Small beach style kids bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

World Traveler

CECILIA ROSE DESIGNS

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

After

Arlene Williams

Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Curbless Shower Full Home Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

When a client buys an old home next to a resort spa you have to add some current functionality and style to make it the desired modern beach cottage. For the renovation, we worked with the team including the builder, architect and of course the home owners to brightening the home with new windows, moving walls all the while keeping the over all scope and budget from not getting out of control. The master bathroom is clean and modern but we also keep the budget in mind and used luxury vinyl flooring with a custom tile detail where it meets with the shower. We decided to keep the front door and work into the new materials by adding rustic reclaimed wood that we hand selected. The project required creativity throughout to maximize the design style but still respect the overall budget since it was a large scape project.

302 Orchid

Teale Architecture

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Coastal Patina

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Jean Allsopp
Photo of a beach style bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Boca Raton Beach House Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Galleria

The powder room vanity features a custom feathered finish and vintage style faucet to blend with the terrazzo floors, and the overall beach house look.

Lake Muskoka Cottage

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Larry Arnal
Beach style bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and white floor.

Coastal Bath Remodel

In Detail Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Ahh-inspired Bathroom

BJOID Inc.

This client wanted a relaxing bathroom that brought the ocean to Waterloo, Ontario. The wavy tile in the shower, and the glass teardrop accents in the niche and behind both his & her vanities showcase the movement and sheen of the water, and the soft blue and grey colour scheme allow a warm and cozy, yet fresh feeling overall. The hexagon marble tile on the shower floor was copied behind the soaker tub to define the space, and the furniture style cabinets from Casey’s Creative Kitchens offer an authentic classic look. The oil-rubbed finishes were carried throughout for consistency, and add a true luxury to the bathroom. The client mentioned, ‘…this is an amazing shower’ – the fixtures from Delta offer flexibility and customization. Fantasy Brown granite was used, and inhibites the movement of a stream, bringing together the browns, creams, whites blues and greens. The tile floor has a sandy texture and colour, and gives the feeling of being at the beach. With the sea-inspired colour scheme, and numerous textures and patterns, this bathroom is the perfect oasis from the everyday.

Pelican Bay- Cinnabar Design

PBS Contractors

Rick Bethem
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, a curbless shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops and white benchtops.

Nye's Neck Home

Casabella Interiors

Dan Cutrona
Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls and an undermount sink.

2013 Coastal Living Showhouse

Our Town Plans

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photography by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

So-Cal Beach Cottage

White Sands Coastal Development

In 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.

Nashville

Mathieson Design

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and mosaic tile floors.

Cape Cod Baths

Bee Studios Design

Cape Cod style coastal bathroom in the heart of St. Pete Beach, FL.
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Home in Stone Harbor

Studio 1200

Photography by James Worrell
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Meadow

J Sullivan Construction

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Transitional shingle style waterfront

Savoir Faire Home

The tinted glass of these beautiful gray cabinets adds a distinctive touch to this master bathroom. The silver decor compliments the wood textures on the ceiling perfectly.

Contemperary coastal Bathroom

The Guest House Studio, ASID

Beautifully done Guest Bathroom. Subway tile is in a herringbone patterned and repeated on the floor. Painted vanity in a soft gray. Photo by Amanda Keough

Beach Style Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets

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.