Ocean-like fade
Mid-sized beach style bathroom in Philadelphia with blue tile and grey walls.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and terra-cotta floors.

Galveston Beach house - Guest Suite

Analog Design Co.

For this bathroom we took a simple footprint and added some excitement. We did this by custom building a vanity with wood texture and stain, used tiles that mimic the sea and shells but installing tile with gradient tones, texture and movement. The floor tile continues into the shower to expand the room footprint visually.

A new family home

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Another guest bathroom includes a single sink and shower/tub combination.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and planked wall panelling.

Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof

Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

Beautiful blue and white tiled shower with tile from Wayne Tile in NJ. The accent wall of blue tile at the back wall of the shower add drama to the space. The light chevron floor tile pattern adds subtle interest and contrasts with the dark vanity. The classic white marble countertop is timeless.

Americana Bathrooms

Design Me By Mahlah

The theme for the design of these four bathrooms was Coastal Americana. My clients wanted classic designs that incorporated color, a coastal feel, and were fun. The master bathroom stands out with the interesting mix of tile. We maximized the tall sloped ceiling with the glass tile accent wall behind the freestanding bath tub. A simple sandblasted "wave" glass panel separates the wet area. Shiplap walls, satin bronze fixtures, and wood details add to the beachy feel. The three guest bathrooms, while having tile in common, each have their own unique vanities and accents. Curbless showers and frameless glass opened these rooms up to feel more spacious. The bits of blue in the floor tile lends just the right pop of blue. Custom fabric roman shades in each room soften the look and add extra style.

Longboat Key, Florida

Orange Moon Interiors

Artfully patterned blue shower tile.
Inspiration for a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Linda Vista || North Van

Hasler Homes Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Port Aransas Beach House

Kimball Bonamici Designs

Beach House Port Aransas TX Boys' bathroom
Mid-sized beach style bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Guest Bathroom | Thousand Oaks | Complete Remodel

Pure Builders Inc.

Guest bathroom with dark blue shaker cabinets, white quartz countertop, and double drop in sinks.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Guest Bathroom Remodel

RBuilder Construction Inc.

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a vessel sink, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Cool Blue Glass Tile Bathroom

Fireclay Tile

Cool Blue Glass Tile Bathroom A spa-like atmosphere envelopes this glass tile bathroom covered in serenely stacked Warbler Matte squares. Tile shown: Warbler Matte 4x4 DESIGN Victoria Ninette Interiors PHOTOS Victoria Ninette

Gerda Terrace Custom

M. Lahr Homes

This is an example of a large beach style kids bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, marble benchtops, white walls, a vessel sink and grey benchtops.

Salt Water Vibes

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel Retirement home designed for extended family! I loved this couple! They decided to build their retirement dream home before retirement so that they could enjoy entertaining their grown children and their newly started families. A bar area with 2 beer taps, space for air hockey, a large balcony, a first floor kitchen with a large island opening to a fabulous pool and the ocean are just a few things designed with the kids in mind. The color palette is casual beach with pops of aqua and turquoise that add to the relaxed feel of the home.

Third Cliff Addition

Shoreline Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Prefabricated glass block sections during a small San Diego shower installation

Innovate Building Solutions

This glass block wall was prefabricated in easy to install sections. Each panel is numbered to make the installation easier - almost as easy as putting a puzzle together

Muskoka Cottage

Nest Design Studio

Robin Stubbert Photography
Large beach style master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, grey walls, travertine floors and grey floor.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Beautiful master suite bathroom. Highly detailed cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodel in San Clemente

Eskan Developers

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathing Beauty

Urbana Design Studio

This primary bathroom exudes relaxing luxury. We created a beautiful open concept wet room that includes the tub and shower.
Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beach Style Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for beach style bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Beach Style Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.