25 Creative Clawfoot Tub Ideas for Every Bathroom

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?