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30 Creative Clawfoot Tub Ideas for Every Bathroom

Whether your style is farmhouse fresh or industrial chic, get ready, get set, and soak in a fancy-footed, luxurious bathtub.

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Whether you live in a rural farmhouse or an urban loft, when it comes to the bathroom, nothing is more iconic than a clawfoot bathtub. The first clawfoot tubs were made of tin or copper back in the mid-1800s. Cast-iron, porcelain-enameled styles were introduced in 1873 thanks to J.L. Mott Ironworks and quickly became synonymous with Victorian-era bathrooms and, later, early 20th-century farmhouses.

So how did the freestanding tubs get their name? Easy! It's derived from their ball-and-claw feet, which were inspired by the popular furniture styles of the day.

Today, shapes of clawfoot tubs range from the traditional single-end rolled-rim design to the elaborate double-ended slipper tub, making them a versatile design choice for sleek, modern bathrooms to cozy, rustic bathrooms and every style in between. Rolled rim or slipper shaped? Classic white or boldly colored? Deck-mount or floor-mount faucet? Shower or no shower? The options are plentiful. They also come in a variety of sizes, so even you have a small bathroom, there is likely a clawfoot tub that will work for your space.

These 30 pretty bathrooms are filled with tips and design ideas to help you decide which clawfoot tub style and installation is right for your bathroom. Once you've picked the perfect clawfoot tub, you can turn your attention to the million and one other designs decisions awaiting your attention for the most important room in the house: Should you paint your bathroom or try wallpaper? What bathroom vanity will pair best with you tub? How can you add style and function with your bathroom lighting? And, how can your give your bathroom stylish-and-smart storage solutions?

An Airy All White Bathroom

There is nothing more classic and relaxing than an all-white bathroom. In this Texas farmhouse master bath (which is surprisingly only 114 square feet!) the homeowner embraced the architecture of the room by floating a double-end slipper tub in front of the big windows.

Tip: If your old house's floor can't take the weight of cast iron, there are a lot of fiberglass or acrylic options that deliver the same look without the heaviness.

Small Space Bathroom

Small bathroom? No problem! A clawfoot tub actually takes up less space than a traditional installed tub, allowing you to add a relaxing soaker to rooms where you didn't think possible.

A Tub With Patina

Bring patina to an all white bathroom with a copper soaking tub. The statement piece will not only bring your space warmth and texture, but the dark finish will also help ground the room. Copper also plays well with lots of other materials as shown in this Tennessee farmhouse, where the salvaged tub is mixed with a wood ceiling, white painted planked walls, a concrete sink, and porcelain tile.

Bringing Color with a Clawfoot Tub

Don't be afraid of color! In this airy, mostly all-white bathroom, the watery blue clawfoot tub helps deliver the small bathroom's coastal vibe.

Chic Black-and-White Bathroom

If you love the look of a clawfoot tub, but want your bathroom to have a modern edge, choose a black painted version. In this small bathroom, the industrial looking unlacquered brass pipe faucet keeps the tub from feeling too sleek.

Feet First on Clawfoot Tubs

The signature element of a clawfoot tub is its sculpted metal feet, which were inspired by the popular furniture styles of the late 1800s. In fact, the clawfoot tub got its name for the most common style of foot: the ball-and-claw, which can be found with an eagle's talon (pictured here) or a lion's paw. Other common foot styles, such as Paw, Cannonball, and Armada, offer a range of simple to elaborate options.

Clawfoot Tub with Fancy Finishes

Give your bathroom a touch of glam by choosing a glossy black clawfoot tub accented with striking gold feet. A brass faucet and fittings complete the luxe look.

Clawfoot Tub in a Space-Saving Setting

Tuck a clawfoot bathtub into a corner for a savings win-win. The placement maximizes floor space, while pairing it with a wall-mount faucet eliminates the hassle and expense of rerouting your plumbing.

Clawfoot Tub Shower Solutions

As a great solution to provide the most function in a small bathroom, convert your clawfoot tub into a shower by choosing a deck- (shown here) or rim-mounted faucet with a tall shower riser. A rectangular, or D-shaped, metal shower enclosure, usually mounted to the ceiling, allows for shower curtains to surround the entire tub, protecting walls, floors, and everything in between.

A Wash of Bold Color

Make a bold statement by painting your cast-iron tub a bright, fun color. Surround it with a crisp white tile wainscoting to make it pop even more. In this happy kids' bathroom, designer Alison Kandler chose cheery Pomegranate by Dunn-Edwards Paints for the traditional rolled-rim clawfoot tub.

Classic Beauty of a Clawfoot Tub

Float a clawfoot tub under a sunny window to turn your bathroom into a light and airy retreat. A polished chrome telephone-style faucet (here in a floor-mount installation) accentuates the romance of the Victorian era.

A Clawfoot Tub in Any Space

A clawfoot tub's freestanding installation provides the opportunity to add a bath in seemingly unexpected places, because there's no need for extra walls and built-ins.

Clawfoot Tub in an Attic Retreat

By tucking a clawfoot tub under a sloping attic eave, designer Leanne Ford turned a potentially awkward attic space of her former home into an awe-inspiring walk-in bathroom. A gooseneck bridge faucet lends farmhouse style.

