As bathrooms are increasingly becoming spaces sought out for rest and relaxation, a sunken bathtub may be the ultimate indulgence that gives a bathroom – no matter the size – the coveted look and feel of a spa.
In this catalogue of ideas intended to inspire, Design Dispatch dives into this desirable bathroom trend that is both functional and a feast for the eyes.
Natural skylight
Created for a residence in Tokyo, this bathroom follows the same contemporary approach adopted for the design of the entire house – to feel close to nature. The sunken tub, which is used in Japanese bathing rituals, is lit up from above creating a stunning and still mood.
Warm palette
While the layout of this bathroom is long and narrow, it allowed for a shower to be installed at one end, and a sunken bath made from concrete that was cast in place at the other. Apart from that view, stained fir plywood and warm lighting add to the overall calming environment.
A designated zone
The steps leading up to the sunken bath with a subtly raised edge effectively create zones in this bathroom, separating the bathing area from everything else, adding to the idea of a space for relaxation and detachment from the day-to-day.
Limestone tub
The bathroom of this lake-lodge house – as with the rest of the home – embraces its surrounding landscape through and through. The limestone tub is situated by a striking window wall that fully opens as a pocket door, while artful pieces contribute to a decidedly luxurious setting.
Japanese inspired
Framing the serene garden of this home, which includes a water feature right outside the large window, is a brightly-lit soaking tub made from Pompeii gold limestone, a natural material characterised by its warm yellow hue.
Raw and tactile
This main bathroom, which forms part of a property located on the island of Syros in Greece, features a partially-sunken tub in an irregular cement finish and a neutral colour palette of grey, white and raw wood. A large window and door (main image) flood the space with natural light and frame far-reaching sea views that make it hard to leave.
Main photo: Ioanna Roufopoulou & Erieta Attali / HomeDSGN
