Look at any Instagram photo of a relaxing bath and they all seem to have one thing in common. No, it’s not bubbles or a perfect moody filter. I’m talking about a little plank of wood that spans the ...

While some designers seek out soakers made of warmer-looking (and feeling) timber, others find wooden tubs potentially unsanitary. Eight design pros duke it out Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From deep claw foot tubs to modern alcove styles — a beautiful bathtub can quickly make your bathroom feel like a spa. But what about those ...

Studio Shamshiri favored natural materials over synthetics in their restoration and decoration of this 1952 ranch-style home in Southern California. “We try to avoid materials and finishes that ...

We owe a real debt of gratitude to Dutch ingenuity. Not because of the submarine, the electrocardiogram or even the world’s first gin. But for something far more ...

MARTY PICCO, a 51-year-old software developer in Santa Cruz, Calif., does not seem like a back-to-the-land type. He has an iPhone, an iPad, two MacBooks, two desktop computers, a digital single-lens ...

It’s one of the idyls of our age, to imagine oneself lounging in a hot tub watching a golden sunset, glass of wine in hand and the love of your life at your side. Along the way though it’s one that’s ...

We’re longtime fans of the ofuro, or Japanese soaking tub, both for its good looks and promotion of rest and relaxation at the end of the day. Here are 10 in-situ favorites, ranging from traditional ...