13 of the Most Serene and Glamorous Baths from the Galerie Archives

These refreshing spaces by Pierre Yovanovitch, Bryan Graybill, Marmol Radziner, Lee Ledbetter, and more offer inspiration in spades

Modern bathroom with a minimalist design featuring a round freestanding bathtub, wooden accents, and large windows with natural light.
In the master bath, silver travertine from Tuscany lines the walls, the tub is a Claudio Silvestrin design by Boffi, and the tub filler and shower fittings are by Dornbracht. Photo: ROGER DAVIES

There are few things as relaxing as taking a deep soak at the end of an exhausting day, so it’s no surprise that designers spend extra effort to conjure a serene bath for homeowners looking for a soothing escape. Marble, with its timeless beauty and remarkable versatility, is a popular choice for such spaces—as evidenced by the richly veined Arabescato Corchia variety that architect Lee Ledbetter selected for a primary bath in a New Orleans landmark. Another commonly seen stone is silvery travertine, blocks of which were imported from Tuscany by architecture firm Marmol Radziner to sheathe a skylit shower and tub area in a Palm Springs home.

For even more inspiration—including rooms that feature cedar, tilework, and milk paint—Galerie has mined our archives to find a dozen of the most serene and glamorous baths. See them below.

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13 of the Chicest and Most Glamorous Baths from the Galerie Archives

The minimalist main bath in designer Lori Kanter Tritsch’s Beverly Hills home features a shower with Fantini fixtures and a soaking tub, both in white terrazzo.

Photograph by ROGER DAVIES

Lined with richly veined Arabescato Corchia marble, the primary bath of Sidney Torres IV’s New Orleans residence features a vintage Bagues chandelier and vanities designed by architect Lee Ledbetter, who renovated the 1865 Italianate mansion. The tub fittings are by Waterworks.

Photograph by PIETER ESTERSOHN

This midcentury marvel in Southern California was revamped by architect William T. Georgis, who lined the walls of the primary bath in cedar. The tub is by Waterworks with Dornbracht fittings and a painting by Amy Sillman animates the dressing room beyond.

Photograph by RICHARD POWERS

The calming main bath of interior designer Bryan Graybill’s Hamptons estate features a vintage Europhane ceiling light, Woka Lamps Vienna sconces, and a Catchpole & Rye tub outfitted with Waterworks fixtures; the floor is by ABC Stone.

Photograph by ERIC PIASECKI. STYLED BY HELEN CROWTHER

There’s a striking interplay of light and shadow in the primary bath of this Palm Springs retreat by architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which imported silver travertine from Tuscany for the the walls. The tub is a Claudio Silvestrin design by Boffi, and the tub filler and shower fittings are by Dornbracht.

Photograph by ROGER DAVIES

Edgy art meets distinctive design at this Connecticut home crafted by designer Ellen Hamilton. In the light-filled main bath, antique oak wall paneling and millwork are bathed in shades of washed pale-blue milk paint. The chaise is by Vladimir Kagan, the sheepskin area rug is from Beauvais Carpets, and the hanging light fixtures, designed by Hamilton, are from Remains Lighting. American sculptor and photographer Petah Coyne’s 2007 Tetiaroa—made of silk flowers, chicken-wire fencing, and peacock feathers, gives the space a magical air.

Photograph by WILLIAM WALDRON

French interior designer Nathan Litera’s transformation of a 300-year-old Belgian château included this debonair powder room, which features vintage Belgian sconces flanking a vintage French mirror and an antique marble sink with Volevatch fittings.

Photograph by MATTHIEU SALVAING

For Philippe Austruy and Valérie Bach’s Brussels townhouse, Pierre Yovanovitch installed a spiky Ilkka Suppanen pendant light and a Marlène Mocquet painting in the main bath. The oak bench is a Yovanovitch creation, and the floor features a striking pattern of white and gray marble.

Photograph by JEAN-FRANÇOIS JAUSSAUD

In the Bulgari family’s opulent Marrakech riad, Spanish designer Pablo Paniagua clad the walls and counters of a guest bath in traditional ceramic mosaic tiles.

Photograph by RICARDO LABOUGLE

In model Adriana Abascal’s Paris apartment, designed by Luis Laplace, a work by Gregor Hildebrandt overlooks the primary bath’s Volevatch tub and filler, which are accompanied by a vintage nickel table, a Jean-Claude Delépine for THG towel warmer, and enviable city views that stretch to the Eiffel Tower.

Photograph by JEAN-FRANÇOIS JAUSSAUD

Art dealer Stacey Winston Levitan’s stunning mountain retreat, conceived by Scape Design Studio and Susan Marinello Interiors, features a glamorous main bath sheathed in Athens Grey marble. Fittings for the shower, sink, and tub are by Kallista, while the countertops are Arabescato marble.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

The beautiful, light-filled main bath in designer Lillian Fernandez’s dream house in Palm Beach is a study in soothing blues.

Photograph by FRANCESCO LAGNESE

With interiors by designer Dara Stern, this East Hampton home by Robert A.M. Stern exudes classic elegance and cozy luxury. In the primary bath, the fixtures and fittings are by Waterworks, the sconces are by RH, and the stool is by Made Goods; the floor is Thassos tile inlaid with strips of Kromoglass.

Photograph by ERIC PIASECKI. STYLED BY PHILIPPA BRATHWAITE
Modern bathroom with large glass windows, garden view, white stone surfaces, and a round stool placed near the shower area.
Luxurious bathroom with marble decor, freestanding bathtub, floral arrangements, skylight, chandelier, and large window view.
Modern bathroom with marble flooring, large bathtub, and wooden accents, leading to a hallway with wall art and seating.
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Modern bathroom with wooden bench, marble tile floor, large mirror, artwork on wall, and unique pendant lamp.
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Luxurious bathroom with freestanding bathtub, marble floor, large window with city view, and wall art.
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Modern bathroom with a unique chandelier, standalone tub, patterned rug, large windows with blue curtains, and a small dog.
Luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, mirrored walls, double sink vanity, and large windows with natural light.
Modern bathroom with large glass windows, garden view, white stone surfaces, and a round stool placed near the shower area.
Luxurious bathroom with marble decor, freestanding bathtub, floral arrangements, skylight, chandelier, and large window view.
Modern bathroom with marble flooring, large bathtub, and wooden accents, leading to a hallway with wall art and seating.
Luxurious bathroom with black freestanding tub, large windows, and modern decor, featuring a vase with autumn leaves.
Modern bathroom with a large round bathtub, marble wall, and wood accents illuminated by natural sunlight.
Elegant bathroom with freestanding tub, chandelier adorned with flowers, and large windows letting in natural light.
Elegant bathroom with a unique marble sink, ornate mirror, and dark green walls with vintage sconces.
Modern bathroom with wooden bench, marble tile floor, large mirror, artwork on wall, and unique pendant lamp.
Elegant bathroom with patterned tiles, large mirrors, gold pendant lights, and a vanity with pink flowers and towels.
Luxurious bathroom with freestanding bathtub, marble floor, large window with city view, and wall art.
Modern bathroom with marble countertop, large windows, freestanding tub, and a view of grassy hills outside.
Modern bathroom with a unique chandelier, standalone tub, patterned rug, large windows with blue curtains, and a small dog.
Luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, mirrored walls, double sink vanity, and large windows with natural light.