Step inside the world of luxury hospitality and bring that same feeling into your own home. Your vision: a bathroom that evokes the elegance of top-tier hotels, yet remains entirely personal. Here’s how to reinterpret those design cues and scale them beautifully for your space.
Imagine a five-star hotel suite where a freestanding tub sits beneath a floor-to-ceiling window, surrounded by marble, guided by soft pendant light, with plush towels warming quietly nearby. In these spaces, the tub is not simply an amenity, it is the experience.
At Tyrrell & Laing, the freestanding tub collection is created with this mindset. Their designs, crafted for luxury resorts around the world, bring that same level of refinement into residential bathrooms. The Imperia Large Freestanding Bathtub is a perfect example, a statement piece with generous proportions that mirrors the grandeur found in international hotel suites.
For something more sculptural and romantic, the Slipper Elegant Freestanding Tub offers an iconic, high-back silhouette reminiscent of boutique hotel retreats.
How to Bring the Hotel Look Home
1. Scale It Thoughtfully
Hotel bathrooms often have expansive layouts, but you don’t need massive square footage to achieve the look.
The Imperia makes a bold impact in larger master baths, while the Slipper offers an elegant, space-efficient option that still feels undeniably luxurious.
2. Choose Premium, Sensory Materials
High-end hotels prioritize materials that feel as good as they look.
Tyrrell & Laing’s proprietary InspireStone® material offers that same tactile experience, warm, smooth, and stone-like, delivering a spa-grade sensation the moment you step in.
3. Set the Scene
Create a backdrop that frames the tub beautifully:
- A marble or textured stone feature wall
- Dramatic, oversized tiles with minimal grout lines
- A pendant or softly diffused light centered above the tub
- A layout that ensures the tub is the first visual moment when entering the room
No visible clutter, no exposed plumbing, no unnecessary visual noise.
4. Add Touches of Curated Luxury
Hotel bathrooms feel intentional because every detail is chosen deliberately. Consider:
- Heated towel racks
- Dimmable lighting
- A built-in niche for oils, candles, and bath salts
- A refined bath caddy for a glass of wine or a book
- A large plant or artisanal decor piece to bring warmth and dimension
The beauty is in simplicity: fewer items, but elevated ones.
5. Borrow the Design Cues, Then Personalize Them
Hotel-inspired design doesn’t mean sterile or generic. Use the luxurious foundation, freestanding tub, architectural lighting, premium finishes, then layer in your personality with fragrance, curated objects, handmade ceramics, or your favorite bath ritual items.
Why This Approach Works
When you intentionally combine:
- a sculptural freestanding tub,
- high-end materials,
- layered lighting, and
- a clean, resort-style layout,
your bathroom stops feeling like a functional room and becomes a sanctuary. With the Imperia or Slipper as your anchor point, the transformation begins instantly. The proportions, curves, and premium stone-resin surface set the tone, and everything else builds upon it.
Luxury hotel bathrooms aren’t accidental, they’re meticulously designed to calm, comfort, and captivate. By choosing a premium freestanding tub and layering your space with thoughtful finishes and lighting, you’re not just decorating… you’re crafting an everyday escape.
Let the Imperia bring that grand hotel presence into your home, or allow the Slipper to introduce boutique-level elegance. Either choice becomes the foundation for a five-star retreat you get to enjoy every single day.