In our main upstairs bathroom, we will have a similar tub/shower layout as this:
In the smaller upstairs bathroom, we are doing something similar with building the bench. It's a simple way to add more room in a shower, and save money by using a standard size shower pan.
This is a bathroom by my firm Ross Chapin Architects...love the light filled bathing area.
Now this is a soaking tub...
We have been seeing these in more homes: