This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master 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 and limestone benchtops.

Simple and Clean

Mise en Place Design

Luke Wesson
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

2007 Award of Merit - 2

Natural Stone Institute

Twenty-eight book-matched slabs of Calcutta Gold were used in the remodeling of a private residence, including the addition of a master bath. The bath was designed to include areas for the toilet and bidet, shower, Japanese soaking tub and bath and vanity room. The stone floors were mud set over an in-floor radiant heating system. The angles in the design of this project challenged the two-man crew, who did the installation in 10 weeks. In the shower and tub deck, almost every piece of stone on the walls had to be measured, fabricated, and installed before the next piece could be measured. Numerous master stone craftsmen brought an incredible vision to life.

Dustman House Remodel

Javon Steffen

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a japanese tub, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Odessa New Construction

Andrea Canedo Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a japanese tub, beige tile, white tile, stone tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Decorative Floor & Wall Tiles & Japanese Soaking Tub

ING Construction

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Bathroom Remodel Black and White Ceramic Tile Flooring / Japanese Soaking Tub / Black Bathroom Faucets / White Ceramic Wall Tiles / Niches

Lake of the Isles Showcase Home

Design Forty Five

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Transitional White Vanities in Saddle River, NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Transitional White Vanity design. Custom made bathroom cabinets, hand carved luxury woodwork.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Redwood Shores Executive Home Transformation

Design Matters

John Valenti Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, glass tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Master Bathroom Suite Renovation - Linen Closet

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!

Modern Interior

ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

RAS Photography, Rachel Sale
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a japanese tub.

Simple and Clean

Mise en Place Design

Luke Wesson
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Super Prime Kensington House

Ben Thompson Photography Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in London with a japanese tub.

Master Bedroom and Bathroom Renovation

Folding Chair Design

Master bathroom renovation. Custom vanity in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy Hardware from Rejuvenation Lighting from Restoration Hardware Countertop in white thassos marble Backsplash in blue celeste subway tile Floor tile in New Ravenna Sinks, faucets, toilet, shower system from Kohler Mirrors from Restoration Hardware Tub from Albion (Tubby Torre) Portrait from Renaissance Fine Arts Photos by Katie Merkle Photography

Pine Valley

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Master bathroom with floating white vanity cabinet
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a japanese tub, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, white floor and grey benchtops.

Richmond Hill Custom home

Artisan Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Stainless Steel Ofuro Tub

Diamond Spas

Custom Stainless Steel Circular Japanese Tub 46" x 46" x 35" Photographer: Copyright Joe Fletcher
This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in Other with a japanese tub.

Zaha Hadid Building- Motorized Roller Shades and Drapery

New York Window Fashion

Rollease Acmeda motorized screen shades
Photo of a large master bathroom in New York with a japanese tub.

White 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.