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

Bathroom Clad in Reclaimed Wood

CENTENNIAL WOODS

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

Puakea Ranch Project

Kauai Eco Builders LLC

Bathhouse-- outdoor bathroom, soaking tub, tropical Hawaii bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Fir Trellis Master Bath

Tenhulzen Residential

Heated bamboo tile flooring continues up the tub wall, capped by a chisled edge honed granite countertop. A single vanity sink with 2 faucets aligns with a slide-up mirrored medicine cabinet.

Black Bathroom

JS Interiors LLC

Design Principal: Justene Spaulding Junior Designer: Keegan Espinola Photography: Joyelle West
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Family Zen

TRK Design Company

Glenn Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

Oriental Warehouse Loft

Edmonds + Lee Architects

Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey cabinets and an open shower.

Contemporary refined and elegant Bathroom with a glass wall, Palo Alto, CA

Floriana Interiors

Designer: Floriana Petersen - Floriana Interiors, Contractor: Steve Werney -Teutonic Construction, Photo: Christopher Stark
Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Natural Light

Dangler Design

A new window was added above the mirror for natural light. To bring this light deeper into the space, the walls were covered with large glassy porcelain tile from floor to ceiling and oversized mirrors were placed to help bounce the light in every direction.

Tile

J Wood Flooring

J Wood Flooring
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Charlotte with light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Nob Hill Eclectic

Studio Ku

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Eugene Steam Shower with Japanese Tub

New Style Kitchen Bath & Patio

Steam shower with a Japanese tub is just what a person needs after a hard day at work. This beautiful tile shower boasts a barrel ceiling of mosaic tile and mosaic glass accent. Granite on the seat and threshold make a nice finish for this master suite addition.

The 3rd Paradise Model ATU Tiny Home- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

There was the desire for a tub so a tub they got! This gorgeous copper soaking tub sits centered in the bathroom so it's the first thing you see when looking through the pocket door. The tub sits nestled in the bump-out so does not intrude. We don't have it pictured here, but there is a round curtain rod and long fabric shower curtains drape down around the tub to catch any splashes when the shower is in use and also offer privacy doubling as window curtains for the long slender 1x6 windows that illuminate the shiny hammered metal. Accent beams above are consistent with the exposed ceiling beams and grant a ledge to place items and decorate with plants. The shower rod is drilled up through the beam, centered with the tub raining down from above. Glass shelves are waterproof, easy to clean and let the natural light pass through unobstructed. Thick natural edge floating wooden shelves shelves perfectly match the vanity countertop as if with no hard angles only smooth faces. The entire bathroom floor is tiled to you can step out of the tub wet.

Ranch Remodel

Designing Dreams by Ajay

Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, a japanese tub, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors and a corner shower.

Modern penthouse

avenue design inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white 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.

Artistic Tiled Flooring & Walls, Japanese Soaking Tub

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.

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. Floor mounted fixtures stand ready to fill the tub. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Shelton Bachelor's En-suite

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Park Slope, Brooklyn Townhouse

Life Well Lived

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a japanese tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, an open shower and white floor.

2 Storey Side Extension with Porch

Urban Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Cheshire with a japanese tub, grey walls, a wall-mount sink and green floor.

Mid-sized 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.