Dreamy Tubs and Showers

The modern luxury bath comes in all sizes and styles. Freestanding soaking tubs are hot, as are showering systems that offer a full range of spa functions. Complete the look with gorgeous materials like marble, bronze and natural stone.

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November 25, 2014

By: Karin Beuerlein

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Presenting the Solo Tub

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

Opulent Traditional Look

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

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Simply Indulgent Shower

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

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Maximum Function, Minimum Space

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

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Zen in the Details

Gilmer's materials suggest a Far Eastern sensibility. The shaving sink and showerheads are arranged against a backdrop of Verde Bamboo granite; the opposing walls are covered in a cool green tile; the niche shelving is lined with river rock; and the floor is black marble mosaic. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Gilmer

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Sleek and Sparkling Ambiance

Gail Drury of Drury Design says that the glass tiles in this contemporary bathroom's steam shower lend a sparkle to the whole room. Floating espresso cabinets and a streamlined tub add to the dreamlike effect. Photo courtesy of Drury Design

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Water, Water Everywhere

Soaking in a full tub is grand, but adding a water feature creates undeniable atmosphere. This gorgeous stone composite tub from Tyrrell & Laing is finished in bronze and rests below a romantic stone water cascade at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colo. Photo courtesy of Tyrrell & Laing

Tranquil Reading Retreat

Gladys Schanstra of Drury Design created this Zen bath for a client who wanted a soaking tub for reading her favorite novels. Sweet details: a river-rock ceiling border for the shower (out of view) and a built-in bathmat comprised of Sobu bamboo tiles embedded in the limestone floor. Photo courtesy of Drury Design

Better Than Natural Stone

The "limestone" in this shower is actually a porcelain lookalike that's less expensive and easier to maintain. The medallion is composed of marble, mosaic tile and natural limestone. The splurge here, says designer Carolyn Thomas, is the curved glass chamber and two-way hinged door that keeps water inside after showering. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Thomas

A Tub for a King

This Imperia tub for two by Tyrrell & Laing, shown at Sir Richard Branson's Lodge Verbier in Switzerland, is made of a smooth stone composite that's much lighter (fortunately!) than solid stone. At 76.5 inches long and 45 inches wide, it's one of the largest free-standing tubs on the market. Photo courtesy of Tyrrell & Laing

Dreamy Tubs and Showers

Related To:

Shop This Look

Presenting the Solo Tub

Opulent Traditional Look

Simply Indulgent Shower

Maximum Function, Minimum Space

Zen in the Details

Sleek and Sparkling Ambiance

Water, Water Everywhere

Tranquil Reading Retreat

Better Than Natural Stone

A Tub for a King

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