10 Beautiful Baths

Escape the stresses of the day by creating your own calming retreat. Here are simple tips and considerations that will help you make the bathroom of your dreams fit the comfort of your home.

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November 25, 2014

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Merge Elegance and Function

An upholstered seat and dual chandeliers bring elegance to an open, monochromatic space. Alternate lighting options set different moods in a bathing experience. This design by Gary Lee Partners shows how wall-to-wall mirrors make a narrow space seem larger. Photo courtesy of Nathan Kirkman

Style With Simplicity

Create a uniform and visually pleasing environment by continuing the tile from the floor to the tub. Use a blend of warm taupe and gray hues to evoke a spa-like feel. In this bathroom by Gary Lee Partners, simple cabinets in a dark finish balance the neutral-colored countertop. Large mirrors are used to reflect the light that enters this room. Photo courtesy of Tony Soluri

Apply Your Personal Touches

Before selecting a soaking tub to go with an oversized shower keep in mind the features that enhance the experience for you. Choose from therapeutic lights, rain showerheads or jets that control angles and pressure. In this design by Pepe Calderin Design the homeowners selected an overflow tub feature. Design your bathroom around your needs. Photo courtesy of Barry Grossman

Integrate Materials

Proportion and scale are essential to the success of this design. The oversized window, mirror, countertop and sink complement the proportion of the large stone slabs and tiles. Pepe Calderin Design created a well-balanced design by integrating an embellished stone with accents of a neutral-colored stone. Photo courtesy of Barry Grossman

Bathe in the Tropics

A bathroom that’s built around beautiful, natural scenery, like this one from SPG architects, doesn’t need to be cluttered with decor and extra design elements: The windows are the art. The natural stone, tinted glass and wood tones accent this overall white room. Photo courtesy of Charles Lindsay

Make a Statement

A soaking tub centered in front of a beautiful view makes a strong statement. High ceilings and a large, open space complement the highly decorative design. In this bathroom by SFA Design the neutral color palette of the materials features strong, bold accents.

Focus on the Bare Essentials

Center a shower using glass as a partition for visual symmetry. For a floor plan this large, Garret Cord Werner used a monochromatic scheme, large-scale floor tiles and under-sink storage to enhance the space.

Create an Intimate Space

Adding a feature wall to a large space gives intimacy to a bath. This design by Christopher J. Grubb uses a dark-stained wood to contrast a neutral color palette. Create a seamless transition by using radiant-heated flooring from a pebble stone floor to a tile floor area. This design combined natural materials to create an oasis.

From: Christopher Grubb

Think Green Design

In this bathroom the designer, Tina Muller from Drury Design, used smooth cabinets to dress up the under-sink storage. You can refine dark tiles by selecting sleek lighting fixtures that are energy efficient. Consider touch-activated faucets, low-flow toilets and light sensors for an eco-friendly solution.

Refine Your Bath Experience

This design by Linda Maglia uses a custom-designed mosaic tile pattern for the flooring and a repeat molding pattern to connect areas in this large space. Scale down high ceilings by using two color tones in similar hues — this creates a more personal and comfortable space.