Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, blue floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, blue floor, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and brown benchtops.

A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining

Amazing Spaces

We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.

All the Little Details

White Design

Sleek black and white palette with unexpected blue hexagon floor. Bedrosians Cloe wall tile provides a stunning backdrop of interesting variations in hue and tone, complimented by Cal Faucets Tamalpais plumbing fixtures and Hubbardton Forge Vela light fixtures.

Mission Viejo Bathroom Makeover

Jenna Grace Interiors

Gorgeous Cloe tile laid in a herringbone pattern. Deco tile flooring. Shaker cabinet with champagne gold hardware and Lahara plumbing fixtures.
Mid-sized beach style bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

La Mesa

Ashton & Hope Construction

Designed by: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photo by: Matthew Weir
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Santa Barbara with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Larkspur Custom Home 2

Patterson Custom Homes

Chad Mellon Photography
Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, blue floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

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.

Bay Side Bathrooms

The Tilery at Tree's Place

The large format, flowing, matte white ceramic tiles complete the feature wall of this spacious master bath shower. Designer: Kira Vath Interiors - Tile Installation: Outermost Tile Company - Photo: Tony Del Negro

Newport Home

Digs Design Company

Nat Rea
Photo of a beach style kids bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and blue floor.

Shackleton Isle

Nate Fischer Interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Orange County with blue tile, cement tiles and blue floor.

Tyler Lakehouse

BGI Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Maxwell Office Bathroom

Daniele Maxwell Designs

Peter Medilek
Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and blue floor.

Country Living: House of the Year 2013

Isabella Patrick Interior Design

A crisp white bathroom with graphic cement tile, enameled light fixtures, and a sink and shower suite by Moen was perfectly packaged with rolled, white towels in natural baskets. The custom-built driftwood vanity a la console-style makes this space special with a touch of elegance. We also carved out an awesome amount of unused space for this walk-in shower - you can stretch out after a day on the beach! Photo by: Alec Hemer

Wood panelled main bathroom with encaustic flooring and large shower

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Justin Lambert
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Sussex with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, a corner shower, beige tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and brown benchtops.

Cuarto de baño en Valencia

Petite Harmonie

Photography & Design by Petite Harmonie.
Photo of a small beach style kids bathroom in Valencia with blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and blue floor.

Summer Hill Bathroom

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

Both eclectic and refined, the bathrooms at our Summer Hill project are unique and reflects the owners lifestyle. Beach style, yet unequivocally elegant the floors feature encaustic concrete tiles paired with elongated white subway tiles. Aged brass taper by Brodware is featured as is a freestanding black bath and fittings and a custom made timber vanity.

All the Little Details

White Design

This is an example of a small beach style kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hexite Bathroom Floor Tiles in Crater Lake

Fireclay Tile

The geometric patterned floor tile plays all the angles of this serene coastal bathroom. DESIGN Indigo Interiors Co PHOTOS Indigo Interiors Co Tile Shown: Hexite in Crater Lake

Brainerd Lakes Shingle Style

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Engler Studio | Photography: Corey Gaffer
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Minneapolis with wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mount sink and blue floor.

Beach Style Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Floor

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.