Home Bathroom Design 31 Beautiful And Tranquil Beach House Bathrooms Inspired By The Coast Soak in the views and plenty of relaxation. By Cameron Beall Cameron Beall Cameron Beall is a writer, marketer, photographer, and creative with over a year of experience with Southern Living in the realm of homes and home building. She was infatuated by home design from a young age, credit to her mother and grandmother. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 5, 2024 Close Photo: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Page Mullins The bathroom might not be one of the first spaces you think of when it comes to decorating a house, but it is one of the most used areas of your home. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, the functionality, accessibility, and design of the bathroom space should definitely be near the top of your priority list. From choosing fixtures and finishes to deciding on style and paint color or wallpaper, there are plenty of ways to create a relaxing bathroom. Whether you prefer a high-end or laid-back space, these coastal beach house bathrooms are filled with smart and stunning design ideas that lean in the surroundings for inspiration. The 6 Biggest Bathroom Design Trends For 2024, According To Designers 11 Outdated Bathroom Trends We're Retiring In 2024 01 of 31 Light and Airy Annie Schlechter; Styling: Page Mullins No dark and dingy spaces here! Add interest and character to a refreshing white space with beach-inspired accessories. In this primary bathroom, designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas hung a straw hat above the clawfoot tub paired with vintage beach photographs on the adjacent wall, selected a woven basket to hold extra towels, and layered in a hint of color with a simple runner. This Former Rental Is Now A Florida Getaway Packed With Personality 02 of 31 Playful Colors PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE Whether it's vacation home or full-time residence, the coast is a cheerful place and a beach house should reflect that. Bright colors aren't for everyone, but we love this playful powder room swathed in wallpaper with a sunny yellow vanity. Gray and white wall tiling helps balance the personality-forward selections. 2022 Idea House: Our Coastal Carolina Escape 03 of 31 Sea-Inspired Wallpaper Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller An aquatic theme is always welcome at the beach, especially in small spaces. The fish-print Cole & Son wallpaper adds interest thanks to the pattern's burnt orange, deep blue, and soft browns while still creating a light-filled bathroom. An Oriental-rug bath mat ties into the print's color palette. See Inside this Cozy Watercolor, Florida, Home Where Neutrals Steal The Show 04 of 31 Pretty Palms Laurey W. Glenn, Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Continue the island style from outside in with a tropically inspired botanical wallpaper. While this large print pattern is perfect for a punchy powder room, you can extend the idea to a full bathroom with a smaller scale design. Tour An Inlet Beach, Florida, Home Filled With Cherished Antiques And Airy Color 05 of 31 Shades of Blue Photo: Rick Lew; Stylist: Matthew Gleason Incorporate colors in more unexpected ways. While paint and tile are common methods to bring in various hues, a blue-tinted vanity top adds charm in this coastal cottage. Blue and green accents throughout balance the white breadboard. The Osborne & Little fabric valance adds visual appeal and mimics the colors in the floor tiles. 06 of 31 Plenty of Room for All Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong You can never have too many hooks to hang sandy beach towels and clean bath towels alike. No one wants to have to put the two on the same hook, especially in shared bathrooms. In this bunk room bath, each hook has a coordinating bird print for each guest. A Charming New-Old Home Set On The Florida Coast 07 of 31 All About the View Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins This serene primary bathroom suite leans on neutral shades to highlight the beachfront beauty. Anchored by white paneled walls, antique mirrors that reflect the natural light, a plush runner, and black-and-white photographs add character. For a touch of color, the homeowner opted for pink linens which tie into the Moroccan rug. This Kiawah Island Beach Home Is Designed With Comfort and Style In Mind 08 of 31 Hand-Painted Touches PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE Hand-painted vanities bring personality into this bathroom and the painted floral pattern nods to the window treatment fabric. Though fully outfitted in tile (ideal for wet and sandy feet), a vintage rug warms up the floor. 09 of 31 A Repurposed Old Florida Room Erica Dunhill A sun-drenched room is the ultimate relaxing retreat. This primary bathroom was once a porch that was later inclosed to become a Florida room. The original natural wood of the porch ceiling creates a cozy space while the large windows facilitate a connection to nature. This Caribbean-Inspired 1920s Home In West Palm Beach Is Bursting With Color 10 of 31 Floor-To-Ceiling Tile Jonny Valiant Carrara marble tile by Ann Sacks covers this beachside bath in floor-to-ceiling tile that extends in the same tone across the flooring. Tile is ideal to keep moisture from getting trapped and resisting sandy floors. The cool, monochromatic color scheme creates a soothing feel. 11 of 31 Cozy Corners Jean Allsopp Unpainted, unfinished wood recalls bygone beach style―imagine a Key West cottage in the days of Hemingway. The look is authentic, natural, and beach-chic all at the same time. For open shelving, conceal your necessities in woven baskets and for handmade decor, use glass jars or hurricanes to display beach finds. 12 of 31 Nautical Nods Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong A rope mirror hangs centerstage in this seaside bathroom above a skirted farm sink that keeps it casual. For added interest, three shades of penny tile create a custom floor pattern which really pops against the walls painted Sherwin-Williams' Pure White (SW 7005). 13 of 31 Hello Green Tria Giovan In the guest bath this Rosemary Beach, Florida, home shades of green cultivate the ultimate relaxing sanctuary. To let natural light in without sacrificing the function of a large mirror, an oval mirror is suspended in front of the window. 