A symmetrical Japanese-inspired bathroom features a sunken, steaming limestone soaking tub centered beneath a large skylight. A brushed bronze rain shower stands on the left, while a low tub filler sits on the right. Dark vertical wood slats line both walls with cove lighting, and shoji screens open to a moss garden with concentric raked gravel. A recessed niche holds a simple branch in a ceramic vase beside folded white towels.

Limestone Ofuro with Shoji and Bronze Fixtures

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A sunken ofuro lined in honed limestone anchors this Zen bathroom, flanked by dark-stained vertical wood slats and brushed bronze fixtures, from rain shower to low-profile tub filler. Shoji screens open to a moss garden and raked gravel. A skylight and concealed LED coves bathe surfaces in soft light, while a niche and folded towels preserve symmetry and calm, embodying Japanese restraint and material honesty.

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warm beige limestone charcoal-brown wood tones brushed bronze accents soft white shoji panels lush green garden view

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