For us, the bathtub as planter is hit or miss. We love the darker tones in this photo as opposed to the shabby chic white versions. What say you?
It can be hard to get rid of a giant bathtub, so maybe it's easier to just fit it into your outdoor decor. Or maybe you're really into the idea and have incorporated it on purpose. Either way, we love unexpected elements in the garden and the bathtub can (sometimes) be one of them.
[Image: Ruby Washington for the New York Times]
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Comments (11)
"It can be hard to get rid of a giant bathtub..."
Just call a place that specializes in reselling recycled building materials - Most all big cities have them. They'll generally be glad to come and take your old fixtures away for free - if they don't, there's always scrap metal dealers...
Using old bathroom fixtures for planters is right up there with white-painted tires used for raised-bed gardens: It's trashy.
totally trashy... might as well grow a mullet and call it a day.
I agree with Misty... that's right up there with a refrigerator on the porch.
I think this is cute. But then again, I'm not a snobby classist
only in New York.... i am so effing done with this city....
I like it. (:
I agree its not hard to get rid of old clawfoot tubs to folks who will refurbish them. I love clawfoot tubs and hate to see them rusting outside.
Hmmm... I am really not a fan.
Still shabby. Still not chic.
I like it, but hey if you have a tub like that one I'm happy to take it off your hands and use it for its intended purpose.
interesting, "snobby classist" remark. i grew up on a poor farm in rural maine where we didn't have running hot water in the house and i was still raised to appreciate good design... how far i seem to have come from my humble roots.