14 of 31 Playing with Texture LAUREY W. GLENN This beachy bathroom is infused with ample style thanks to a combination of natural materials from terra-cotta flooring, polished brass fixtures, a printed grasscloth wallpaper from Erika M. Powell Textiles, and a natural wood fluted vanity. For a warmer alternative to tile, consider a brick floor. 15 of 31 A Peaceful Retreat Photo: Tria Giovan; Stylist: Heather Chadduck This primary bath is all about relaxation and the view. The deep, freestanding tub overlooks the grassy dunes, making it a serene escape. Tile work detailing on the floor which mimics a rug adds a graphic element to the space. 16 of 31 Double Vanities Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong Separate vanities (painted Sherwin-Williams' Herbal Wash (SW 7739) leaves the perfect window-front spot for a freestanding tub (painted Sherwin-Williams' Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816)). Here, the designer used paneling and paint as cost-effective alternative to swathing the whole room with wallpaper. 17 of 31 Fun Flooring Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins Less isn't always more and this compact space proves it with a focus on low and high areas. Various shades of green in the dainty wallpaper, picture rail trim, and concrete tiles connect each detail together, plus the linens and vanity paint color tie into the palette. This Kiawah Island Beach Home Is Designed With Comfort and Style In Mind 18 of 31 Monochromatic Pairings Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong This powder room doesn't hold back on blue—it's loud without being overwhelming. The wainscot painted Sherwin-Williams' Refuge, SW 6228 pairs perfectly with the darker blue patterned wallpaper (Meg Braff Designs' Little Egypt in Iznik) above it. 19 of 31 Wicker Fixtures Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Rattan sconces hang above the separate sinks and mirrors which allow multiple people to make use of the bathroom. To accommodate the tall ceilings, a beachy disco ball-like pendant from Serena & Lily hangs centerstage while the yellow motif extends to the crown molding. 2017 Idea House: Our Breezy Coastal Beach Home 20 of 31 Pool-Inspired Tile Photo: Melanie Acevedo; Stylist: Erin Swift The defining feature that captures attention in this island-style primary bath is the flooring. In a spectrum of ocean blues and greens, the tile provides the perfect color accent to the neutral walls and window shades for a spa-like feel. 21 of 31 Classic Style ALISON GOOTEE; Styling by Dakota Willimon Small spaces don't have to be coated in white paint to keep them from feeling cramped. This quaint powder bath plays into the home's historic character with The Evelyn Wallpaper by designer Lulie Wallace used floor-to-ceiling. “It just looked like it belonged there, as if it could have been there 60 years ago,” designer Sarah Tucker. Tour A Classic Southern Home That's Inspired By Old Florida Style 22 of 31 Colorful Subway Tiles Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong Minimal wall space in this beach house bathroom meant little room to hang treasures, so in lieu of colorful paint, water-friendly aqua subway tiles cover the room. To keep plenty of natural light, a small antique mirror is hung in front of the window. 23 of 31 Matching Wallpaper and Window Treatments Laurey W, Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong This dreamy bathroom extends the blue-and-white pattern (Soane Britain's Dianthus Chintz in Lapis) from the walls to the windows. Rather than a full-fabric window treatment, the coordinating textile was used to line the inside of a bamboo roman shade so it shows from the inside and out. 24 of 31 Plenty of Privacy Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Tall curtains frame the freestanding tub to create quick and easy privacy from the outside while two frosted-glass panels flank the entrance for a spa-like feel and sense of seperation from the rest of the bathroom. 2014 Idea House: Our Pretty Palmetto Bluff Escape 25 of 31 Island Style Photographer: Tria Giovan, Stylist: Heather Chadduck The shutter-inspired, slatted detail on the tub surround lends an outdoor shower-like feel to the bathroom. And for a relaxing bath, bamboo-style roman shades provide the perfect balance of privacy and natural light flow. 26 of 31 Citrus Hues Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller For a cheerful pop of color, an orange patterned wallpaper (Suvi wallcovering in Clementine) meets the chair rail height tile. Green accents from the mirror, linens, and even the floor painted Sherwin-Williams' Evergreens, SW-6447 balance the vibrant walls. 27 of 31 A Spacious Shower Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong Rinsing off in this luxurious walk-in shower after a long beach day sounds pretty perfect to us! A garden stool to hold bathing accessories and a palm leaf is the just-right finishing touch. 28 of 31 A Floating Vanity Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason There a plenty of ways to add airiness to small spaces and keep them from feeling cramped. In this bathroom, a floating vanity does the trick. It strikes a balance between a built-in look and piece of furniture. A Thoughtful Cottage Renovation Creates A Welcoming Mobile Bay Retreat 29 of 31 Simple and Clean Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller This zero-entry, dual sided shower is the primary feature of this beach house bathroom. The patterned tile floor seamlessly continues from the rest of the room into the large walk-in shower with white subway tile walls. Lots of natural light gives the simple room a welcoming feel. 30 of 31 Space Saver Tria Giovan Maximize the square footage of a small powder room with sliding or pocket-style doors. This way, you won't have to plan around door clearances. 31 of 31 A Relaxing Tub Julia Lynn; Styling: Dakota Willimon For a totally clean slate, opt for all white. Shiplap walls, built-in shelving, a chandelier over the tub, patterned rug, and framed artwork spruce up the bright space. A Thoughtful Renovation Preserves The Beauty And Character Of This Sullivan's Island Home Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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