshop shortcomings. I also tried to give Meghan more ideas for what could live on those shelves since I had more space to play with (although the shelves along the back might need to be narrower, so candles and bubble bath could go there and deeper items like towels could end up on the shelves on the side). I think if she’s worried about anything feeling cluttered or busy, just keeping the items on the shelves in a soft neutral palette would work well.

Oh and a few other options that came to mind were that Meghan could…

  • add glass doors to the bookcases for a glammy upscale feeling (this could be helpful if she doesn’t want items getting steamy, but less convenient if she wants easier access)
  • paint the frame around the window the same deep charcoal color that’s in the stained glass (it could make that window even more of a focal point)
  • hunt down some subtle gleaming tile (perhaps some small glass mosaic ones in a soft celery tone) and tile the entire back wall around the window with them for added interest
  • find a tiny bathrobe to put on the cat, just so he’s feeling the luxury too

So those are a few thoughts I had about Meghan’s little friend. Can’t wait to read all of the other ideas you guys have for her – and of course to hear what she thinks!

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Comments

  3. Gem says

    I love this tub! Not sure about the colour but the tub itself looks so luxurious. I would go for option 2 if possible but if not, option 1.

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  4. Addie says

    Oh my, that’s quite a tub! I really liked the second photoshopped option, I think it looks classic and makes good use of the space. Good luck to Meghan!

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  6. Allyn says

    I had the same thoughts as you . . . lots of nice shelving around the tub. But one thing I think would make it truly fabulous: a wall/shelf-mounted television! That’s one extra touch that would make me never want to leave the bathtub!!

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  7. Sarah says

    I would see if you can get the tub re-glazed. That will give it an instant updated feel without breaking the bank.

    A dark grey tub and steps with white risers would be striking. Then do the built-in’s like Sherry offered above.

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  9. Tara says

    Love the idea of built ins on the side only. I’ve seen medium to small pictures hung over these types of shelves which is a great way to break up all those lines. Maybe even add an outlet for a small tv? I would opt for horizontal planks bottom of the tub since its more budget friendly.

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  10. Pbkmaine says

    I love the built ins, but if you’re not handy, what about looking for some ready made bookcases about the same size? Bright white woodwork and trims, sandy walls to match the tub, accent colors out of the window.

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  11. Emily R says

    I would save my pennies for a future date when I could afford to tear it out. I’d be hesitant to do too much now that you’d have to tear out later. That is quite a tub.

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    • Meg M says

      I completely agree with Emily. Save your money and just live with it until you can afford to tear it out.

    • mary says

      This was my first thought, too. I think you could spend $500-$1000 on a bandaid solution or $1500 on demo/re-do.

    • heather says

      I admit I kind of agree with this. If you can absolutely not live with it a second longer, totally go for a change. If you can though, I’d take the money you’d spend on materials and put it away towards tearing this out down the line. If your husband hates it now and it’s a space/shape issue than any changes won’t fix it (it might just be tolerable), since you won’ the fixing either the space it takes up or it’s shape. If it’s a hatred due to color, then a reglaze might help.

    • Peggy says

      I agree about waiting for a permanent fix.
      I feel your pain- we lived with our hideous beast of a tub for 5+ years. Just remodeled last year and have no tub in the master bath; just the shower. And I gained a walk in closet!

    • MLB says

      Usually I’m with John and Sherry on the in between step until you can afford a full reno, but this time, I think I agree with Emily. I think I’d almost rather do a very careful demo of just the tub (looks like all those pieces are separate for the sides and steps), and pick up a freestanding tub at a reuse center. If the walls are unfinished when removed, a couple pieces of drywall are cheaper than adding built-ins. The tile is the only hard part. Either way, I find most super ugly things are much better when you start from “subtract and see where we are.”

    • YoungHouseLove says

      Meghan dropped in with some more info in the comments for you guys if it helps. There’s just not a reno in the cards for her family and they truly want to work with this tub for the long haul (their kids love the size of it and the shower is also the same material – so simply gutting the tub isn’t going to solve their issues). I totally agree that if you’re not interested in keeping something around for the long run, there should definitely be a limit to how much money you sink into it, only to tear it out down the line.

      xo,
      s

    • Amanda says

      I COMPLETELY and whole-heartedly agree with Emily. I feel like any investment made into making this work (which to be blunt, I think is impossible) would be wasted money.

