12 of the most stunning bathrooms for relaxing body and soul
For many, the bath is associated with the most effective method of relaxation and relaxation at the end of a busy day. Many can be called lucky, since they add to the usual procedure such a significant factor of relaxation as an incredibly beautiful view of the surroundings, the city or the ocean. There are others who, due to circumstances, limited themselves to lush vegetation, various devices for supplying water and river stones. We offer a guided tour of the stunning bathrooms, the best for water treatments.
1. Bath with a view of the forest in Mexico
A bath with a forest view in Mexico
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Bath Type: Freestanding Land View Bath
Home: modern home for a family of 4
Architect: Lopez Duplan Arquitectos
The bathroom, which is located in a house in western Mexico City, boasts views of a small grove. During the renovation of the house, the architects from Lopez Duplan Arquitectos specially equipped it on the third floor to provide a wonderful view. Perfectly combined with this kind of sand-colored marble and a glass wall, which allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature without any problems. The elegant freestanding bathtub is the center of the composition and is equipped with a beautiful modern mixer. There is a shower room just a step away from the bath..
2. Bath surrounded by greenery in the USA
A bath surrounded by greenery in the USA
Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
Bath type: outdoor bathtub with tree view
Home: modern wooden house with a cozy and warm atmosphere, owned by a young family
Architect: Katie Schweib and Arterra Landscape Architects
This outdoor seating area is on the second floor of the house and looks like a spa the family visited while traveling in San Francisco. Architect Katie Schweib installed the bath surrounded by a small man-made garden: here, thanks to the mild California climate, berries, rosemary and other herbs grow here all year round. You can take a bath here in July and January. The drainage system uses drainage water to water the garden, which is especially important in dry climates. The bathtub is equipped with a backrest for convenience and a protective screen made of red cedar from prying eyes.
3. Relaxing bath in Russia
Relaxing bath in Russia
Location: Moscow region, Russia
Bath type: relaxation bathtub that changes color due to lighting
House: modern country house in the cottage village Agalarov
Architect: Alexey Nikolashin and Ekaterina Emelyanova (SL Project)
A modern villa is most likely an exception than the rule for the Agalarov cottage village, where most of the houses were built according to one project. The same house was built by the Spanish architect Joaquin Torres. The task of the designers was to closely link the exterior of the house with the interior. The bathroom is located between the two bedrooms, and the partitions are camouflaged with bamboo thickets that grow freely from the floor strewn with river stones. Lying in the bathroom, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery from the window. Even in winter, when there is a blizzard outside, the owners of the house can happily soak in a warm bathroom surrounded by greenery. Belgian designer Michel Boquilon installed a system of LED lighting that changes color in the bathtub.
4. Bath and fireplace in Italy
Bath and fireplace in Italy
Location: Crema, northern Italy
Bath type: custom made mini-pool, 45 cm high, on a wooden platform
Building: attic of a renovated warehouse (2011)
Architect: Ottavino Chiabatti
When the architect agreed to install a large bathtub in this renovated apartment, the clients were delighted. Since there was no room in the room for this, they decided to install a bathtub in the transition between the living room and the bedroom, closer to the fireplace. The apartment owners really enjoy taking a bath near the crackling fireplace.
5. Beautiful ocean views in Denmark
Beautiful ocean view in Denmark
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Bathtub type: unpolished local oak bathtub
House: villa with large terrace
Architect: Space CPH
The bathroom on the terrace at the exit from the master bedroom has been installed specifically to enjoy the sea view in northern Copenhagen. It is mainly used in summer and spring-fall to cool off and relax while lying in warm water. No additional equipment was installed here, as clients deliberately wanted only the bath itself, in which you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view. The bathtub is made of local oak.
6. Backyard Bath Surrounded by Greenery in Australia
Backyard bath surrounded by greenery in Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia
Bath type: outdoor bathtub made of white fiberglass and reinforced concrete
House: a large house with an open-air bathroom of 3×5 m, which is a continuation of the internal bath of the owners.
The owners of the house wanted an outdoor bath as a place to relax and unwind. They wanted new sensations of freedom, being in the open air surrounded by vegetation. The local jungle is represented by such plants as bamboo, pineapple, stealth and a variety of shrubs. After a hard day at work, the owners of the house light candles, take a newspaper or magazine and relax, taking a bath. They love the possibility of a home spa – a unique luxury place where they can retreat and feel free. Very often, the owners use this opportunity in the summer, and in the cold season they move to the indoor bath. The open-air bath is dimly lit with special LED lights. The shower is located directly above the bathtub and is masked by two wooden beams..
