These first-time parents wanted to create a sanctuary in their home, a place to retreat and enjoy some self-care after a long day. They were inspired by the simplicity and natural elements found in wabi-sabi design so we took those basic elements and created a spa-like getaway.

Bathroom

DesignBlue, Inc.

Zen bathroom in Brentwood, Ca. with a Japanese soaking tub.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a japanese tub, a vessel sink, pebble tile floors and an enclosed toilet.

Modern penthouse

avenue design inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Moody Bathroom With Japanese Soaking Tub

Model Remodel

Inspiration for a small eclectic master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

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. ????

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.

Bella Ridge Estates

Monarch Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, gray tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks

Ohana Home & Design

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks

Ohana Home & Design

Large midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Moody Bathroom With Japanese Soaking Tub

Model Remodel

Small eclectic master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Maison mix&match sur l'Île Saint Denis

Projet Wabi-sabi

Classic white custom bathroom, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspired in a classic design, the white tones of the interior blend together through the incorporation of recessed paneling and custom moldings. Creating a unique composition that brings the minimal use of detail to the forefront of the design. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . . #vanity #customvanity #custombathroom #bathroomcabinets #customcabinets #bathcabinets #whitebathroom #whitevanity #whitedesign #bathroomdesign #bathroomdecor #bathroomideas #interiordesignideas #bathroomstorage #bathroomfurniture #bathroomremodel #bathroomremodeling #traditionalvanity #luxurybathroom #masterbathroom #bathroomvanity #interiorarchitecture #luxurydesign #bathroomcontractor #njcontractor #njbuilders #newjersey #newyork #njbathrooms

Riverside Boulevard

Michele Bitter Designs

Gorgeous master bathroom with marble mosaic, marble slabs surround and waterworks bath fittings.
Large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A New Take on Entertaining

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Large transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A Master Bath and Guest Bathroom Remodel in Estero, FL

Progressive Design Build

The Japanese soaking tub was designed with built-in stairs and the tub deck was designed using the same Cambria and bamboo finishes as the vanity. The floor around the bathtub was accented with Riverstone pebble tile flooring that flows into the adjacent open shower to tie the two spaces together.

Vacation Rental Design

Lisa Stewart Design

This brand new Beach House took 2 and half years to complete. The home owners art collection inspired the interior design. The artwork starts in the entry and continues down the hall to the 6 bedrooms.

Tavistock House

Escandón Design

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bedroom/Ensuite

WF Design + Build

Expansive asian master wet room bathroom in Vancouver with a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern penthouse

avenue design inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Rose Street Residence

Architangent

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master wet room bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Japanese Tub and an Enclosed Toilet

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.