Sauna room with a large bathroom and a cool dipping tub. Oversized shower with a bench. Custom vanity.
Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Foothills Fantastic

Chimera Interior Design

A stainless steel Japanese soaking tub and Slamp chandelier create a unique and contemporary bathing space. Three dimensional tile leads the way to the stunning desert view.

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.

Zen Master Bath

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Zen Master Bath
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in DC Metro with 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.

Japanese Soaking Tub

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

Japanese Soaking tub, Large Walk in Shower, Custom Vanity with make up bench, contemporary styling
Photo of an asian master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Washington DC Asian-Inspired Master Bath Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington DC Asian-Inspired Master Bath Design by #MeghanBrowne4JenniferGilmer. An Asian-inspired bath with warm teak countertops, dividing wall and soaking tub by Zen Bathworks. Sonoma Forge Waterbridge faucets lend an industrial chic and rustic country aesthetic. Stone Forest Roma vessel sink rests atop the teak counter. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Ofuro Style Soaking Tub Bathroom Remodel

YORK ENTERPRISES LLC

The homeowners' dreamed of an Ofuro style soaking tub. We worked together to make that a reality. Our employees custom milled a surround of Ofuro cedar for the soaking tub. A cedar shelf holds the mirrors. The vanity is floating with a toe kick light. The tiled shower is sloped towards a curtain drain. The shower boasts a tiled bench, niche and wand with a rain shower head. The toilet is separated from the main room by a custom obscure glass panel.

Aquatica True Ofuro Mini Freestanding Stone Japanese Soaking Bathtub

Aquatica Plumbing Group

Taking a leaf from the book of those who have made bathing an art form, this deep soaking tub is evocative of the traditional Japanese “ofuro” tub and truly reflects bathing as a pleasurable and pampering experience. The inspiration for this delightful bath is also apparent in the steep-sided, tiered exterior walls recreated in modern materials.

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.

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.

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.

Rockwood

Morrone Interiors

High Res Media
Modern master bathroom in Orlando with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, a japanese tub, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

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.

Fir Trellis Ensuite

Tenhulzen Residential

2014 Chrysalis Award Winner: Bathroom over $60,000. Open and airy with fir trellis defining bathing and vanity areas, this master suite was expanded into the adjacent guest bath.

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.

Tranquil Japanese inspired home, Guelph ON

avenue design inc

Aia photography
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary Chic

Eurotech Cabinetry Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain floors and a japanese tub.

Broady Residence - Bathroom

KPG Interior Design

Custom wet room design from a traditional tub/shower combination. Complete renovation with all new finishes and fixtures.
Small modern wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, orange walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and vaulted.

Manhasset Stratmore Village Master Bathroom

HOMEREDI

Our New Home Buyer commissioned HOMEREDI to convert their old Master Bathroom into a spacious newly designed Contemporary retreat. We asked our designer Samantha Murray from SM Designs to work with our client to select all required tiles from our tile distributor. We then extended full contractor pricing toward the purchase of all fixtures used in this Spa bathroom. One of the unique features of this bathroom is a large 40"x40"x32" Japanese style soaking tub. Once this magnificent project was completed we asked our professional photographer Chuck Dana's Photography to capture the beauty of implementation. Lots of credit also goes to our clients who worked with us and our designer to fine tune their requirements. We are privileged to make their imagination come to life in this magnificent space.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Japanese Tub and Porcelain Floors

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.