Pocket Garden--New Fairfield, Connecticut

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A wooden bathtub is the centerpiece of this charming bathroom. Surrounded by expansive windows, it offers views of the sparkling lake below. The bath is part of a house designed by James Cleary Architecture (Brooklyn, New York). The bathroom also includes a delightfully unexpected pocket garden, off to one side of the bathtub. (Credit: James Cleary Architecture)

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Cube Shower--Bri... This glass-enclosed modern shower stands in the center of a 970-square-foot room. Flanked by a sleeping area at one end and a deck on the other, the freestanding area benefits from natural daylight, something that would have been impossible with conventional walls. It also serves as a quirky focal point while retaining the open feeling of this, the third floor of the house. (Credit: Dwell.com/Richard Powers)

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Tranquil Outdoor... This secluded 8-x14-foot shower is built from cedar and features Butler and Mill fixtures. The shower offers lush views of mountains and 100-year-old oaks during the day and views of the stars at night. The residence was designed by SB Architects and is one of 23 contemporary cedar shingle homes, part of the real estate offerings, at Calistoga Ranch, a mixed-use private community. (Credit: Calistoga)

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Tropical Bath--K... Indoor/outdoor bathing areas with privacy walls are a winning feature of this 5-bedroom/6-bathroom Bali-inspired home, listed for $16.5-Million. This partially-exposed bathroom includes floating steps that lead to a sunken tub and a shower of carved stone that sparkles as the water falls. The home?s lush 1.33 acres ensure privacy. (Credit: HawaiiLife.com)

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Skyrise Shower--... Imagine the views as you shower in six-bedroom/seven-bathroom penthouse in Apogee South Beach, one of the most desirable condominiums in Miami Beach. The unit, which is listed for $25 million, features a room-for-two steam shower with unobstructed ocean views, thanks to its all-glass walls. (Credit: Apogee South Beach)

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Concrete Tub--Wi... This cast concrete tub is valued for its ultra-smooth finish and ability to keep bath water hot for long periods of time. Its curved lines and industrial finish make it an unexpected counterpoint to the bathroom?s Venetian-style painted walls and wall-mounted porcelain sinks. The tub can be found in the master suite of a 5-bedroom/6-bathroom home listed for $2.6 million. (Credit: Kelly Price & Company)

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White Minimalist... Minimalist design meets luxury in this all-white bathing space. The wrap-bath design of the room means that its huge shower requires no enclosure. And the bathtub is nestled next to a verdant view of the property?s foliage. The room is one of five bathrooms in a five-bedroom house that was designed by architect Peter Choate. It is listed for $12.5 million. (Credit: Realtor.com/Peter Choate)

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Marble Sanctuary... Carved from a solid block of marble, this tub ensures one of the most artful of bath experiences. Arbor Hill, the 8-bedroom/8-bathroom home in which the bathroom is situated, is listed for $30 million. The house was designed by architect Rafael Viñoly. (Credit: Christie's Real Estate)

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Scenic Bath--Cas... What?s better than sinking into a soaking tub that measures six feet across? Doing so while enjoying views of Tuscan vineyards and oak forest. The cast resin tub is only one of the luxury details at Casa Escaiole, one of 28 restored and reconstructed farmhouses for whole or fractional ownership at Castello di Casole. The bathroom also includes native stone veneer wall with a reclaimed brick window and green marble slab floor. (Credit: Casa Escaiole)

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Pocket Garden--N... A wooden bathtub is the centerpiece of this charming bathroom. Surrounded by expansive windows, it offers views of the sparkling lake below. The bath is part of a house designed by James Cleary Architecture (Brooklyn, New York). The bathroom also includes a delightfully unexpected pocket garden, off to one side of the bathtub. (Credit: James Cleary Architecture)

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(Credit: Indoor Cat Playground - Brooklyn, NY)