Bathrooms
You’ll Want To Sink Into These Stunning Soaker Tubs
Published on January 29, 2026
After a long day, few things feel more indulgent than sinking into a soaker tub. Some designers place tubs near windows to capture beautiful views, while others tuck them into cosy corners to create moments of peace and quiet. Whether your style leans towards an old-school claw-foot tub or a modern, sculptural silhouette, take a page from these beautiful bathrooms that bring the spa experience home.
Surrounded by nature, this freestanding tub offers a peaceful place to unwind. Surface applied mouldings and marble-look porcelain tile have a French feel.
This principal bathroom was designed to have a spa vibe. Antique-look brass faucets add heritage charm.
The freestanding tub takes centre stage in Sharon Mimran’s ensuite. “It feels fresh in white paint and marble,” says Sharon. “The hardware is black, but I wanted something very clean for our bathroom.”
The style goal in this bathroom was to create a classic bathroom with a freestanding tub, Carrara marble wainscotting, a stained oak vanity and brass fixtures. “Every house has its own history, and it’s important for us to create a design that harmonizes with its era or the architectural style,” says designer Laurence Pons Lavigne of Blanc Marine Intérieurs.
Even in a small space, a soaker tub works beautifully, as seen in Orsi Panos’s charming bathroom. The designer layered three different porcelain tiles — a classic checkerboard on the floor, a floral pattern on the walls and a solid dark tile above — to add depth and highlight the ceiling height.
“The client wanted the ensuite to feel fresh and pretty,” says designer Vania Pecchia of this modern French-country style home in West Vancouver. “This space is peaceful, calm and inviting.” Creamy-hued cafe curtains, clean white tile and a globe pendant light emphasize the bathroom’s European-inspired look.
Black finishes on the plumbing fixtures, tub and window frame lend a contemporary feel to this Scandi-style Toronto home.
The freestanding tub in this Tudor-style home‘s principal bathroom replaced a dated corner version. “In a renovation, if you can avoid moving existing plumbing, it’s easier,” says Chloe Goldberg, Studio No. 33 owner and principal designer. A woven pendant light, oversized art and rustic vases complete the look in this serene ensuite.
Rosie Daykin’s recent home refresh began with her principal ensuite. The to-the-studs bathroom reno involved new marble tile, floral wallpapers and a curvy tub that’s grounded by the wide-plank oak flooring in a herringbone pattern.
The principal ensuite in this Quebec country home has a strong heritage vibe. Large-format black and white checkered floor tiles look like they hail from an English manor, as does the grand tub, complete with an old-school handheld spray.
The sophisticated soaker tub in this Toronto home is complemented by a wall-mounted faucet below a convenient niche, letting the swooping lines of tub shine.
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.
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.
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 freestanding tub.
No need to choose between unwinding by the fire or indulging in a warm soak with this bathroom. In this contemporary home, the principal ensuite is pure luxury with a linear fireplace set in a wall of Valentino marble and beside a graphic freestanding tub.
Montreal designer Jean Stéphane Beauchamp wanted to turn the lower level of this Lac-Supérieur chalet into a Scandinavian-inspired spa. A sauna, moody soaker tub and walk-in double shower are all designed to relax sore muscles after a day on the slopes.
The custom-painted tub was a splurge in this principal 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 designer Tommy Smythe.
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.
Designer Luke Havekes created the principal bathroom in this Tudor Revival home in the Priest’s Farm neighbourhood of Westmount, Que., paying homage to its circa-1920s roots. The clawfoot tub and porcelain lever taps have timeless appeal.