    • Eve says

      Hahahaha!
      We have a huge 1980’s tub in green, but we love it! It’s the only tub my 6’2″ tall hubby can stretch his legs out in! Wouldn’t trade it for the world! Ok, maybe we would trade out the color! Hahaha

  13. Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says

    Love the ideas Sherry came up with. If you didn’t want to commit too much (in case your still planning on tearing it out) you could hang some shelves on either side of the tub. Maybe paint the trim on the window as well. I would think painting the room a different color would help lighten things up. Wish I had photoshop cause I would love to draw something up for ya!!

    I would also want to know what the rest of your bathroom and master bedroom looked like – i.e. what is your style??

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    • Kelly says

      For those who can’t (or don’t want to) afford Photoshop, GIMP is a good option. It has most of the features and is a little less user friendly, but gets the job done!

  14. Carla says

    Since the tub is going to get yanked out someday (and probably sooner than later), I wouldn’t spend money on anything other than some paint for the walls, several plants, a platter for a bunch of candles (that you actually use), some statuary like a large bronzed Buddha tucked in the back corner, and some canvases for word art.

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    • Carla says

      It will cost several hundred dollars to reglaze the entire beast of a tub. Put a large colorful rug on the floor in front of the steps, and just focus on making the tub area earthy, calm and inviting.

  16. Theresa M. says

    Meghan, do you use the tub? If not, my suggestion is tearing the whole thing out. Demo is cheap, the only thing that might cost is having the plumbing capped. Then you can save your pennies for the total overhaul. It seems like you have enough space to put in two closets on either side then have a freestanding tub come straight out from the window. Although I like Sherri’s idea, I don’t know that I’d want to stand on the tub deck to reach anything on the shelves. Demo is cheaper than trying to fix such a huge space. Really, what were the 80’s thinking??

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    • Daniela says

      Same here. I want to nuke that thing! And it seems really slippery, I will be scared to fall head first if a dare to stand on that surface :(

    • Meghan J says

      I do not use it as of right now, the whole jet system needs to be cleaned. The problem with demoing everything is my husband works long hours and his time to commit on the reno would be very little each week. I have zero desires to live with a torn up bathroom for 6 months! :)

    • Anna says

      If you aren’t using it as a tub, you should fill with pillows and blankets for a nice little reading nest ;)

    • JG says

      Interesting. If you determine you won’t use it at *all* until you demo, then you could go to town without having to worry about waterproof-ness or durability!

      For example, you could just sand and spray-paint it all! It wouldn’t be durable at all, but would be just for looks!

      Another idea I had is that you could go for a “zen”/Asian look, and cover surfaces with wood slat pieces (like premade slat bathmats, or outdoor slat wood tiles (Ikea)), or even use silicone to just glue on cedar wood planks or lattice pieces. If you went that route, you could leave the inner tub the current color, it would probably look toned-down due to the darker wood being nearby. Also the current color prob wouldn’t show much through the wood slats. It would be harder to clean, but if you rarely use it… Color the fram around the window to color-match the wood. Hang two Chinese or Japanese scrolls on the left and right to add in some height. You could even go with flower themed scrolls to tie in to the window.

      Or consider the wood to be craftsman style- so widen the frame around the window in the same wood color and add appropriate artwork to the walls and accessories for that style!

      (I do agree with others- it you really want to just remove/replace it, save the money for that and just do cheap for-now remedies).

    • Jeanie says

      Meghan, If you want to clean the tub jets just fill the tub with hot water. Pour in about a cup of powder dish-washing soap and run the jets for about 10 minutes. This will help to loosen up and clean any of the gunk in the lines of the whirlpool. You will then want to drain the tub and fill it up and run it again to get any remaining soap out of the lines. You should do this every other week if you are using the tub on a regular basis.

      My opinion is to wait until you can replace it with something else. That’s a lot of cultured marble!

    • kim says

      I came to give some more on the cleaning the jets…bleach. A cup of bleach and run the jets. And run them with just water. And then run them with dishwasher soap. Then run them clean. More black crap than you can imagine will come out. Repeat this until nothing but water is coming out of your jets. If this tub has never been cleaned expect to do this many times until the moldy/mildewy stuff is gone. Then do it weekly.

      Jets suck. Old jets suck even more. If I forget for a couple of weeks the gunk just starts coming back.

