Uses For Antique Clawfoot Bathtubs

Home and Garden - Home Furnishings

By: EmmaRileySutton 15-Dec-2010

Introduction:

Antique clawfoot bathtubs are just too beautiful not to use. Not only are they beautiful, antique clawfoot bathtubs can be quite valuable. Instead of throwing out your antique clawfoot bathtub, think about all the ways your can use it in your home.

Reading Space

Use your antique clawfoot bathtub as a reading space. Remove the knobs and throw pillows into your antique clawfoot bathtub. Your antique clawfoot bathtub is now a cozy place to curl up and read a good book. Antique clawfoot bathtub reading spaces are great for kids rooms. If you have an informal living area or family room, your antique clawfoot bathtub reading space works well there also.

Sofa Table

Use your antique clawfoot bathtub as a sofa table. Secure a tabletop to your antique clawfoot bathtub after you remove the knobs and VOILA, you have a sofa table. Depending on the size, you may want to remove the "feet" from your antique clawfoot bathtub so your sofa table isn't too tall. Attach the tabletop to only one side of the antique clawfoot bathtub and your sofa table will be able to used for additional storage. An antique clawfoot bathtub in your living room - who would have imagined that?

Bookshelves

Create bookshelves with your antique clawfoot bathtub. Stand the antique clawfoot bathtub along the wall and secure shelves inside of it. Make sure that the antique clawfoot bathtub is secured against the wall; you don't want it to fall over. Try placing your antique clawfoot bathtub bookshelves in a corner for added support. An antique clawfoot bathtub bookshelf will add character to you room and makes a great conversation piece.

Foot Board

Use your antique clawfoot bathtub as a foot board in a bedroom. Create you antique clawfoot bathtub foot board much like you did the antique clawfoot bathtub sofa table. Upholster the top to make your antique clawfoot bathtub foot board more comfy. Remember to only attach the top to one side so your antique clawfoot bathtub foot board can double as storage.

Toy Chest

Make a toy chest out of your antique clawfoot bathtub. Remove the knobs from the antique clawfoot bathtub and place it in your family room. The antique clawfoot bathtub toy chest is an interesting way to keep toys tucked away. If you like, add a top to your antique clawfoot bathtub toy chest to keep the toys out of sight. Of course, the antique clawfoot bathtub toy chest can also be used in a child's bedroom or playroom.

Final Thoughts

There are so many ways you can use an antique clawfoot bathtub. By an adding an antique clawfoot bathtub to different rooms in your home, you are also adding character and bit of creativity. Before you sell or throw out your antique clawfoot bathtub, look around your home and see how many ways you can use it. With a little imagination, you are sure to find all sorts of uses for your antique clawfoot bathtub. Have fun decorating with your antique clawfoot bathtub!

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Wasatch 12/15/2010
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Very creative article. My dad retired from teaching. For years he used his boyhood tub full of pillows as a reading lounge for his fifth graders when they earned a small privilege.
litetender 12/15/2010
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OK Emma, you win the creativity prize of the week! I am amazed! Impressive list, really!!!!!