The master bathroom is one of our favorite features of this home. The spacious room gives husband and wife their own sink and storage areas. Toward the back of the room there is a copper Japanese soaking tub that fills from the ceiling. Frosted windows allow for plenty of light to come into the room while also maintaining privacy. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Tea Houses

Swatt | Miers Architects

Tim Griffth
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, medium hardwood floors, a curbless shower and a console sink.

Primary Bath Suite Remodel with Soaking Tub

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

This dream bathroom is sure to tickle everyone's fancy, from the sleek soaking tub to the oversized shower with built-in seat, to the overabundance of storage, everywhere you look is luxury.

Modern Mediterranean - Mountain View, CA

Saikley Architects

Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/

Chesapeake Residence

Laura Hodges Studio, LLC

Helen Norman
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

BC Residence Master Bath

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

Ross Van Pelt
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile and white walls.

Nob Hill Eclectic

Studio Ku

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Suburban Zen - Bathroom Remodel

Freespace Design LLC

Geri cruickshank Eaker
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Charlotte with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Tranquil Japanese inspired home, Guelph ON

avenue design inc

Aia photography
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Ridgeway Residence

User

Casey Woods Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, concrete floors and a japanese tub.

Maison mix&match sur l'Île Saint Denis

Projet Wabi-sabi

Une belle et grande maison de l’Île Saint Denis, en bord de Seine. Ce qui aura constitué l’un de mes plus gros défis ! Madame aime le pop, le rose, le batik, les 50’s-60’s-70’s, elle est tendre, romantique et tient à quelques références qui ont construit ses souvenirs de maman et d’amoureuse. Monsieur lui, aime le minimalisme, le minéral, l’art déco et les couleurs froides (et le rose aussi quand même!). Tous deux aiment les chats, les plantes, le rock, rire et voyager. Ils sont drôles, accueillants, généreux, (très) patients mais (super) perfectionnistes et parfois difficiles à mettre d’accord ? Et voilà le résultat : un mix and match de folie, loin de mes codes habituels et du Wabi-sabi pur et dur, mais dans lequel on retrouve l’essence absolue de cette démarche esthétique japonaise : donner leur chance aux objets du passé, respecter les vibrations, les émotions et l’intime conviction, ne pas chercher à copier ou à être « tendance » mais au contraire, ne jamais oublier que nous sommes des êtres uniques qui avons le droit de vivre dans un lieu unique. Que ce lieu est rare et inédit parce que nous l’avons façonné pièce par pièce, objet par objet, motif par motif, accord après accord, à notre image et selon notre cœur. Cette maison de bord de Seine peuplée de trouvailles vintage et d’icônes du design respire la bonne humeur et la complémentarité de ce couple de clients merveilleux qui resteront des amis. Des clients capables de franchir l’Atlantique pour aller chercher des miroirs que je leur ai proposés mais qui, le temps de passer de la conception à la réalisation, sont sold out en France. Des clients capables de passer la journée avec nous sur le chantier, mètre et niveau à la main, pour nous aider à traquer la perfection dans les finitions. Des clients avec qui refaire le monde, dans la quiétude du jardin, un verre à la main, est un pur moment de bonheur. Merci pour votre confiance, votre ténacité et votre ouverture d’esprit. ????

Kessler Park Modern

Beyond Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor, a one-piece toilet, a hinged shower door, a japanese tub and a curbless shower.

New England Barn Home Farmhouse

ArtCraft Homes LLC

"Victoria Point" farmhouse barn home by Yankee Barn Homes, customized by Paul Dierkes, Architect. Primary bathroom with open beamed ceiling. Floating double vanity of black marble. Japanese soaking tub. Walls of subway tile. Windows by Marvin.

Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath

TBH Sterling Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

United Home - つながる家

Yoko Saito

浴室は寝室のある1階に設置。この場所は寝室からのアクセスのみで家族しか使わないため、一つの空間にトイレ、洗面、洗濯機を入れて小さい空間を有効に使った。床はタイルで足触りも良く、洗面前はモザイクタイルのアクセントを入れた。 Takahashi Photo Studio
Photo of a small country master bathroom in Tokyo with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cork floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and beige floor.

Eclectic Master Bathroom

MC Design LLC

This master bathroom is a true show stopper and is as luxurious as it gets! Some of the features include a window that fogs at the switch of a light, a two-person Japanese Soaking Bathtub that fills from the ceiling, a flip-top makeup vanity with LED lighting and organized storage compartments, a laundry shoot inside one of the custom walnut cabinets, a wall-mount super fancy toilet, a five-foot operable skylight, a curbless and fully enclosed shower, and much more!

Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath

TBH Sterling Inc.

Suburban Zen - Bathroom Remodel

Freespace Design LLC

Geri Cruickshank Eaker
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Charlotte with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Primary Bath Suite Remodel with Soaking Tub

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

This dream bathroom is sure to tickle everyone's fancy, from the sleek soaking tub to the oversized shower with built-in seat, to the overabundance of storage, everywhere you look is luxury.

瑞穂の家

株式会社岸研一建築設計事務所

photo by　小川重雄
Photo of an asian bathroom in Tokyo Suburbs with a japanese tub, grey walls, a curbless shower, gray tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Japanese Tub and a Curbless Shower

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.