From what was once a humble early 90’s decor space, the contrast that has occurred in this ensuite is vast. On return from a holiday in Japan, our clients desired the same bath house cultural experience, that is known to the land of onsens, for their own ensuite. The transition in this space is truly exceptional, with the new layout all designed within the same four walls, still maintaining a vanity, shower, bath and toilet. Our designer, Eugene Lombard put much careful consideration into the fittings and finishes to ensure all the elements were pulled together beautifully. The wet room setting is enhanced by a bench seat which allows the user a moment of transition between the shower and hot, deep soaker style bath. The owners now wake up to a captivating “day-spa like experience” that most would aspire to on a holiday, let alone an everyday occasion. Key features like the underfloor heating in the entrance are added appeal to beautiful large format tiles along with the wood grain finishes which add a sense of warmth and balance to the room.

Mod Master Bath

Scott Haig, CKD

S. Haig

East Meets West Master Bath

Hawthorne Tile

The graceful lines of the Japanese soaking tub and the curving porcelain tile steps are reflected in the flowing transition between the Oregon Tile & Marble Legno Tinto tile and the cork flooring. Thank you to our partners at Forte Construction. Photo credits to NW Architectural Photography.

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. The steps are removable for cleaning and to lessen the occurrence of trapped moisture. The tiled shower is sloped towards a curtain drain. The shower boasts a tiled bench, niche and wand with a rain shower head.

BC Residence Master Bath

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

Ross Van Pelt

Hillside House with Japanese Influences

User

Brad Peebles

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.

Japanese Soaking Tub

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

Japanese Soaking tub, Large Walk in Shower, Custom Vanity with make up bench, contemporary styling

Contemporary Master Bathroom - Japanese Tub & Alcove Shower

George Hill Construction

Artisan's Kitchen

Robert Edson Swain Architecture and Design

Perched above a stairway, this Japanese soaking tub offer respite for a hard-working creative baker. A frosted glass panel slides open, providing views to the courtyard landscape beyond. Kyle Kinney & Jordan Inman

Contemporary Master Bathroom Remodel

KP Design and Construction

Kirkland Master Bath

Riddle Construction & Design

Japanese soaking tub from Victoria & Albert is featured with Brizo faucet. The large shower features dual shower heads with recessed niches and large seat.

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.

Zen Master Bath

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Zen Master Bath

Bread Street Estates

User

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.

Modern penthouse

avenue design inc

Moody Bathroom With Japanese Soaking Tub

Model Remodel

A Japanese Bathroom

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Japanese Inspired Soaker Bath The standout feature of this Japanese inspired bathroom is the desirable deep soaker style bath.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Japanese Tub and Porcelain Tile

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.