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Monday, July 21, 2014

Repurposing a Bathtub

I made some changes in the hall bath today that some of you may think are a little crazy or maybe even a LOT crazy...lol!  
The first thing I did was add this gorgeous rug that I found at an estate sale a couple of months ago.   I don't think I have showed it to you before,  but if I have....here it is again!    It fits perfectly....wall to door.....10'.
Now comes the crazy part......I had H cut me a board the size of the bath tub.    Before you judge me....let me explain.....this tub hasn't been used in a year!    We all use the walk in shower in the master bedroom bath.    So..... I decided the space could be put to better use.    
I used the space under the board to store some seldom....if ever....used items.
The little cabinet that I put on the new tub  floor is a piece that my mother had for years.     The openings on each end are a puzzle to me.....were they used for plants?   That's what I originally thought,  but the opening goes all the way to the bottom shelf....that would be one deep planter....maybe a shorter plastic insert....any ideas?
The lamp on the little cabinet really adds some much needed light to the room.....
I still am lovin' the wreath that has been on the wall for a couple of years,  so I didn't change it out.
I cut some flowers from the garden this afternoon to put on the vanity....
Do you know what the container is that I put them in?   It's a vintage light cover.....I remember on of these being  over my grandma's bathroom medicine cabinet.

I added a bit of whimsey to my vignette my putting a stack of vintage gloves on the top shelf.....

The second shelf has a vintage plastic kleenex box and a pretty pink clock....
 
I am already thinking ahead and plan to put a Christmas tree on the new "bathtub" this year!



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34 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, I love the idea of the vintage light fixture as a vase.... I have to say.. I love a soaker tub so I would have never given that baby up...but, if it is not used why not... make a beautiful space.. Such beauty everywhere.. Have a great day! Blessings!

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  2. If you don't use the tub . . . then why not use it in a creative way :) I love those mirrors over your sinks.
    Pretty, pretty, pretty.
    Have a great week.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  3. Oh My Gosh I have been wanting to do this for 10 years! Only problem is, our huge soaker tub has a raised outer ledge that goes all the way around it, and the faucet juts out at angle over one of the corners of the tub. I have thought about doing what you did (exactly!) but just didn't think it would work for our tub. Short of ripping it out I think I'm stuck! I'm so happy to see that you succeeded at this! Can't wait to see the Christmas tree:)
    xo Kathleen

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  4. Hi Penny,
    You certainly were creative with your space. I think you had a great idea! why not reinvent the space you have. I can't wait to see your Christmas tree in this space.
    I love your fresh flowers so pretty and the crochet dollies.
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  5. I LOVE that rug!!!! It is cute what you did but definitely have never seen anyone cover and hid a tub. I think you are first to do it!

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  6. Penny,
    I first saw this done many years ago on the Christopher Lowell show!! I LOVED that show!! He covered the tub the way you did but made it into a day bed type of seat by adding foam for the seat and to the back! We only have one tub and with both of our back problems , we both love to soak in a nice hot bath so unless we had a 3rd tub ( if we had a second one, one would be mine and one would be Joe's) then I could do this! But yippee for the idea of a tree at Christmas!! I have had one in each of my bathroom's for years!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  7. If you don't use it might as well lose it! Now you have the perfect little guest bathroom where a tub is not needed. Love this idea! Gorgeous decor!

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  8. Perhaps your mother's piece is for the entrance and the side parts are for umbrellas?

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  9. I love it, I've also done this to our bathroom upstairs. We also never use the tub and I needed it for storage! Love your bathroom and looks lovely!

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  10. Love this Penny! Is there anything I haven't loved that you've done?? I think not!! My friend did this, but turned her's into a settee with back cushions and all, so much fun and underneath plenty of storage!!

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  11. Extra storage space is always a plus and I use every crook and cranny I can find and use it. This was pure genius.
    We only have one bathrub and shower..and I really want to do something nice and different so.... I keep checking in with you to see bathroom ideas..and even though we cannot give up a tub..I got such a kick out of your idea. A Christmas tree in the tub..why..heavens..WHY NOT?? :) You are just adorable..just like your decorating~!
    Mona

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  12. Lovely as always! My first thought on your mothers table was umbrella's. Then I thought canes.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  13. What a neat idea. I mean, as you said, it hasn't been used, why not just repurpose it for 'pretties' :) Thanks for sharing!

    Stopping by from Wake Up Wednesday!

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  14. Just amazing! You are so creative...very clever idea! Your bathroom is so lovely
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  15. Can't wait to see the Christmas version! <3

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  16. LOVE this! I did the same thing in our hall bath and it was great having the display and storage space in our extra bathroom. I can see by your style that you are a "maximalist." So am I.

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  17. You know that I did that 30 years ago in a little place we had. It was to put a dresser on.....but same concept. I loved Ann's comment about a maximalist. Haven't heard that, but I like it!

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  18. Penny, your ideas turned to pure charm! Love it all, so romamtic and just, oh so pretty! You are such a clever one with that tub decor!

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  19. WOW, que buena idea, yo tampoco uso mi bañera, y siempre he pensado que ahora es como un espacio muerto que podría aprovecharse, me has dado una idea genial. Gracias.

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  20. I love vintage...such a feminine appeal.

    I'm visiting from Friendship Friday

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  21. I agree with all of the I have never seen your "work" before and hope to see more

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  22. That's what I want to do with our tub too! We never use it, and a place to sit would be nice.

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  23. I like how you thought outside the box to get some useful display space out of an unused tub. Thanks for sharing. Hello from Flaunt it Friday.

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  24. I love how you thought outside the box. All the lace and cream is gorgeous! I would love to have you link it up to my Feature Friday Link Palooza!

    Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/search/label/Feature%20Friday%20Linky%20Party

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  25. great idea and use of space!!!

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  26. Penny, You always do the most amazing things! Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls

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  27. What a clever idea and such a great way to display some of your treasures :) Thanks so much for linking up at Link It or Lump It!

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  28. Oh my Penny, everything is so beautiful :)

    Thanks so much for linking up :)

    #CreativeMondays

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  29. This is wonderful! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  30. I knew someone once who did something very similar! And you can still use it if ever needed. Thanks for sharing at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday Link Party!

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  31. So creative! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  32. Hiya! Stopping by to let you know you've been featured this week on The Wednesday Roundup annnndddd because you're featured that means I'm pinning this one to our link party pinterest board! Thanks for sharing and have an awesome weekend!!!

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  33. Here's to creativity! I love the rug in the bathroom too! So pretty and soft... Thank you for sharing!

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