Small Coastal Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Sarah SchmidtPenny Round Tile
Photo of a small coastal shower room bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a small coastal shower room bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Spazio LAThe master bathroom features a custom flat panel vanity with Caesarstone countertop, onyx look porcelain wall tiles, patterned cement floor tiles and a metallic look accent tile around the mirror, over the toilet and on the shampoo niche.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns.
When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated.
The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances.
We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy.
In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving.
White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe.
The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignSmall beach style shower room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
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.
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Design ideas for a small coastal ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors and a hinged door.
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCSubway shaped tile installed in a vertical pattern adds a more modern feel. Tile in soothing spa colors envelop the shower. A cantilevered quartz bench in the shower rests beneath over sized niches providing ample storage.
California Daydreams DesignSmall coastal ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain flooring, marble worktops, white floors, grey worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Tarra Vizenor Interior DesignSmall nautical shower room bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a shower bench, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Design ideas for a small nautical ensuite bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic flooring, engineered stone worktops, brown floors and a shower curtain.
Morrison InteriorsThe striped pattern on the shower tile added lots of style without a lot of cost. Photos by: Rod Foster
Small coastal bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink and limestone worktops.
Small coastal bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink and limestone worktops.
JMR Designs, Inc.A complete home renovation bringing an 80's home into a contemporary coastal design with touches of earth tones to highlight the owner's art collection. JMR Designs created a comfortable and inviting space for relaxing, working and entertaining family and friends.
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.While the tile work is lovely, this bright blue floating vanity is the star of the show!
This is an example of a small beach style ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
This is an example of a small beach style ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Joseph ClymerInspiration for a small beach style ensuite bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, grey tiles, stone tiles, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, a shower curtain, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and tongue and groove walls.
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.Complete bathroom remodel - The bathroom was completely gutted to studs. A curb-less stall shower was added with a glass panel instead of a shower door. This creates a barrier free space maintaining the light and airy feel of the complete interior remodel. The fireclay tile is recessed into the wall allowing for a clean finish without the need for bull nose tile. The light finishes are grounded with a wood vanity and then all tied together with oil rubbed bronze faucets.
Amy Cade DesignA complete redesign of mudroom, half bath and entry-way. My design included shiplapping walls, custom storage bench, work space above laundry, new door. I selected paint colors, light and bathroom fixtures and entryway furnishings.
nFlight PhotographyPhoto of a small coastal bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, grey walls, granite worktops, multi-coloured worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Tarra Vizenor Interior DesignSmall nautical shower room bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a shower bench, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
CopeGrand HomesGues bathroom vanity
Design ideas for a small nautical shower room bathroom in Charleston with white cabinets, white walls, white worktops, a single sink and tongue and groove walls.
Design ideas for a small nautical shower room bathroom in Charleston with white cabinets, white walls, white worktops, a single sink and tongue and groove walls.
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsDesign ideas for a small coastal family bathroom in Baltimore with beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and tongue and groove walls.
Small Coastal Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your Small 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.1