Bathroom Design
72 Tubs That Elevate the Bathroom
Take a tour of boldly colored claw-foot bathtubs, calm-inducing Japanese soakers and custom tubs in every shape and size
Whether chiseled out of stone, made from hammered copper or a vintage claw-foot painted purple, each of these 72 dream tubs makes a dramatic statement in its respective bathroom. Let us know which tub you’d like to take a soak in most.
2. A concrete platform with smooth river stones in the middle makes an elegant perch for the wood soaking tub in this San Diego bathroom by KW Designs.
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3. The dark blue exterior of this vintage cast iron tub is the perfect complement to the blue-and-white wallpaper in this London bathroom.
4. The team at Ohlde interior design crafted a wood bathtub surround and a dividing wall featuring a gas fireplace for this bathroom in Germany.
5. The design team at Cozy Interiors added a copper soaking tub and a hammered-bronze vessel sink to this rustic bathroom in Alaska.
6. The large area between the two vanities in this Denver bathroom was an ideal spot to add a modern tub. The space was created by Larsen Development.
7. At nearly 10 by 6 feet, this oversize shower in Charleston, South Carolina, provided plenty of room for the team at Spivey Architects to add a deep soaking tub.
8. This granite bathtub makes a grand statement in a resort-like bathroom in Hawaii designed by Zak Architecture.
9. Behind a set of sliding shoji screens, an elegant black soaking tub adds a dramatic touch to this bathroom in Sydney by D’Cruz Design Group.
10. The stunning translucent orange resin bathtub in this Austin, Texas, bathroom built by Audino Construction is a great choice for the whimsical space.
11. The team at MQ Architecture & Design ran tumbled travertine tiles from the floor up the tub surround to create a rustic look in this Denver bathroom.
12. Gauzy curtains and an elegant chandelier above the freestanding tub make for a romantic bathroom in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Studiomint.
13. This deep soaking tub in a San Francisco bathroom was custom-fabricated by the team at Concreteworks.
14. This elegant bathroom in Connecticut, designed by Brooks and Falotico Associates, features gray limestone floors and backsplashes that pair well with the dark gray tub.
15. The bathtub in this rustic British Columbia bathroom is a custom tub hand-carved out of a solid boulder.
16. The tub in this Montreal bathroom by A Collaborative Design Group is angled to allow a bather to lean back and enjoy the fire in the gas insert fireplace.
18. This classic freestanding tub features soft lines that blend well with the upholstered bench and Roman shades in this bathroom by Douglah Designs.
Wall paint: Quiet Moments, Benjamin Moore
Wall paint: Quiet Moments, Benjamin Moore
19. A curved, tiled wall in front of the walk-in shower provides the perfect niche for the round black tub in this sleek Canadian bathroom built by Hoxton Homes.
20. This sophisticated bathroom in Connecticut, by JBMP Architecture and Interior Design, features a polished chrome bathtub that pairs well with the polished chrome sconces that flank it.
21. This spa-like bathroom in Germany, designed by architect Jessica Borchardt of BAID, delights in minimalism. The serene tub is located underneath a backlit photograph of the Swiss Alps.
22. The pops of purple in this English bathroom, designed by the team at Ripples, include the small purple vase in the fireplace, the wall covered in purple glass tiles and the vivid purple claw-foot tub.
23. This Zen-like bathroom in Seattle features a dry sauna on one side, a walk-in shower on the other and a deep soaking tub in the middle.
24. The low-key black tub in this Nashville, Tennessee, bathroom designed by Natalie Hager hugs the shuttered windows, leaving plenty of floor space.
25. While soaking in the freestanding tub in this bathroom by Caisson Studios, one can look up at the Asian-inspired mural on the wall, composed of three waterproof panels.
26. The tub in this earth-toned Wyoming bathroom by EK Reedy Interiors features an infinity edge that allows it to be filled to the top, with any overflow staying within the tub and not ending up on the floor.
27. The team at Julie Williams Design added honed Crema Marfil stone to the floors, countertops and top of the tub surround in this elegant Sonoma, California, bathroom.
28. A platform of ebony-stained wood provides the perfect perch for the bathtub and stainless steel tub filler in this Denver bathroom.
29. This luxe Los Angeles bathroom, by Current Designed, blends classic and current styles to a T with its marble hexagonal tiles, black-framed showers and elegant claw-foot tub.
30. The mirrored tub surround in this Santa Barbara, California, bathroom designed by Kathryne Designs demands immediate attention.
31. The tub in this New York bathroom by Vital Habitats has a burnished metal interior and an oxidized green exterior, which complement the jade towels and the metal finish on the fixtures.
33. The marble tiles in this English bathroom run up from the floor to create a surround for the tub and form a shelf on the back wall for bathing products.
34. The round ceiling soffit is the same size as the custom round bathtub below it in this luxurious Miami bathroom designed by Lotus Architecture.
36. Mirror, mirror on the wall, this Montreal bathroom built by Lakeshore Construction is one of the prettiest of them all.
37. The angular design of this wooden bathtub is Japanese-inspired. The compact space, built by Rasmussen Construction, has been cleverly designed with river pebbles on the floor to hide a drainage system underneath.