    • haverwench says

      I really love JG’s idea for covering surfaces with wood. The wood slat tiles from IKEA would be fairly inexpensive and would resemble an old-school wooden hot tub. Along with that, I’d paint that whole back wall a nice bold green to bring out the color in the stained-glass window (which I love, by the way, so don’t feel bad about all the folks who are telling you to get rid of it). The deep green and dark wood tones would tone down the tan marble and shift the look from Dynasty set to forest glade, with no need for a possibly costly re-glazing. Then you could add some shelves, or enhance the woodsy look still more by bringing in some natural tree branches that could be transformed into towel racks. Your own little wooded retreat, right in your bathroom–all you need is to get those jets working again.

  18. Katie says

    I like the built ins in the first picture, just covering the sides and adding in some white to the steps does a lot to break up all the beige and it wouldn’t be too epxensive.

    And kitty bathrobes are a definite must have! I want to get some for my 2 cats and we can all be matching…crazy cat lady alert…

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  19. Mary says

    I love this combo of Sherry’s ideas: Built-ins on the sides. Penny tile on the back wall. Horizontal planks on the risers. Dark finish faucet. Boom.

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  20. mary | millay vintage says

    I wonder if there is any type of treatment that can be done to that marble/faux marble surface? That deep tan color seems to be leaving it looking rather dated, even with the bookshelf addition — I can’t help but feel like a lightening/chance of color on that front might make the biggest transformation?

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  21. Anna says

    Love the shelves! And what’s even better than a nice soak in the tub is a nice soak in the tub with a magazine. I’d put reading materials on those shelves. :)

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  22. Kim says

    You guys never cease to amaze me. You’d think after all these years of reading your blog I’d understand that you can handle any design problem, but no. I took one glance at her bathroom photo and thought “GUT JOB! There’s NO way to update that thing!” And then you come along with your amazing photoshop renderings. And HOLY COW. Blown away. From now on whenever I come across a design dilemma in my own life, I will sit my butt down and think “What would John and Sherry do, what would John and Sherry do…”

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Aw, thanks Kim! I actually feel that way about our readers. I love posting my little ideas in these posts, but I read other people’s suggestions and I’m blown away by all of their links/renderings/suggestions/tips! I love this little brainstorming session because I feel like it makes me grow and teaches me things as well as helping someone out there with a tricky space. Win-win :)

      xo
      s

    • Anna, Sydney says

      Sounds like a Chuck Norris/MacGyver t-shirt.
      “What would Petersik do?” (or the cool version “WWPD?”)
      “The reno was Petersiked”

  23. Moira says

    I don’t have any greater ideas, but I will say that your suggestion of Mermaid Net paint by Behr would definitely be a winner. I have that in my kitchen, and I get more compliments than I’ve ever heard for a paint color!

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  25. Jennifer says

    I think the last one is my favorite. The only thing I would change is maybe some contact paper on the shelves to match the stained glass, or/and decorative items that also match. I think maybe even some lime green would go nicely with it, but I am a big fan of lime green + wood :) But, yes the last design is by far the best in my opinion!

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    • Billy B. says

      Jennifer,

      thanks for mentioning contact paper, I was thinking of putting white contact paper on the riser part of the steps- water-resistant, easy to install + to remove and rather budget-friendly.

      Could be a good way of testing out the colors, no?

  27. Stefanie says

    I love the idea of putting your 2nd and 3rd ideas together.

    If it were me I would reglaze the tub (like the second option) and do the wrap around shelves (like the 3rd option). But I would paint the back of the shelves a light color. The shelves would be a great spot for pictures, glass jars…etc.

    Not sure if they owners love, hate or are indifferent to the window but personally it’s not my jam. I can’t tell if it’s genuine stained glass or one of the kits used to make a window look like stained glass but if it’s the later I would consider removing it and just frosting the glass.

    I hope the owner updates us with an “after” picture after they decide which direction to take because I’m really interested in seeing how they jazz up that big ol’ ugly tub!

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    • oh Holland says

      I also think the stained glass window is what dates the bath’s look. I’d replace it with a modern, textured glass sheet or pieced geometric design, sans color.

  28. Amelia says

    Embrace the 80s glam. Go totally Kelly Wearstler on that tub surround and play up the glamour. Is it possible to ditch the stained glass?

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    • Lisa says

      I’m not fond of the stained glass either. I’d rather swap that out for a regular window… maybe even a larger window and then be able to do a roman or something. Pair that with the shelves on the sides and something on the risers to break up the beige. I like the bead board idea too as others mentioned.

