Some people like to enhance their bath with candles, essential oils and calming music, but none of that’s needed in these bathrooms. With tubs backed by breathtaking ocean, forest and island views, ultimate relaxation can be achieved simply by looking outside.

Photo: Andrew Latreille

Bathing Beauty

From the office to the games room, BLA Design Group and Wiedeman Architectural Design added many quiet, intimate spaces to this 9,700-square-foot home—but the bathroom is our favourite. Here, you’ll find a tub surrounded by windows. Peek inside this striking Vancouver home.

Photo: Martin Tessler

Mother Ship

Is this bathroom in a West Vancouver home or on a luxury yacht? As difficult as it might be to believe, it’s the former. Architect Cedric Burgers turned a risky waterfront site into a stunning modern home, complete with an ensuite that looks out over the Burrard Inlet. “It’s an oasis of serenity,” he says. Find out why this is a former WL Home of the Year winner.

Photo: Ema Peter

Tree Hugger

Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” is obviously most effective when done outside… or is it? The bathroom in this Whistler home also seems like the perfect spot to try out the Japanese practice, thanks to the large window that allows bathers to gaze out at the trees. See how else Shelter Residential Design and Lauren Riz Design embraced nature in this 3,400-square-foot property.

Photo: Phil Crozier

Island Retreat

The owner of this Maui ensuite wanted the tub to be the focal point, and designer Stephanie Brown certainly delivered—but it’s what’s beyond the tub that has really caught our attention. The 10-foot-wide windows slide open so that nothing detracts from the island views. Step inside this tropical, spa-like retreat.

Photo: Janis Nicolay

Super Soaker

This entire home, owned by hockey legend Trevor Linden, overlooks the ocean. Thanks to designer David Nicolay, it can be seen from the combined living and dining area, the kitchen, the primary bedroom and more. The best viewing spot? The Blu Bathworks tub in the ensuite. Check out the rest of this Vancouver residence.

Photo: Ema Peter

View Finder

Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds of Falken Reynolds Interiors had to ensure that the ocean could be seen from the shower, so they installed it opposite a corner window that looks out over the shoreline. Then they went one step further, adding a sculptural soaker tub that provides an additional viewpoint. Get more design tips from this Cadboro, B.C. bathroom.

Kaitlyn Funk

Kaitlyn Funk

Kaitlyn is a design-obsessed writer, editor and content manager based in Vancouver. When she's not busy swooning over gorgeous homes, you can find her reading, hiking and befriending as many dogs as possible.