The Japanese refined the hot soak into an art form...

...but it was the Chinese who claimed that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that bit of wisdom sets the tone for the photos in this hot tub gallery.

Here you will see photos of many successful, modern installations, each offering a wealth of ideas that can be adapted to fit your own situation. Whatever your needs or desires, you're bound to find much to pique your curiosity and inspire you.

Scroll through the photos. Feast your eyes on the units. Find out what installations appeal to you, and imagine how they might be modified to meet your own requirements.

Remember, the key word here is 'success'. These installations work for their owner. Properly adapted, they will work for you.