How To Cover A Bathtub: 15 Stylish Ideas

how to cover a bathtub 15 stylish ideas

If you have a free-standing bathtub and it doesn’t look super stylish, you can cover it with some material to make it look wow, to add style to your bathroom and bring some feel to the space. What are the ideas to go for? Let’s have a look!

Marble

Add a spa feel to your bathroom with marble! If you can’t cover the whole bathroom with it, clad the bathtub, and a wow effect is guaranteed! White, grey, black – any marble slab or marble panels are welcome to make your bathroom amazing.

A spa feel can be added with materials used, for example, a bathtub clad with black marble.

A spa feel can be added with materials used, for example, a bathtub clad with black marble.

A luxurious white marble bathroom and a bathtub clad with it for a unified look.

A luxurious white marble bathroom and a bathtub clad with it for a unified look.

A bathtub placed into a black marble slab for a luxurious feel in the bathroom.

A bathtub placed into a black marble slab for a luxurious feel in the bathroom.

White marble used throught the space and to cover the bathtub looks very refined.

White marble used throught the space and to cover the bathtub looks very refined.

Wood

Wood is very popular for decorating bathrooms, it brings a natural and warm feel to any space. Cladding the bathtub with wood is a great idea, this way you will get a trendy touch and it can be changed any time if the wood gets spoilt with water. Choose contrasting bold wood to stand out or prefer neutrals to match the space decor – it’s up to you.

A light-colored wood piece with a bathtub placed in it creates a casual and light feel.

A light-colored wood piece with a bathtub placed in it creates a casual and light feel.

A modern bathroom clad with wood and black tiles for an edgy look.

A modern bathroom clad with wood and black tiles for an edgy look.

A rich-colored wood clad tub stands out in a neutral bathroom, and a colorful rug matches.

A rich-colored wood clad tub stands out in a neutral bathroom, and a colorful rug matches.

A terrazzo bathroom with a bathtub clad with rich-colored wood and a matching bench.

A terrazzo bathroom with a bathtub clad with rich-colored wood and a matching bench.

Add a beach feel to the bathroom with a bathtub clad with whitewashed salvaged wood.

Add a beach feel to the bathroom with a bathtub clad with whitewashed salvaged wood.

Rich-colored wood to clad the floor and the tub stand out in a neutral bathroom.

Rich-colored wood to clad the floor and the tub stand out in a neutral bathroom.

Other Materials

The bathtub can be clad with tiles – the same as on the walls or floor or different ones. clad the bathtub with shiny metal sheets to add a glam feel to the space, or try stone, it’s cheaper than marble and looks luxurious, too.

A bathtub clad in Valverde limestone and with glass for a modern feel.

A bathtub clad in Valverde limestone and with glass for a modern feel.

A bathtub placed into a stone slab for a chic and unusual look.

A bathtub placed into a stone slab for a chic and unusual look.

A modern free-standing bathtub covered with a gold sheet for a bolder look.

A modern free-standing bathtub covered with a gold sheet for a bolder look.

The wall and the bathtub covered with the same grey and blue tiles.

The wall and the bathtub covered with the same grey and blue tiles.