How can I beautify a soaking tub?

Pam
by Pam
I have recently purchased a new home that had a soaking tub tiled with ceramic tiles like the flooring. I would like the tub to look less institutional.
  3 answers
  • Sounds as though this was a custom job. I would suggest a company such as bath fitters. Perhaps they can make out of mold a insert that will cover the entire thing. Other then that, it will need to be torn out if you want to remove the tile look.
  • Colleen Colleen on Nov 05, 2014
    Is there any way you could post a photo to give an idea of what the tub and surrounding area looks like? What is it about it that makes you think 'institutional'? Is it the tub, the tile, or both together? Perhaps you could paint the tile. There are a number of tutorials and posts both here and on the web generally about doing that. What about some simple decorative updates to the area around the tub, such as shelves with baskets, candles, etc? Artwork, a decorative window treatment....lots of ideas but would help to have more specifics from you :)
  • Marion Nesbitt Marion Nesbitt on Nov 05, 2014
    Need a pic or two. Maybe all you need is to accessorize with a plant, great soap dish, etc.