7. Bath with panoramic views of the city in Spain
Bathtub with panoramic city views in Spain
Location: Toledo, Spain
Bath type: Wave bathtub, custom made by the Italian company Makro, with shelves for storing towels, soap and shampoo
House: country house on the banks of the Tagus River
Architect: Bruno Miguelez
Clients love the location of the house, especially the view of Toledo from the bath window and the privacy they have received thanks to the work of the architects. They managed to equip a modern bathtub, made in wood and glass, with everything necessary. Customers love the Turkish bath. All premises in the house are oriented towards a beautiful view of the city. This bathroom has become part of the main bath with access to the terrace. Wooden floor adds warmth and comfort.
8. View from the window in the bathroom in Germany
View from the window in the bathroom in Germany
Location: Rostock, northeastern Germany
Bath type: freestanding egg-shaped bath in unique surroundings
House: penthouse 300 m2, terrace 70 m2
Architect: BaustudioKastl
When the owner of the bathroom is resting in it, the vastness of Rostock, the harbor of the 11th century port city and the Varnov River, which flows into the Baltic Sea, stretch beneath him. The architects had no doubts that the freestanding bathtub would be installed closer to the window, as the view of the river and the surrounding area is simply amazing. The bathroom and other rooms were designed by the architect Heiko Castle and his wife Peggy. Peggy has installed a sofa next to the bathroom to relax after the bath, which is on the other side of the bathroom. The sofa is covered from a practical point of view in leather, which is used for finishing yachts.
The floor is finished with limestone tuff, the radiator is finished with wood that withstands high temperatures, and the column is finished with Orotiles tiles from Bisazza. The TV is disguised in the mirror, but it is inferior in importance to the magnificent view from the window.
9. Stylish bath in the UK
Stylish bath in the UK
Location: Berkshire, England
Bath type: marble-framed bathtub
House: new modern country house
Architect: Gregory Phillips
The luxurious bathroom with a beautiful view from the window belongs to the hand of the architect Gregory Phillips. During the planning of the new country house, Philips worked closely with the owners to make sure customers wanted to closely integrate the exterior and interior. To the right of the large window, which provides maximum panoramic views, is a bath in a marble sarcophagus. Philips used expensive natural materials in muted colors for the walls and bathroom floors. Graceful walls, stainless steel details and bezel-less mirrors do not detract from the beautiful scenery. All cabinets and shelves are hidden behind mirrored surfaces in the wall.
10. Granite meditation bath in Japan
Japan Granite Meditation Bath
Location: Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Bath type: crescent-shaped bathtub made of Japanese granite
House: a one-story wooden house surrounded by oak trees, in which a middle-aged couple live with two sons
Architect: M Architects
Sitting in a luxurious crescent-shaped bathroom, you can enjoy the view from the window of the man-made two-meter waterfall by the garden pond. The shape and size of the bathroom allows you to comfortably fit in it. In addition, the tub is visually very large, but the steps on the bottom allow it to be filled with a little water. The small garden, which can be seen from the window, has a wooden fence and trees, so privacy is guaranteed. Granite comes from the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo. A dark colored stone turns into a green-blue in the water. The bathtub is finished in black granite. Customers loved the color combination in the bathroom, there is another bathroom behind the shiny black wall.
11. Relaxing bath in Canada
Relaxing bath in Canada
Location: Sechelt, near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bath type: freestanding ocean view bathtub
Home: the country house of the designer and her husband
Architect: Kevin Simua
The small bathroom, 1.8m wide, provides great views of the Canadian West Coast and the coastal forest of strawberry trees and centuries-old fir trees. It has a freestanding bathtub from Victoria & Albert with everything you need. The crisp lines and bright white color contrast with the orange wood frames and the blue of the ocean. It is a great place to relax and unwind at the end of a busy week. There is a niche in the wall where you can put candles, wine, essential attributes of relaxation in a bubble bath.
12. Simplicity of forms and nature in Switzerland
Simplicity of form and nature in Switzerland
Location: Skane province, southern Sweden
Bath type: foot bath from the Swedish brand Gustavsberg
House: family summer house after reconstruction
Architect: LASC Studio
Homeowners wanted a view of the surroundings from the bathroom in their home, so the architects from LASC Studio installed a large window through which you can enjoy the scenery while taking a bath. The bathroom is part of a reconstructed old farmhouse, so the floor and structures are made of concrete and the finishes are inexpensive. A shower is hidden in the wall so that the bathroom is not filled with moisture. A radiator is hidden in a concrete bench under the window, so it is comfortable and warm to sit here and look out the window at the fields, the sky and a small forest.