  29. Shannon says

    Love the shelves! I *think* I like them better just on the sides but I’m not 100%, a “real” photo of it might have a different effect on me. I would definitely embrace a spa-like feeling with a tub like that.

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  32. Caitlin says

    Ohhhh I love the 3rd option! Built in bookcases always make a room look upscale. I also agree about the tub fixtures. We replaced our’s without replacing the entire tub unit and it made such a difference!

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    • Melanie says

      I agree. I love the look, but I’d put glass cabinet doors on some of them because it will be a pain to dust shelves on that back wall.

      The stained glass window is light and neutral and has sentimental meaning to the homeowners, so I like using a color on the back of the shelves that compliments it.

      Also, what about a faux brick painted white on the front of the tub? That would be more cost effective than subway tiles, and easy to adhere and remove later if you decide to replace the tub. For some people, a tub is everything in a master bath, so I wouldn’t want to remove it.

  33. Tammy says

    I have nothing constructive to add. Just wanted to say that I laughed out loud at my desk at your idea of a luxury bathrobe for the cat.

    Carry on.

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  34. Karin says

    Dang it Sherry!!!! You completely owe my boss a letter as to why my report is covered in spat out coffee… “find a tiny bathrobe to put on the cat”… I spit my coffee and laughed sooo hard at that my colleagues thought I was choking! Classic Sher-Dog ;)

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  35. Brittney says

    They have re-glazing kits at Lowes for about $50. You would probably need more than one for that giant tub, but that is still only $100. We did our tub ourself and it was super easy. They have a spray paint one and a roll on one. We used the spray paint, but if we had to do it again, I would use the roller. I love the book shelves on the sides. If you do re-glaze it, I think some pretty glass tiles on the riser part would look awesome. I’m not sure about the price range of this, but I would most def start with reglazing it. I think that would make a huge difference, even if it’s the only thing you do. Oh, and changing the hardware would also make a big difference. :)

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  36. Jessaca says

    What about making the space cozier by bringing down the ceiling with a cathedral-type ceiling with planks and beams that are stained espresso to tie in with the tup and hanging a chandelier? Maybe you could even swag some gauzy curtains around the space, add some lanterns with candles along a built-in as suggested?

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  37. Denise says

    I love the very last idea, it’s so nice and, yes, you can get a fiberglass tub reglazed. We were going to get ours glazed but then we sold the house before we could get it done.

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  38. Kate says

    Meghan might want to check out if the first stair and tub are all one solid piece — we had a similar setup in a house we bought, and were able to take off the first step. We then reglazed the tub (ours was raw hamburger pink…glorious), and then tiled the entire front — it made a HUGE difference. It opened up the bathroom TREMENDOUSLY to get that step out of there, and in Meghan’s set up with the built-in shelves — it’d look great!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      This is a brilliant idea! I especially love that you’ve tackled a similar dilemma and can shed some light on the debacle! Thanks to everyone for tip sharing in the name of Meghan’s little friend!

      xo
      s

    • Jill says

      What kind of underlayment and/or mastic and/or grout did you use between the front of the tub and tile?

      Tubs flex and move whenever you fill them with water, so I can’t see how any part of them could be tiled without the tile cracking from movement.

    • YoungHouseLove says

      Good question! I’ve seen a lot of tutorials for adding tile to the front of a tub on Pinterest and have seen pro bathrooms with tiled or stone fronted tubs as well, so I’d just call experts like The Tile Shop and see what they recommend for the job (I’m assuming something with some flex/elasticity). I’d love to hear from Kate about what she used too!

      xo
      s

    • Kate says

      I can’t remember the exact product we used, but it was definitely recommended by The Tile Shop guys…and the tub got sort of ‘boxed in’ across the front with the same kind of backerboard that we used for the shower walls – it held up great, and we never had any issues with cracking/movement.

  39. Emily says

    My first thought was to do this to the surround. I’m sure it will take more effort to clean the stone’s nooks, but a handled bristle brush like you’d use for cleaning glasses would make that easier. I like the look of stone in a bathroom because it gives it a rustic spa feel. Click through this pin to their original blog for the final look of this tub, yours could look even better!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/263671753156555944/

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  40. Monica says

    Holy bathtub, Batman! Never knew a bathtub needed an entire pool deck surrounding it.

    If you don’t like or use the tub, what about covering it with a piece of wood and turning it into a window seat? Add some cushions and pillows, and add in Sherry’s built-ins on the sides.

