Coastal Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Convene ArchitecturePrimary Bathroom
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography; Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors; Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
Beach style bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, blue tiles, metro tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, white floors, an open shower, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Beach style bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, blue tiles, metro tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, white floors, an open shower, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Michael Pagnotta Architects pcThis master bath features a long rectangular transom window above the vanity flooding the space with natural light while also proving privacy! The light color scheme makes this space extremely inviting and bright!
Angie Keyes CKBDThis Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet.
Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space.
The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.
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KBG DesignBeach style family bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove bath, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, cement flooring, engineered stone worktops and a shower curtain.
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSMedium sized nautical shower room bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tiles, glass tiles, blue walls, pebble tile flooring, an integrated sink, solid surface worktops, multi-coloured floors and a hinged door.
Treefrog DesignSnowberry Lane Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style ensuite bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Design ideas for a large beach style ensuite bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Laney LA, Inc.Shower detailing
Inspiration for a small beach style family bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors and white worktops.
Inspiration for a small beach style family bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors and white worktops.
Living Stone Design + BuildPhoto of a medium sized beach style family bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a submerged sink, granite worktops and grey worktops.
Studio SteidleyMichael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a small nautical shower room bathroom with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, black walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a hinged door and cement tiles.
Inspiration for a small nautical shower room bathroom with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, black walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a hinged door and cement tiles.
CambriaA coastal color palette paired with white Cambria designs from our Marble Collection give this home an East Coast Chic style. Design by Martha O'hara Interiors // Build by Swan Architecture. Featured designs: Brittanicca, Weybourne, White Cliff
Shannon Ggem Design
Photo by Michael Kelley https://www.houzz.com/pro/mpkelley/michael-kelley-photography
Karen Kettler DesignDesign ideas for a beach style bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, multi-coloured walls and a sliding door.
GMT Home Designs Inc.Photo credits: Design Imaging Studios.
Master bathrooms features a zero clearance shower with a rustic look.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical shower room bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, a built-in shower, yellow walls, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, a hinged door and brown worktops.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical shower room bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, a built-in shower, yellow walls, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, a hinged door and brown worktops.
Urbana Design StudioWave tile shower surround with custom glass gradient glass detail.
Kate Falconer Photography
Medium sized nautical bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, glass tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and engineered stone worktops.
Medium sized nautical bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, glass tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and engineered stone worktops.
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignEric Roth
This is an example of a large coastal ensuite bathroom in Boston with a trough sink, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, white tiles, open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, grey walls, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door and beige worktops.
This is an example of a large coastal ensuite bathroom in Boston with a trough sink, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, white tiles, open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, grey walls, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door and beige worktops.
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsPhotos by Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a large beach style ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, a corner shower, blue walls, marble flooring, marble worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged bath, white tiles and metro tiles.
Design ideas for a large beach style ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, a corner shower, blue walls, marble flooring, marble worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged bath, white tiles and metro tiles.
David C Bos HomesAnother bathroom in the home with a beach theme.
Beach style bathroom in Grand Rapids.
Beach style bathroom in Grand Rapids.
Jonathan Raith Inc.Nantucket Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal ensuite bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, granite worktops, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a large coastal ensuite bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, granite worktops, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design CenterExpansive dual shower with rain head and hand-held fixtures, opposite to the bathtub.
Whether in the tub or in the shower, the harbor views are always enjoyed in this gorgeous bathroom.
Coastal Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your coastal bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your coastal bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find nautical bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right beach style bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting coastal bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What nautical bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your beach style bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your coastal bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your coastal bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small nautical bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to beach style small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.
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