19 Ways to Dress Up Your Bath on a Budget

12. Weathered shelving
A wall-mounted barn board shelf stores bathing essentials and makes attractive use of the blank canvas above the claw-foot tub. Get a look-alike for about $115; The American Heritage Shop

13. Two-tone tub
A serene palette of watery hues on the walls and shelf is complemented by a soft gray paint on the tub exterior. Refinish the outside of your claw-foot with a metal-safe enamel, such as Impervo Alkyd, for about $25 per quart; Benjamin Moore