25 Spa Bathroom Ideas and Designs for a Restorative Retreat

Make room for two in your oversized shower stall. This space includes a central rain showerhead as well. Luxurious bathrooms are all about options, so don’t limit your self-care to just one shower setting.

If you have plenty of square-footage to play with, why not opt for an oversized bathtub that looks more akin to a Tuscan estate’s garden fountain than your traditional stall and tub combo? This space by interior designer Lauren Liess incorporates a showerhead as well for total functionality.

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Calm the senses by streamlining the color palette. Here, Lauren Liess opted for a complete sage green hue from floor to ceiling for this open concept bathroom.

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Bathrooms deserve window treatments too. Mirror this Jeffrey Dungan–designed space and incorporate drapery for a more pulled together and intentional feel.

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The backsplash of this vanity set-up by designer Regan Baker extends along the adjoining half-wall to make the different bathroom zones feel cohesive.

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This Maui bathroom is full of warm, tropical elements inspired by its island surroundings. Designed by Breeze Giannasio, the natural materials play together to create a homey, soothing atmosphere.

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Artwork in a bathroom can be tricky because of the moisture and humidity. However, large-scale works bring an air of glamour and five-star hotel energy into the space. It’s worth investing in the proper framing to bring your bathroom to life.

Not only do plants help to purify the air and thrive in the moist environments in bathrooms, but they incorporate nature into the space. With a bevy of houseplants, the feeling you get from a hike can be infused into your bathroom.

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High-end spas have the privilege of being bolder with their design choices because their clients don’t have to live with it every day, eventually growing tired of the design. However, if boldness is what you crave, opt for a non-traditional tub like this gilded option.

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Don’t neglect the fifth wall in your bathroom design. A darker color on your ceiling can help to cocoon and ground your space. It will also help to ground your body, as you unwind after a long day.

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Rather than leave your bathtub bare, take the detailing one step further and install millwork to the front of the tub. This built-in look, like designer Robin Henry achieved here, immediately elevates the space.

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One quick way to add spa-like elegance to your primary bathroom is by swapping the lighting. We love this intricate brass chandelier. If this isn’t your style, opt for an oversized fixture you love to bring in more glamour.

To free up visual space and streamline your bathroom’s design, choose to float your sink rather than have a pedestal or vanity cabinet beneath it. This also helps your bathroom to appear larger because there is less on the floor.

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For a cozy and encompassing feeling, design your bathroom using a warm-toned color palette. This one, by designer Sarah Magness, pairs a tonal brown tile wall with a peachy-pink sink for a cheerful yet elevated look.

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The more natural light, the better. Sunlight does wonders to both our moods and our interior design. In this Texas home, the bathroom window is nearly floor to ceiling to maximize the light in this long bathroom.

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There’s few things more luxurious while getting ready than having a designated vanity. If your bathroom’s space allows, add a space just for you to slow down and take care of yourself, both at the start and end of your day.

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The larger the mirror, the more light it reflects, and it can also help make your space look bigger. Take inspiration from House Beautiful‘s 2022 Whole Home where an oversized pivot mirror is the focal point of this primary bathroom.

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If you’re building your dream spa bathroom from the ground up, try vaulting your ceilings for a dramatic yet calming look. This bathroom is serene and the wood paneling on the ceiling helps to connect it to the nature outdoors.

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Statement stone and a soothing color palette is great, but look to the minute details for an easy swap for a spa-like feel. Metallic hardware and plumbing fixtures look and feel special, not to mention they’re beautiful to look at.

Symmetry is calming to our eyes and minds. Incorporate it into your spa-like bathroom for a serene vibe. Bookmatched marble—a way of installing marble side by side so it looks mirrored—is one of the most stunning ways to incorporate that element.