True Ofuro Duo Wooden Freestanding Japanese Soaking Bathtub

There is nothing else quite like our True Ofuro Duo. This unique, modern take on the traditional Japanese-style bathtub is made for seated soaking of two bathers. So the design incorporates two built-in seats and the depth of the tub has been extended to 27.75” (70.5 cm) to ensure full body immersion for even 6ft (180 cm) plus bathers. The interior ergonomics of this bathtub is all directed to providing effortless comfort and support.

Turn key Interiors by Casa Mia

Casa Mia USA Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, white walls, travertine floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

The Lantern

Fraher & Findlay Architects Ltd

Jack Hobhouse
Photo of an asian bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, a japanese tub and beige tile.

Modern Zen

KW Designs

Nader Essa Photography
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in San Diego with a japanese tub, white walls, gray tile, slate floors and an open shower.

Bathroom with Japanese wooden soaking tub

KuDa Photography

Industrial bathroom in Portland with a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured walls and pebble tile.

Newport Beach Residence

Ken Tanaka Studio

Mid-sized asian master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and wood benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom, Austin, TX

BRY design

My client wanted to keep a tub, but I had no room for a standard tub, so we gave him a Japanese style tub which he LOVES. I get a lot of questions on this bathroom so here are some more details... Bathroom size: 8x10 Wall color: Sherwin Williams 6252 Ice Cube Tub: Americh Beverly 40x40x32 both jetted and airbath

Master Bathroom Suite Renovation - Makeup Desk

Reed Design Build, LLC

This stunning master bathroom takes the cake. Complete with a makeup desk, linen closet, full shower, and Japanese style bathtub, this Master Suite has it all!

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.

HOME STAGING SALLE DE BAIN

Emmanuelle Hardouin

Immopix
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Nantes with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, beige walls and a japanese tub.

G. Steuart gray

G. Steuart Gray AIA

Inspiration for an asian bathroom in Bridgeport with a japanese tub, an open shower and an open shower.

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.

Bathroom Renovation Blackrock

Hestia

A Luxury and spacious Primary en-suite renovation with a Japanses bath, a walk in shower with shower seat and double sink floating vanity, in a simple Scandinavian design with warm wood tones to add warmth and richness.

Oasis 3

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This bathroom saves space in this tiny home by placing the sink in the corner. A live edge mango slab locally sourced on the Big Island of Hawaii adds character and softness to the space making it easy to move and walk around. Chunky shelves in the corner keep things open and spacious not boxing anything in. An oval mirror was chosen for its classic style.

Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath

TBH Sterling Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Seattle with a japanese tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Zen Master Bath

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Zen Master Bath
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Transitional Bathroom with Reclaimed Wood and Copper Tub

CENTENNIAL WOODS

Reclaimed wood adds a biophilic element to this modern/rustic bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with a japanese tub, black tile, slate, grey walls and brown floor.

Newcastle Project

RL Remodeling

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bread Street Estates

User

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with a japanese tub, a corner shower, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.