Primary Bathroom Layouts with a Shower and Tub

The best primary or master bathrooms don’t just look pretty; they offer a functional flow that works for their space. In order to make the most of a shower and tub layout, they need to be placed with purpose, making them easy to navigate and use. Below, I share five primary bathroom layouts with a shower and tub so you can find a floor plan that works for your situation. You’ll also see some of my design tips, the exact dimensions, and the circulation notes you can hand off to a contractor.

6×10 Compact Modern Bathroom Layout With Combined Shower And Tub

This layout works because it uses a combination shower and tub along one wall and hides the toilet in a compact niche to create one small aisle that makes this small 6′ × 10′ master bathroom feel open and easy to use.

Layout Details: As you enter from a sliding/pocket door at the center of the upper 10-foot wall, you’ll find a slim vanity sink to your right and a shower and tub combo to your left. The single vanity measures 21″-deep × 36″-wide and  sits near the door for ease of access. Opposite the vanity, the full-length tub/shower combo measures 30″ × 60″ and occupies the full 6 foot right side. Shower heads and a recessed niche are on the upper side with a built-in bench at the foot of the tub in the bottom corner. The toilet marked WC is tucked into the lower-left 3′ × 4′ zone, and visually shielded by a short partition/pony wall from the main aisle. This setup creates privacy at the toilet without closing off the entire room.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 6′ × 10′ (60 sq ft)
• Door: 24″ sliding/pocket entry on the top
• Vanity: 21″ D × 36″ W with a single sink
• Tub/shower: 30″ W × 60″ L
• Toilet zone: 3′ × 4′ with a privacy half-wall
• Aisle in front of vanity: 68.6″
• Zone separating toilet/bench: 42″

Design Tips:

• Use a pocket or barn-style slider. This will provide more floor space in the interior.
• Choose a 21″-deep or wall-hung vanity to fit the space provided.
• Go with a glass panel (fixed or sliding partition) on the tub instead of a heavy curtain for a more luxe feel.
• Run large-format floor tile in the long direction across the 10′ run for a seamless look.
• Place a recessed niche inside the shower for bath accessories.
• Add a bench to the tub/shower enclosure for shaving and grooming.
• Add task lighting with a backlit mirror above the vanity and damp-rated recessed lights overhead.
• Keep towels handy with hooks by the bench and a short bar on the pony wall.

8×10 Large Standard Bathroom Floor Plan With Separate Tub And Shower

This plan separates grooming, bathing, and the toilet area into separate zones with a central aisle so this 8′ × 10′ bath offers dual-user functionality without feeling cramped.

Layout Details: You enter from the right side through a space-saving 24″ slider into the center aisle. To your right you’ll find the grooming zone with a 72″-wide, 22″-deep double vanity with a full-length mirror, so two people can get read side by side. At the top-left, there’s a 36″ × 48″ stand-alone shower enclosure behind a hinged glass door, to keep spray contained and maintain open sightlines. The lower half of the room starts with a standard 32″ × 60″ alcove tub in the lower right corner for soaking or giving kids baths, and a private toilet niche measuring 30″ × 48″ tucked into the lower left. There’s about 38″ of comfortable clearance in front of the vanity, which narrows to a short 24″ pinch point in front of the shower.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 8′ × 10′ (80 sq ft)
• Entry door: 24″ sliding/pocket style
• Double vanity: 72″ W × 22″ D
• Shower: 36″ W × 48″ D with a hinged glass door
• Tub: 32″ W × 60″ L with an alcove style
• Toilet niche: 30″ W × 48″ D with slider/pocket
• Aisle at vanity: 38″
• Narrow point near shower: 24″

Design Tips:

• If the 24″ pinch point feels tight, shave it with a frameless shower door or use a sliding shower door.
• Open up the toilet niche to create more clearance if needed at the end.
• Use clear glass for the shower door and a low-profile curb for water containment.
• Install wall-mounted faucets to save on counter space.
• Use a three-part lighting plan with vertical sconces or a backlit mirror at the vanity, recessed damp-rated cans over the shower, tub and aisle for even illumination.
• Add storage above the toilet.
• Vent well: place a quiet exhaust fan near the shower/tub side and put it on a timer or humidity sensor.

10×10 Bathroom Floor Plan With Room to Move 

This plan packs a lot of features into its 10′ x 10′ footprint with a double sink vanity, an enclosed toilet, a freestanding tub, and a large walk-in shower that helps keep things open and organized for two people to use.

Layout Details: You enter from the left through a space-saving 24″ slider that leads to an aisle with a large 84″-wide, 22″-deep double vanity on the left and a roomy 42″ × 60″ shower on the right. The shower sits next to a 32″ × 66″ freestanding tub, and there’s an enclosed water closet in the upper right corner for more privacy. This arrangement promotes a layout that works for two people or families with a variety of bathing needs.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 10′ × 10′ (100 sq ft)
• Entry door: 24″ sliding/pocket
• Double vanity: 84″ W × 22″ D
• Shower: 42″ W × 60″ D with a hinged glass door
• Freestanding tub: 32″ W × 66″ L
• Toilet niche: 36″ W × 60″ D
• Aisle at vanity: 38″
• Walkway in front of tub: 24″

Design Tips:

• Increase the space around the tub by opening up the water closet and swapping it out with a partition wall.
• Use frameless glass for the shower’s enclosure to save extra space for the aisle.
• For the freestanding tub, install a floor-mounted filler slightly off-center for a clean pedestal look that doesn’t get in the way..
• Layer light with vertical sconces at the vanity, recessed over the shower and tub, and a dimmer switch for relaxing spa nights.
• Vent where moisture happens with a quiet fan near the shower and tub equipped with a humidity sensor.
• Add a sense of luxury by using heated floors and a heated towel bar.
• Reduce the vanity counter space and add linen storage at the end for more space for accessories and supplies.

