Bathrooms with a little luxury in mind

No longer are bathrooms all hidden and out of sight but have become a focal point of the home. Gone are small high windows and instead rooms with a view are the vogue, not to mention themes from Japanese bath houses to Indoor/outdoor spaces. There is no longer a need to travel to a spa or exotic hotel to pamper yourself and be ready for life's challenges.

Greenery is just as beautiful in the bathroom as it is in any other part of the house. In this Japanese-style example, we see how the bath sits outside the main structure yet through the clever use of glass remains 'connected' to the rest of the bathroom. What could be more relaxing and refreshing than a long soak in the bath enjoying a book or a cool drink whilst enjoying the feeling of fresh air?

For those who prefer art to stay inside but enjoy looking out then these examples of a built in bath and a full size window might just do the job. The owners also chose to have additional small, but comfortable, furniture to allow the space to be used as a sanctuary whilst still fulfilling it's duties as a bathroom. Adding a window may be the quickest way to transform your bathroom.

This bathroom is not particularly large but its open wet-area shower and large mirror make it seem much bigger - and isn't space part of the essence of luxury?