    Depending on the bathroom, this idea might be quite weird or quite functional. (Or brilliant – “Mommy’s going potty and needs privacy” may be code for “Mommy’s reading a magazine and having a glass of wine…BY HERSELF”)

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  41. Kristy says

    I definitely vote for a tiny bathrobe for the cat. But seriously, I think the built ins and doing something to the tub (painting the risers — can you do that?), and painting the frame to stained glass window!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      YES! I love Layla and all of the idea sharing that goes on. When I started these things a few weeks ago my only hope was that a column called “Ideas Anyone?” would actually elicit ideas from lots of people (we love chatting and getting your brilliant minds in on things) and it has been so awesome to hear everyone’s suggestions and thoughts!

      xo
      s

  43. Liz says

    Definitely built-ins/shelving on the sides to make use of that open space. Doesn’t look like they could do that on the wall with the window though – there looks to only be a few inches between the edge of the tub and that back wall.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Great point Liz! They’d have to be shallower in the back, but maybe candles and decorative glass bath salts and bubble bath bottles could fit along that wall and the ones on the sides could be for deeper things like towels?

      xo
      s

    • Liz says

      I tend to be a minimalist so I’d leave the back wall as-is to keep it from being too cluttered and claustrophobic. There should be plenty of space for lots of open storage on either side while keeping it from winding up a nook for dust collectors. Ha!

      I’d also work more with wood tones so that stark white isn’t competing with the tub color and making it stand out even more than it already does.

  44. Laurie says

    I love the kitty in every picture!

    I think my favorite built ins are the first picture. I really jumped on that shelving idea. I think some natural grass baskets with towels will not only soften up the area but end up being pretty handy. It’s a nice big tub! There should be many nummy-smelling bubble baths.

    I’m not sure how bead board will look against that marble surface. If there is a way to reglaze the marble, then my favorite option would be beadboard and the beachy color palette you suggested.

    If it can’t be reglazed, I’d stick with planks that help neutralize the marble.

    One thing to think about too, the stained glass window is a little small scale-wise for the tub area. Meghan might want to think about framing it with larger, more detailed framing to give it more finish. I think you actually did that in your first picture Sherry.

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  45. Jill says

    Am I the only one who would keep that awesome tub?! I mean its dated, yes, but its so freaking cool I can barely stand it.

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    • maria says

      was thinking the same thing. living in an apartment, i’d love a big bad ass tub like that to soak in! but i do love the idea of adding built ins and glazing it a different color.

    • Julie says

      Me, too! I wish I had a nice soaking tub like that. I say fix the jets, build the built ins like option 1, and hang a chandeleir. Then reenact that scene with the bathtub from Back to the Future 2 (might need a tv, too).

  47. amy says

    We are about to move into our first home, and I actually can’t remember what the bathroom looks like, because I remember walking in there and thinking… okay yup that’ll need to be redone.

    My parents have a very old claw foot tub (my dream) but it’s been outside for years. Enter my idea for this tub, as it applies to mine also.

    You can get them refinished. I’m not sure of the exact cost (still waiting to get my quote back) but I do know it’s far cheaper than getting a new tub.

    They refinish your tub in whatever colour you’d like and it looks brand new.

    I would definitely look into that option to have a nice white tub, and then I love Sherry’s idea of entire nook shelving.

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  48. Tiffini S. says

    Mini bar, mini fridge, full sized TV. And you’d never see me again. I would be the Sunny von Bulow of that bad boy.

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  49. sarina says

    Ok.. this is a kind of weird out of the box idea.. but what about just blanking over the top of the tub.. and finding a cool clawfoot one you could put up on the platform? I am not sure how odd that might be considering the height of the ceiling.. but it was a thought. I would definitely paint/tile/box in the steps so it was brighter.. and I would also explore the reglazing if an elevated freestanding tub weren’t possible. I also like the idea of cabinets or shelves.

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  50. Peggy Mckee says

    Does anyone know how much it would cost to remove the tub completely? I’d like to see some cost estimates, e.g. demolition, cost of a replacement tub, maybe a claw-foot, etc. Check Renovators Supply.

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    • Elaine says

      We just removed a late 90’s era jacuzzi tub. With capping the plumbing, removing and hauling away the tub, and pulling up 2 layers of luan and vinyl flooring, it cost us $850 to have it done. Now we get to do drywall repair and new floors! I’m not replacing the tub (have another one in another bathroom) I have a large white wicker desk that I intend to put in front of the window and use as a makeup/perfume/jewelry storage area.

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