10×12 Spacious Luxury Bathroom With Side-By-Side Shower and Tub

This 10′ x 12′ primary bathroom layout groups the tub and oversized shower side-by-side on one wall, and the toilet in its own niche, with a double vanity on the other side to deliver an easy-to-access space that offers spa-level luxury.

Layout Details: For this design, you enter from the right through a 24″ sliding door into a wide aisle with an 84″-wide, 22″-deep double vanity on your right at the top and an oversized 48″ × 72″ walk-in shower on the lower right. As you continue, you pass these and find a 36″ × 72″ soaking tub at the lower left, sitting across from an enclosed toilet and small linen closet. The compact linen cabinet measures about 20″ × 24″ and sits just off the tub for towels and bath time goods. At the upper left, sits the private toilet niche measuring 36″ × 60″ with its own pocket or slider.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 10′ × 12′ (120 sq ft)
• Entry door: 24″
• Double vanity: 84″ W × 22″ D
• Walk-in shower: 48″ W × 72″ D
• Soaking tub: 36″ W × 72″ L
• Toilet niche: 36″ W × 60″ D
• Linen storage: 20″ W × 24″ D
• Aisle at vanity: 50″
• Main center clearance: 46″

Design Tips:

• Treat the shower and tub wall as a feature by running one continuous slab or using large-format tile wainscot that aligns the tub deck height with the shower bench for a crisp backdrop.
• In the 48″ × 72″ shower, add a bench, dual shower heads, or head and handshower wand, and a linear drain.
• Place recessed niches in both the shower and above the tub for accessories.
• Go for warmth and luxury by installing heated floors throughout and a heated towel rack near the shower opening.
• Use frameless glass for the shower to maintain the bright and airy feel.
• If you need additional storage, add a tall linen tower at one end of the vanity at a loss of countertop space.

12×12 Luxe Feel Bathroom Design With Tub Across From Shower

With its spacious T-shaped walkway, this 12′ x 12′ bathroom design offers a grand double vanity on one wall next to a private water closet and places a freestanding soaking tub directly across from a large shower for a luxury spa-like feel.

Layout Details: As you enter from the left through a 24″ space-saving slider, you’ll notice the master bathroom layout feels distinctly luxurious due to its walkways and focal point walk-in shower and freestanding tub on the lower wall. First, you encounter a large 108″-wide, 22″-deep double vanity with a long mirror so two people can stand side-by-side. Beyond the vanity, the toilet gets its own private 36″ × 72″ niche at the top-right, so there’s privacy when needed. On the opposite wall on the lower end, there’s a dramatic 36″ × 72″ soaking tub on the lower-left, directly across from an oversized 72″ × 60″ shower in the lower-right. The walkways are large with roughly 49″ in front of the vanity and tub, 48″ in front of the vanity and shower entry, and 42″ through the center, so there’s an abundance of room to spread out.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 12′ × 12′ (144 sq ft)
• Entry door: 24″ sliding/pocket
• Double vanity: 108″ W × 22″ D
• Freestanding tub: 36″ W × 72″ L
• Shower enclosure: 72″ W × 60″ D with a hinged door
• Toilet niche (WC): 36″ W × 72″ D
• Clearances: 49″ on the left aisle), 48″ on the right aisle, and 42″ in the lower center

Design Tips:

• Run matching large-format tile on both facing walls so the room feels symmetrical and luxurious.
• Keep the shower frameless with a low or no curb so that you can appreciate the walk-in feature.
• Use a floor-mount tub filler and add a small ledge or niche for bath products behind the tub.
• Add a bench and dual niches inside the 72″ × 60″ shower.
• Layer lighting with sconces on either side of the vanity, a backlit mirror above it, and damp-rated recessed cans over the shower and tub.
• Add a dimmer to the lighting for evenings to enhance the spa vibe.

Benefits Of The Bathroom Designs

Bathroom Layout	Size	Key Features	Main Benefits
6×10 Compact Modern	60 sq ft	Combined tub/shower, single vanity, & pocket door	Max space with planned aisle and fixture placement; ideal for a guest or hallway bath.
8×10 Large Standard	80 sq ft	Separate tub & shower, & double vanity	Perfect for couples who want separate wet & dry zones.
10×10 Room to Move	100 sq ft	Freestanding tub, walk-in shower, & private toilet	Balanced layout with an open center path that combines elegance & function.
10×12 Spacious Luxury	120 sq ft	Side-by-side tub & large shower, double vanity, linen storage	Spa-inspired layout with an easy flow, with extra room for storage & relaxation.
12×12 Luxe Feel	144 sq ft	Tub across from shower, 9-ft double vanity, & private WC	Grand proportions & symmetry create a resort-style experience.

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