38. The square shape of this tub is a great way to utilize one end of a narrow room. Note the clever inclusion of inset nooks to store toiletries so they are easy for a bather to reach. The space was built by DD Ford Construction.
39. Situated in front of large casement windows, the tub in this elegant Atlanta bathroom by J. Hirsch Interior Design allows one to take in views and a gallery wall of art.
40. A stained wood plank across the bathtub in this minimalist New York City bathroom by BuiltIn studio adds a warm, organic touch.
41. This luxurious St. Louis master bathroom, designed by Edwin Pepper Interiors, includes a shiny copper tub in front of two upholstered club chairs.
42. A stand-alone tub outfitted with brass fixtures rests on digitally printed tile in this Salt Lake City bathroom by Sita Montgomery Interiors. A lantern fixture overhead speaks to the modern yet rustic farmhouse feel.
43. This rustic Tennessee bathroom, designed by Samsel Architects, features a copper Japanese soaking tub that is filled from the ceiling. Frosted windows allow for plenty of light to come into the room while also maintaining privacy.
44. The blue-and-white striped rug and pale blue cast iron tub bring to life this otherwise all-white bathroom in New York City built by Creo Projects.
45. A recessed wall in this St. Louis bathroom built by Pleasant View Construction is covered in reclaimed wood. The rustic accent wall is a nice backdrop for the tub.
46. The patinated silver tub in this sophisticated Florida bathroom by Jeffrey Dungan Architects adds some subdued glam to the cream-toned space.
47. Even a small bathroom can have space for a tub. The way to use this Japanese-style tub is to sit with hot water up to your chin, rather than lying down as you would in a Western-style bath. The space was designed by Fraher Architects.
48. The claw-foot tub in this Minnesota bathroom by Martha O’Hara Interiors looks divine set in a Moroccan-inspired alcove.
Wall paint: London Fog, Benjamin Moore
Wall paint: London Fog, Benjamin Moore
49. Set in front of a large window with verdant views, this beautiful stone tub looks like a piece of sculpture in a garden. The space, in a New York home, was designed by Jolie Korek & Co.
50. This salvaged bathtub in Portland, Oregon, was missing its claw feet, so the homeowner built custom feet out of wood. The space was designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design.
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51. LED strip lights tucked into the angled ceiling make an artistic statement above the tub in this San Francisco bathroom.
52. This potato-shaped river-rock bathtub in an Indonesian bathroom by Iwan Sastrawiguna Interior Design sits next to an outdoor mini garden and well-lit recessed shelving for display and storage.
53. The black-and-white deep soaking tub pairs well with the mosaic tiled floor in this L.A. bathroom designed by Deirdre Doherty Interiors.
54. Molly Quinn Design used one solid piece of marble for the top of this custom built-in tub in Chicago.
55. A vintage brass shower head set in a hand-plastered wall makes for a romantic tub-shower combo in this London bathroom.
57. A contemporary folding screen makes for a dramatic backdrop behind the chrome tub in this Atlanta bathroom designed by Melanie Turner Interiors.
58. A vintage wood bench set in front of the cast iron tub makes for an ideal spot for placing bathing products in this Tampa, Florida, bathroom.
59. This London bathroom, designed by Abode Architects, takes inspiration from bedroom canopies with a practical and pretty shower curtain wrapped around the freestanding tub.
60. The round marble-clad garden tub and the stone mosaic feature wall behind it were custom-designed for this Atlanta bathroom by Habachy Designs.
61. This dramatic marble bathtub in London appears to flow down to the floor in a similar manner to the floor-to-ceiling drapes behind it.
62. The team at Peace Design used the same local stone to create the fireplace and the base for the freestanding tub in this Atlanta bathroom.
63. The vintage brass fixtures and the blue-and-white encaustic cement tiles on the floor and wall add a bold look to this L.A. bathroom built by Gonterman Construction.
64. The team at Rauser Design refer to feet on this tub as bear claws, due to their oversize proportions. The bathroom is located in Austin, Texas.
65. The claw-foot tub and the walls in this sublime Florence, Italy, bathroom are covered in the same dusty-pink plaster finish.
66. This one-of-a-kind stone tub in St. Louis sits upon a floor of poured concrete pavers. The space was designed by Amy Studebaker Design.
67. This Austin, Texas, bathroom by architect Rick O’Donnell shows how tiling the front of a drop-in bathtub (rather than using a plain white ceramic or plastic tub kit) can bring a luxurious look without the need to splurge on a lot of tile.
68. A low wall of built-in cabinets behind the bathtub provides extra storage and a handy ledge for bathers in this Atlanta bathroom by Insidesign.
69. Plants in pots on the floor, hung from the ceiling and even tucked behind the cast iron tub make this stylish bathroom in England by Dee Campling feel like a greenhouse.
70. A hammered-copper tub, an antique tapestry on the wall and a cathedral ceiling create one grand bathroom in Austin, Texas, designed by Sam Allen Custom Home Design.
71. A classic tin tub manages to look effortlessly modern in this cool black-and-white Australian bathroom by interior designer Carole Whiting.
72. A tub, a chandelier and even a toilet seat all in stainless steel add some bling to this elegant green bathroom in England, designed by The Brighton Bathroom Co.
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