Ryan Gamma
Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and travertine.

NoPo Master Suite

Howells Architecture + Design

A poky upstairs layout becomes a spacious master suite, complete with a Japanese soaking tub to warm up in the long, wet months of the Pacific Northwest. The master bath now contains a central space for the vanity, a “wet room” with shower and an "ofuro" soaking tub, and a private toilet room. Photos by Laurie Black

Modern House

Element Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Model Home: Gibson Grant

314 Design Studio

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Washington DC Asian-Inspired Master Bath Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington DC Asian-Inspired Master Bath Design by #MeghanBrowne4JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

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.

The Residences, Palm Beach, FL

Pineapple House Interior Design

Pineapple House designers change a cramped corner tub to a soaking tub and place it on a spacious, elevated platform, which greatly enhances the bathing experience and views of the ocean.

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.

The Promenade

PM Concepts

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master wet room bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a japanese tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Miles Away at Puakea Ranch

Karen Loudon Photography

Karen Loudon Photography
Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a japanese tub, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, slate floors and an open shower.

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 flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile and white walls.

Zen Sanctuary

KraftMaster Renovations

Japanese inspired open shower and soaking tub, with a spa feel we used earth tones and renewable resources. Photos by Blackstock Photography
This is an example of a large asian master bathroom in Newark with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a japanese tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

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.

Japanese Soaking Tub

CBH Architects

A Japanese soaking tub was used in this new master bath. The tub and the combination of warm toned tile, and natural cedar paneling and shelving helped to create a calming, zen atmosphere. Photo by Mike Cuttitta

Bal Harbour

Complete Home Improvement Group Inc.

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Seaside Bathrooms

Lisa Carlisle Architect

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile and white benchtops.

Rise Lofts

Lyrd Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a bidet, black tile, stone tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Kipling Residence

CONTENT Architecture

Photo by Benjamin Hill
This is an example of a contemporary wet room bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, white tile, white walls and a double vanity.

Stafford Hill Drive

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Beautiful custom bathroom vanity and cabinets.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.