How to update a built-in bathtub: 9 tricky design tricks
You should not get rid of the built-in bath just because it is outdated or does not correspond to the fashionable styles now. It provides many opportunities for renovation in the spirit of the 21st century. It looks neat in the interior and can easily become a design object, thanks to elementary improvements, for example, the installation of new semi-antique designer panels or panels from expensive wood, or mirror panels. An ordinary rectangular bathtub can make a name for itself thanks to some clever design tricks.
Play with color
Bathroom interior by Robertson Lindsay Interiors
The simplicity and elegance of the panels are the best way to transform the bathroom into a design object. You can try to do something similar using MDF, painting them in a soft blue color, or taking ready-made panels. Do not forget that it is necessary to use waterproof paints that are suitable for their performance in bathrooms. It is better that the panels are removable and allow access to the plumbing system for the purpose of repair work.
Tile
Bathroom interior by runk Creative Ltd.
Let the built-in bathtub be a link in one piece and tile its sides with the same tiles as the walls. The photo shows how the walls and the built-in bathtub are tiled with mimic brickwork for style and practicality. In this case, furniture made from dark woods and charcoal tiles on the floor play the role of balance and complement the image. For grouting in this case, a light gray color is suitable..
Play in contrast
Bathroom interior by ECO Creations
The panel is made of expensive dark-colored wood, which perfectly matches the marble cladding. The combination of these expensive materials at the same time embodies both modernity and classics. A built-in mixer looks ideal in such a bathroom, as it saves space and fits in style..
Grey colour
Bathroom interior by Kelly Hoppen London
Sometimes color is everything, and this bathroom is no exception. The acrylic glossy gray panel on the built-in bathtub looks great in combination with black, which softens the look for a modern look. Panels must be moisture resistant so that water does not spoil them over time.
Mirror surface
Bathroom interior by Arc8 Projects Ltd.
Sometimes, to achieve perfection, you need the perfect combination of materials and colors. In this bathroom, the marble surface matches perfectly with the mirrored panels of the built-in bathtub, adding charm. The mirror panel will not only become an additional light source, but also visually expand the space. Use a mirror and marble for a sleek, modern look.
Let it shine
Bathroom interior by ShellShock Designs
You cannot do without panels lined with mother-of-pearl mosaics if you want to achieve perfection. The combination of white and beige tiles will provide the bath with a delicate iridescent shine. If you find panels already tiled with mosaics, this will facilitate the work, since laying out the mosaic yourself is a painstaking and exhausting business..
Wood
Bathroom interior by Meynell Hoolahan Architects
Cladding with wood paneling, on the one hand, is a simple technique, but how fabulously beautiful it looks. Particularly impressive is the combination of a stone worktop with a built-in bathtub and wood paneling, which perfectly match the landscape outside the window..
Storage space
Bathroom interior from EAG Studio
Sometimes panels are not the main goal of designers, they tend to integrate additional functions so that the panels are not limited to just the role of decoration. The photo shows how the L-shaped panel is complemented by a corner section of shelves for storing toiletries and towels. Such panels should be installed by professionals according to individual sketches..
Follow tradition
Bathroom interior by Keir Townsend
Often, to achieve perfection, you do not have to be trendy, as evidenced by the bathroom, which is shown in the photo. The silver-patterned glass panels on the walls, the chocolate-colored wood cladding of the built-in bathtub, and the vanity unit with washbasin give this bathroom a simple and traditional yet perfect look. Chrome plated fixtures and fittings, large mirror and lighting complete the elegant and charming look.
In addition to panels, you definitely need to pay attention to the colors in which the bathroom is decorated. Designers advise to be bolder, experiment with colors, find a non-standard solution.
