Master Bathroom: The Japanese soaking tub sits half sunk into the floor and surrounded by river rock. Floor to ceiling glass walls cast sunlight back into a hallway space. Photos: Danielle Zitoun

Bathroom Remodels

JITA Contracting, Inc

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Denver with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, granite benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Fisher Residence

Jorge Romero Design

Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, a japanese tub, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Haus in Hamburg Othmarschen

SlowDesign GmbH

Small eclectic master bathroom in Hamburg with a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Railroad Apt

RSVP Architecture Studio

This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet and green walls.

Cabinetry

Aladdin Carpet and floors

Inspiration for a master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub and beige walls.

Ultimate Relaxation

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Alicia Villarreal
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Stafford Summit Ct.

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom bathroom cabinetry with beautiful dual sink vanity.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, dark wood cabinets, white benchtops, a japanese tub, gray tile, stone tile, an open shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom in Richimond Hill

Meraki Home Services

Meraki Home Services provide the best bahtroom design in Toronto GTA area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

大屋根まわりの眺居

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

Mid-sized master wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, white tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and wallpaper.

Willow Farms Lane Master Bath

Black Cherry Design

Modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Lone Tree

Interior Aesthetics Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, stone tile, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bayou Townhouse

Rooms by Roxanne

luxury master bath with built in sauna
This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a japanese tub, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

武蔵大和の家

（株）ストック建築設計事務所

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Kawartha Highlands Net-Zero Energy house

Solares Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a japanese tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink and white benchtops.

Decorative Tiled Flooring, Tiled Shower Floor & Vanity

ING Construction

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Bathroom Remodel Installation of floor, shower and backsplash tile and all plumbing and electrical requirements per the project.

Bath

Sato Architects, Inc.

Small contemporary master wet room bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

High Street, Ashburton

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Ultimate Relaxation

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Haus in Hamburg Othmarschen

SlowDesign GmbH

Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Hamburg with a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Japanese Tub and a Drop-in Sink

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.