10 Stunning Soaker Tubs You’ll Want To Sink Into
By Talia Hart
After a long day — or week — there’s no better way to pamper yourself than sinking into a soaker tub. Turn your principal bathroom into an at-home spa with inspiration from these freestanding tubs that double as sculpture. “I love rooms where you can let your mind wander, and bring calm to a morning routine or nighttime bath,” says designer Vanessa Stark of her client’s spa-like ensuite. Scroll down to indulge yourself in 10 stunning soaker tubs that range in style from modern to classic and global-inspired.
Designer Jonathan Legate designed a whimsical wet room in his Cape Cod–style house in Chester, N.S. Jonathan selected old-school satin brass plumbing fixtures for a nostalgic feel, and surrounded the show-stopping tub with carrara marble wainscotting for an ultra luxe look. “Choose pieces that look like they belong to the house’s era,” says Jonathan of his design approach.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
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Designer: Jonathan Legate
In a luxe Belgian-style home, designer Kim Lambert turned two small bathrooms on the second floor into one to create a spa-like principal ensuite. The slatted screen separates the tub from the toilet while still allowing light to filter through.
Photographer: Lauren Miller
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Designer: Kim Lambert
In this bathroom renovation, designer Shirley Meisels created an arched, panelled wall with a brass mosaic–tiled alcove to envelop the tub. A metallic Discoco 68 pendant combined with the brass Arabia Gold mosaic tile creates a golden halo effect around the spectacular tub.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
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Designer: Shirley Meisels
Why choose between fireside or bubble bath after a long day? In this contemporary home, the principal ensuite is pure luxury with a wall of Valentino marble and a linear fireplace that overlooks the freestanding black and white tub.
Photographer: Younes Bouhnar, Amanda Large, Alex Lukey
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Designer: Architecture and Interior Design by Vanessa Fong Landscape Design by George Coito
Designer Maria Nordlund wanted to design a global-inspired space with a wabi-sabi twist in this bathroom. Maria optimized space by placing a Japanese ofuro tub in the “wet zone” area. Brass, wood and patterned tile combine for a cool, global vibe.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
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Designer: Maria Nordlund
Montreal designer Jean Stéphane Beauchamp wanted to turn the lower level of this Lac-Supérieur chalet into a Scandinavian-inspired spa. The sauna, moody soaker tub and walk-in double shower are all designed to relax sore muscles after a day on the slopes.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
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Designer: Jean Stéphane Beauchamp
A traditional soaker tub in a showhome designed by Brian Gluckstein is framed by mint green floor-to-ceiling drapes, a signature palette used by the designer to create a calming atmosphere.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
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Designer: Architecture, Richard Wengle Architect; design, Brian Gluckstein
“I love how breezy and open this bathroom feels,” says Vanessa Stark, who improved the layout by removing a built-in corner tub in favor of a freestanding model overlooking the leafy private backyard.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
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Designer: Vanessa Stark
The custom-painted tub was a splurge in this princpial ensuite designed by TOM Design Collective. Antique sconces and the scalloped blind are softening touches, while the floor tile is square-cut Calacatta marble. “We wanted the discipline of the grid; it adds modernity to the traditional references,” says Tommy Smythe.
Photographer: Patrick Biller
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Designer: TOM Design Collective
An Emerald Green quartzite backsplash is a striking backdrop for the tub in designer and homeowner Jaime Polan Zimmerman’s home. “In our previous house, we shared our main bathroom with the kids, so having our own ensuite was priority one,” says Jaime.
Photographer: Lauren Miller
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Designer: Jaime Polan Zimmerman
Designer Luke Havekes created the principal bathroom in this Tudor Revival home in the Priest’s Farm neighborhood of Westmount, Que., paying homage to its circa-1920s roots. The clawfoot tub and porcelain lever taps have timeless appeal.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
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Designer: Luke Havekes
