You've all been great so far! What do I do with this tub enclosure?

by Amy Harmon Kowalski

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I know the top needs scrubbing but I need to think of the next step after that!

q you ve all been great so far what do i do with this tub enclosure, bathroom ideas, This is the top of my tub endure Any EASY and inexpensive ideas to make this look more finished I m not frilly and like clean neat and simple

This is the top of my tub endure. Any EASY and inexpensive ideas to make this look more finished ? I'm not frilly and like clean neat and simple

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Janet Pizaro on Sep 14, 2015
In my opinion I would put a glass enclosure with shower doors.

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Paula M. Terrell on Sep 14, 2015
How about purchasing one of those curved shower curtain rods to make the space a little larger in the tub. I would also suggest painting the ceiling white, so it doesn't run into the peach color of the wall. Then, for above the tub, where the flat part of the wall is (peach color), you could stencil a motif of complimentary color?

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Z on Sep 14, 2015
Amy, can you take a picture showing more of the tub enclosure please? It's hard to help you with seeing what you are asking about.

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- Amy Harmon Kowalski on Sep 14, 2015
  Here you go!
  
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- Z on Sep 15, 2015
  @Amy, I don't know as if there is anything you can do with it other than clean as you say, short of a professional resurfacing and I know your budget is tight. Just reading your question again, are you asking what to do with the tub insert and walls or the bulkhead above it?
  
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- Amy Harmon Kowalski on Sep 15, 2015
  Just the bulkhead above it. The enclosure is what it is. I don't plan on living here more then a couple more years and just want to get things at least decent. I'd like that area to look more finished if possible
  
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- Z on Sep 15, 2015
  @Amy Harmon Kowalski I'm sorry I didn't "get that" the first time around. I'll blame it on having a lot on my mind. Heart breaking stuff. To dress it up a bit by adding a row or two of pretty glass tiles all around the edges. Something like this....
  
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- Amy Harmon Kowalski on Sep 15, 2015
  Ohhh Thats a great idea! Love it! that would actually take care of the nasty side where the enclosure meets the dry wall too! Thank you! Are those very difficult to put up? What kind of tools would be required for something like that?
  
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- Z on Sep 15, 2015
  @Amy, I personally haven't installed tiles, but was my hubby's helper as he did all the tile work in our home. I think the easiest way for you to do this would be to use the new stick on tiles. Here's a short video from a brand that HoDe sells. L's also have a version. I'd check both for the best price. It shouldn't take too many and since you don't have to buy all the tools normally needed with traditional tiles, you're probably saving money, and most certainly time, in the long run.
  
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Anne fenske on Sep 14, 2015
Try an wood edging u can paint and hang your rod from top down and blend your colors so that they're not so stark. The pink stands out to much making the shower compartment look small & the silver clips need to go. too much contrast. u could try a stencil on the overhang, but the pink is too in your face, make it beige as the shower inside maybe with a chocolate design. It looks nice , but needs to blend more.

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EmDirr @ DustandDoghair.com on Sep 15, 2015
Is it possible to add storage above the enclosure, trim it out and give it a built-in look? Useful space up there!

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- Amy Harmon Kowalski on Sep 15, 2015
  @EmDirr @ DustandDoghair.com I know.. what are you thinking? Like a shelf or something?
  
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EmDirr @ DustandDoghair.com on Sep 15, 2015
Yep. Maybe divided in half vertically. Add it just above the enclosure and add a little trim to cover where they meet. Enclosure becomes a built in.

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Amy Harmon Kowalski on Nov 07, 2015
This is what I ended up doing!!

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Anne fenske on Nov 08, 2015
Don't put storage above ; the humidity from the shower will make anything u put up there moldy and mildew and in a very short time it will stink. U could put nice pattern on the overhang, but i suggest u paint the background the same as the walls. The pink color is making your bathroom look small and in your face .

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