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15 Shower & Bathtub Designs

Make your daily ritual something to look forward to with these inventive designs

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1 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Deck-mounted jetted tub with fireplace

Gas-fired logs ignite at the flip of a switch to keep the space warm during long soaks. Dual headrests in the jetted tub keep it extra cozy.

2 /15 Photo by Kohler

Acrylic alcove tub

An acrylic alcove bath with front apron is relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

3 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Freestanding tub

The freestanding tub is nicely framed by blue tile, wainscot, and a dark wood beam. A handheld showerhead allows the tub to be used for both bathing and soaking.

4 /15 Photo by Kohler

Standard alcove tub

Standard alcove tubs can be given a more custom look with the addition of a sliding glass shower door.

5 /15 Photo by Rob Melnychuk / Brand X Pictures / Jupiterimages

Undermount tub

Placed under windows in a second-story bathroom, this undermount tub with smooth stone surround and wood-paneled sides offers excellent views of the treetops. The center-mounted faucet allows two bathers to sit comfortably.

6 /15 Photo by Thomas J. Story

Soaking tub

Inspired by a hotel in Bali, this spa bath­room features a soaking tub surrounded by windows that bring in the outdoors.

7 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Cast iron tub

The cast-iron tub in this 1950s-era home was refinished during the bathroom remodel and looks as good as new surrounded by a wide band of blue glass tiles.

8 /15 Photo by Kohler

Undermount whirlpool tub

A cross-handled deck-mount faucet in brushed chrome sits on one end of a narrow undermount whirlpool tub.

9 /15 Photo by Oceania

Walk-in tub

Walk-in tubs don’t take up much floor space; this model by Oceania features variable-speed air jets.

10 /15 Photo by Oceania

Deck-mounted jetted tub

This deck-mounted tub has 47 air-massage jets around the bottom edge of the tub. You can order one with more jets along the floor for a stronger massage.

11 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Open shower

The open shower, with glass-tiled walls and slatted teak floor, is bathed in light. It features separate fixed and handheld wand-style showerheads that operate independently.

12 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Transparent shower

Dark tiles on a shower surround might make the space feel a bit confining, but it’s certainly not the case in this large shower with a glass door and a top that’s open to the vaulted ceiling above.

13 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Frosted glass paneled-shower

Frosted areas obscure the view through the glass shower panels in all the right places.

14 /15 Photo by Lasco

Prefab shower with custom touches

Built-in ledges for toiletries and a bar for wash­cloths add a custom touch to this pre­fabricated shower unit.

15 /15 Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Well-ventilated shower

The glass panel above the shower door can be closed when the steam shower is in use or opened to let steam escape.