Though having a large soaking tub in your master bathroom certainly has its charm, homeowners are finding more and more often that removing the tub to make way for a larger, more open shower is far more appealing. Removing a tub has the potential to vastly increase the space in your bathroom as well. In most cases, the tub is easy enough to remove once the professionals get involved. However, if the tub cannot be removed for budgeting purposes or any other reason, refinishing it to give the space more life is always an excellent option.