Clawfoot Tub in an Industrial Setting

Search out a mid-19th-century clawfoot metal tub for a look that feels at home in industrial-style surroundings. These primitive soakers were usually made of tin or copper and topped with an oak rim. Painting the exterior a chalky finish adds a fresh twist and accentuates the hunky iron feet and straps.

Clawfoot Tub in a Bay Window

Create a pretty and light-filled focal point by framing a double-ended clawfoot tub with a surround of windows. A telephone-style faucet provides a hand-shower option. Pull up a ceramic garden stool as the perfect tub companion—it adds color, and it's a place to set necessities.

Small Space Clawfoot Tub

Don't let lack of square footage force you to choose between a luxurious shower or a restorative soak. Pairing a small-scale clawfoot bathtub with a modern walk-in shower utilizes every square inch, and you get the best of both worlds.

Black-and-White Clawfoot Tub

A traditional rolled-rim clawfoot tub—complete with ball-and-claw feet—looks crisp and modern with a glossy black exterior, crisp white feet, and brass wall-mounted fixtures.

Painted Clawfoot Tubs

Create a cheery, inviting bathroom with a brightly colored clawfoot tub, like this springy green rolled-rim tub (Basil Green by Benjamin Moore) in designer Chenault James's family retreat. Painting the feet the same color as the tub's exterior gives the tub a streamlined look.

Painted wainscoting adds additional charm and texture to this bathroom. Try the look in your own bathroom with one of these wainscoting ideas.

Slipper Clawfoot Tub

The graceful, sloping shape of a slipper tub provides the ideal soaking situation. Surrounded by a wrap of shiplap walls, this cast-iron tub (painted Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore)—accessorized with glamorous gilded feet—feels right at home in designer Margaret Shutze's "farm-chic" Colorado bathroom.

Clawfoot Tub in a Rustic Setting

A clawfoot tub brings a touch of luxury to even the most rustic of spaces. This classic cast-iron tub adds some lightness to a room lined with brick and rusty corrugated metal. A flirty lace shower curtain adds softness.

Salvaged Clawfoot Tubs

Architectural salvage stores are a great place to find vintage cast-iron tubs. Don't let scratched or rusty finishes scare you. If you are up for the DIY challenge, you'll soon have that porcelain enamel gleaming with some time and elbow grease. Or, if you prefer, search out a restoration specialization in your area—local antiques dealers are a great source for recommendations. Surface refinishing company Miracle Method also has locations across the country.

Prime Placement Clawfoot Tubs

Think outside the box when it comes to the placement of your clawfoot tub. There's no rule that says it has to be against a wall. In her Wisconsin home, Theresa Halverson let her antique wood-rimmed tub take center stage by floating it toward the center of the room. She elevated the tub's star status even more by crowning it with a chandelier.

Floating Clawfoot Tubs

If space allows, mix it up by floating your tub perpendicular to the wall. A traditional-style clawfoot tub allows you to butt the end up to the wall, allowing the plumbing to stay along the outside of the room.

Contemporary Clawfoot Tubs

While its origins are from the opulent Victorian-era, a clawfoot tub can look right at home in a contemporary setting when painted a dark matte gray and paired with a sleek, freestanding faucet.

Chalk Painted Clawfoot Tub

With so many colors and finishes available, the style possibilities for your clawfoot tub are endless. DIY blogger Jenna Diermann painted the exterior of her vintage cast-iron tub with chalky furniture paint (Cobblestone by Maison Blanche Paint Company), then sealed it with a wax treatment (Dark Brown Wax by Maison Blanche Paint Company). She also gave its white cast-iron ball-and-claw feet a metallic makeover complementing the striking metal fittings and shower enclosure.

Clawfoot Tubs with Patina

If you love the chippy charm of long-loved antiques, then embrace the beauty of a vintage clawfoot tub's worn patina. Refurbish the interior's porcelain enamel lining but leave the exterior as is. Coating the exterior with a wax or sealant will keep it from flaking.

Clawfoot Tub in a Classic Country Setting

Nothing evokes the nostalgia of a trip to grandma's farmhouse than a clawfoot tub tucked against the bathroom's window. Paired with a colorful vintage rug and light fixture, its look is as fresh and appealing as ever.

Clawfoot Tub as a Focal Point

Create a stunning focal point by placing a clawfoot tub front and center to your bathroom's entrance. Up the wow factor even more with a pair of sliding barn doors or French doors that open to reveal the stately tub.

Clawfoot Tub as an Art Installation

Enhance the beautiful shape of a clawfoot tub by creating a reverse silhouette. Set against a dark backdrop, every curve and carved detail of an all-white tub is accentuated and appreciated.

Clawfoot Tub Accessories

Repurpose a wood plank—or even a ready-made wood shelf—into a sturdy bath caddy. It's the perfect perch to keep all your bath essentials within easy reach: toiletries, a bouquet of flowers, your latest read, and even a cup of tea.

Jennifer Kopf Jennifer Kopf is the Executive Editor of Country Living.

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