The original bathroom consisted of an oversized, built-in jetted bath that consumed more real estate than needed by today’s standards. The tiny shower was in a separate room next to private the water closet. The clients wanted to keep the private water closet but craved more counter space. The only natural light in the room was a large picture window above the tub. We decided to forgo the tub in Lieu of a larger shower. We utilized the extra space in one of the closets. The window was frosted to allow the natural night to enter the room without compromising privacy. The removal of the wall allowed an 8-foot expanse for double sinks divided by a linen tower. Cabinets are painted in charcoal and provide a natural contrast to the white quartz counters. The client’s aversion to multiple finishes was soothed by providing matte black fixtures, and lighting.

This project was featured in the 2022 House & Garden Magazine, Fresh Contemporary Australian Renovations. A beach house owned by a family-focused retired couple, engaged Tennille Joy Interiors to refresh the dark and dated house. What started off as adding an extra wing for two bedrooms, turned into a full renovation inside and out. Based in the hills of Mornington Peninsular, this home benefits from the green landscapes sweeping through to the water views. Even though the owners are retired, they have a very busy life with their sporting, social and family commitments. They wished for a low maintenance, beautiful yet functional home to suit all the large family. The house was a dark, musky and tired space from the late 80’s / early 90’s era. It was obvious from the outset, that a lot of work was required to bring the house back to life. The new library area was an out dated dining room that wasn’t functioning well with the kitchen. The clients requested a space to relax, read, play games and soak in the view. We have called this room the intellectual brain of the house, otherwise known as the Library. Custom joinery was installed on one wall to house books and accessories while the cupboards hide board games and puzzles. We wrapped a bench seat around the window for built in seating, installed a locally made wall sconce and custom made the upholstery & furniture to suit the new setting. The view is the focal point from the entry glass doors opposite the room. It was a challenge to find an external paving stone that wasn’t too grey, cream or boring. The process was lengthy to find the perfect stone. It’s a warm limestone that streamlines from the ground floor interior into the exterior, including the pool area. The warmth of the limestone works cohesively with the terracotta roof tiles. To keep the movement interesting and classical, we selected a French pattern. Minimal grout lines reduce maintenance. The scenery surrounding Mount Martha were the first choices when selecting the colours. From the deep sand colours of the Mount Martha Cliffs to the rusty rock, muted green landscape and the endless blue of the ocean & sky. Terracotta acts as a grounding anchor to reference the original terracotta roof. What was a serendipity moment was when the olive colour was selected for the joinery and unbeknownst, the clients Granddaughter was only born that week and given the name Olive. We felt this was a sign to continue down the Olive path of in the joinery which is such a soothing colour.

Master bath with separate vanities and freestanding bath tub. Elegant marble floor with mosaic inset rug.
Inspiration for an expansive beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

This is an example of a beach style powder room in Boston.

Powder Room
Photo of a mid-sized beach style powder room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and black walls.

Beach style bathroom in Nashville with medium wood cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and shaker cabinets.

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Other.

Master bathroom with colorful pattern wallpaper and stone floor tile.
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, wallpaper and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Photo of a beach style bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Eric Piasecki
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet and flat-panel cabinets.

Photography: Eric Roth
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

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Photo of a beach style bathroom in Orange County.

This light filled bath is the perfect spot for two active brothers to share. Double sinks and plenty of cabinet storage make this bath highly functional. Easy to clean porcelain floor tile and classic white subway tile complete this light filled space.

This is an example of a beach style powder room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, brown walls, an integrated sink, beige floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Sydney with beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a double shower, beige walls, slate floors and flat-panel cabinets.