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.

BC Residence Master Bath

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

Ross Van Pelt
Inspiration for 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.

East Tennessee Modern Rustic

Altura Architects

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.

Master Bath Soaking Tub Steamboat Springs Ski Area Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/A

Trilogy Partners

Master Bath featuring Japanese Soaking Tub (ofuro) and plumbing fixtures by Sonoma Forge. Interiors and construction by Trilogy Partners. Published in Architectural Digest May 2010 Photo Roger Wade Photography

Custom Bath wth Japanese Soaking Tub

Jonathan McGrath Construction, LLC

This typical 70’s bathroom with a sunken tile bath and bright wallpaper was transformed into a Zen-like luxury bath. A custom designed Japanese soaking tub was built with its water filler descending from a spout in the ceiling, positioned next to a nautilus shaped shower with frameless curved glass lined with stunning gold toned mosaic tile. Custom built cedar cabinets with a linen closet adorned with twigs as door handles. Gorgeous flagstone flooring and customized lighting accentuates this beautiful creation to surround yourself in total luxury and relaxation.

Shower Enclosure, Vanity, Tiled Shower & Floor

ING Construction

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

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.

Downtown Brooklyn Loft

nC2 architecture llc

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with a japanese tub, cement tile, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Sonoran Desert

Janet Brooks Design

A cast concrete steeping tub with a built-in heater is the focal point in this master bath. The room also includes a sun-filled area to do stretching and maybe a little yoga! Photography: Pam Singleton

Ironwood Estate Redux

Kendle Design Collaborative

Photography by Illya
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

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.

Capital Hill Area Remodel

Houseworks Construction Company

Spacious master bathroom
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, green walls and a japanese tub.

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.

Modern Master bath remodel in Broomall PA

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

These Broomall, PA clients wanted a sleek modern master bath and it turned out great. We chose a Japanese soaking tub for in front of the bathrooms large window. This tub choice gave the client the freestanding tub they wanted and was a great choice for the size of the space. We custom made an expansive floating vanity and linen closet in Asian night finish to fill the adjacent wall with plenty of storage. All new tile was installed throughout the bathroom floors and walk in shower and toilet room. A sliding frameless glass door was added between the toilet/ shower room and the main bath. The clean quartz countertops, full length mirror and all the other fixtures add to the new modern feel.

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a japanese tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Contemporary design and finishes - master bathroom

Miro Kitchen Design

On the exterior, the desire was to weave the home into the fabric of the community, all while paying special attention to meld the footprint of the house into a workable clean, open, and spacious interior free of clutter and saturated in natural light to meet the owner’s simple but yet tasteful lifestyle. The utilization of natural light all while bringing nature’s canvas into the spaces provides a sense of harmony. Light, shadow and texture bathe each space creating atmosphere, always changing, and blurring the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor space. Color abounds as nature paints the walls. Though they are all white hues of the spectrum, the natural light saturates and glows, all while being reflected off of the beautiful forms and surfaces. Total emersion of the senses engulf the user, greeting them with an ever changing environment. Style gives way to natural beauty and the home is neither of the past or future, rather it lives in the moment. Stable, grounded and unpretentious the home is understated yet powerful. The environment encourages exploration and an awakening of inner being dispelling convention and accepted norms. The home encourages mediation embracing principals associated with silent illumination. If there was one factor above all that guided the design it would be found in a word, truth. Experience the delight of the creator and enjoy these photos.

Oceanside Master Bathroom with Doorless Shower and Wet Room Remodel

Classic Home Improvements

This Master Bathroom, Bedroom and Closet remodel was inspired with Asian fusion. Our client requested her space be a zen, peaceful retreat. This remodel Incorporated all the desired wished of our client down to the smallest detail. A nice soaking tub and walk shower was put into the bathroom along with an dark vanity and vessel sinks. The bedroom was painted with warm inviting paint and the closet had cabinets and shelving built in. This space is the epitome of zen. Scott Basile, Basile Photography

Barron Park Master Bath

Libby Raab Architecture

Japanese soaking tub in steam shower
Photo of a mid-sized asian master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, concrete benchtops, white benchtops, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, beige floor and an open shower.

Master Bathroom with Moroccan Accents and Japanese Soaking Tub

Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer

can't get enough of this cobalt blue! love the way it takes on different (though always dramatic) character throughout the house
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, blue tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and orange walls.

Moody Bathroom With Japanese Soaking Tub

Model Remodel

Photo of 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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and a Japanese Tub

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.