Dreamy Tubs and Showers

This hammered-nickel tub from Waterworks needs no embellishment — it stands alone as the centerpiece of this bath suite designed by Heather Hungeling. The modern metallic finish offers a fresh counterpoint to the traditional look of columns and dentil molding. Photo courtesy of Heather Hungeling

To create space for amenities in this bath, Tina Muller of Drury Design placed one wall of the shower enclosure on the tub deck — no easy engineering feat. The floors are Calcutta gold marble and cabinets are painted creamy white with a warm glaze. Photo courtesy of Drury Design

Rather than continue the busy pattern of the marble up the walls, Muller chose a serene and complementary subway tile for the shower's interior. The shower includes multiple body sprays, a rain showerhead and a steam machine for a total spa experience. Photo courtesy of Drury Design

Designer Jennifer Gilmer wanted a large freestanding tub and a shower in her master bath, but lacked the room to put them side by side. A trip to Japan inspired her to combine the two in an open space — this arrangement is common there. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Gilmer