Soak in the views and plenty of relaxation.

it’s possible for you to feel them underfoot, she says.

Theyre very tactile and natural.

Beach House Bathroom

Credit:Annie Schlechter; Styling: Page Mullins

Light and Airy

No dark and dingy spaces here!

Add interest and character to a refreshing white space with beach-inspired accessories.

Gray and white wall tiling helps balance the personality-forward selections.

Lauren Liess bathroom

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Sea-Inspired Wallpaper

An aquatic theme is always welcome at the beach, especially in small spaces.

An Oriental-rug bath mat ties into the print’s color palette.

Shades of Blue

Incorporate colors in more unexpected ways.

Heather Chadduck Hillegas designed Primary Bathroom in Aiken Street House Plan

Credit: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Page Mullins

Blue and green accents throughout balance the white breadboard.

TheOsborne & Littlefabric valance adds visual appeal and mimics the colors in the floor tiles.

No one wants to have to put the two on the same hook, especially in shared bathrooms.

2022 Idea House guest bath

Credit: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE

In this bunk room bath, each hook has a coordinating bird print for each guest.

For a touch of color, the homeowner opted for pink linens which tie into the Moroccan rug.

A Repurposed Old Florida Room

Erica Dunhill

A sun-drenched room is the ultimate relaxing retreat.

Maison Studio WaterColor, FL Nautical Bathroom with Fish Wallpaper

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

This primary bathroom was once a porch that was later inclosed to become aFlorida room.

Tile is ideal to keep moisture from getting trapped and resisting sandy floors.

The cool, monochromatic color scheme creates a soothing feel.

Bohlert Massey Inlet Beach powder bath

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The look is authentic, natural, and beach-chic all at the same time.

For a warmer alternative to tile, consider a brick floor.

A Peaceful Retreat

This primary bath is all about relaxation and the view.

Blue and green accents liven up this pretty white bath. The room appears larger thanks to the vertical boards and the painted ceiling.

Credit: Photo: Rick Lew; Stylist: Matthew Gleason

The deep, freestanding tub overlooks the grassy dunes, making it a serene escape.

Tile work detailing on the floor which mimics a rug adds a graphic element to the space.

Here, the designer used paneling and paint as cost-effective alternative to swathing the whole room with wallpaper.

2019 Idea House Bunk Bathroom

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Monochromatic Pairings

This powder roomdoesn’t hold back on blueit’s loud without being overwhelming.

Pool-Inspired Tile

The defining feature that captures attention in this island-style primary bath is the flooring.

This quaintpowder bathplays into the home’s historic character with The Evelyn Wallpaper by designer Lulie Wallace used floor-to-ceiling.

White Bathroom with Soaker Tub

Credit: Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins

To keep plenty of natural light, a small antique mirror is hung in front of the window.

And for a relaxing bath, bamboo-style roman shades provide the perfect balance of privacy and natural light flow.

A garden stool to hold bathing accessories and a palm leaf is the just-right finishing touch.

Idea House 2022 bathroom

Credit: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE

In this bathroom, a floating vanity does the trick.

It strikes a balance between a built-in look and piece of furniture.

Lots of natural light gives the simple room a welcoming feel.

Bathroom with elevated tub and wood ceilings

Credit:Erica Dunhill

Space Saver

Maximize the square footage of a small powder room with sliding or pocket-style doors.

This way, you won’t have to plan around door clearances.

A Relaxing Tub

For a totally clean slate, opt for all white.

The floor and walls in this Fire Island bath are clad in Carrara marble (by Ann Sacks) tile to resist trapped moisture and tracked-in beach sand. The cool, monochromatic color scheme gives the room a soothing, spa-like feel.

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Unpainted, unfinished wood recalls bygone beach style―imagine a Key West cottage in the days of Hemingway. The look is authentic, natural, and beach-chic all at the same time.

Credit: Jean Allsopp

2019 Idea House Bunk Room Hall Bathroom Sink

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

In the guest bath of the Rosemary Beach Ultimate Beach House, an oval mirror is suspended in front of the window so as not to sacrifice the natural light for function.

Credit: Tria Giovan

Lindsey Ellis Beatty bathroom

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In this master bath, a deep, freestanding tub overlooks the grassy dunes, making it a serene escape.

Credit: Photo: Tria Giovan; Stylist: Heather Chadduck

2019 Idea House Master Bathroom with free standing tub.

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Coastal Guest Bathroom with Green Accents

Credit: Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins

2019 Idea House Blue Powder Room

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Yellow Bath

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

A gorgeous tile floor in a spectrum of ocean-going blues and greens takes center stage in this Long Island master bath.

Credit: Photo: Melanie Acevedo; Stylist: Erin Swift

Bathroom

Credit:ALISON GOOTEE; Styling by Dakota Willimon

2019 Idea House Mother-in-Law Suite Bathroom

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

2019 Idea House Queen Guest Bathroom

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Master Suite: The Bath

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The shutter-inspired, slatted detail on the tub surround of our East Beach Ultimate Beach House lends a touch of island style.

Credit: Photographer: Tria Giovan, Stylist: Heather Chadduck

Twin Bath

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

2019 Idea House Master Bath Shower

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Neutral coastal guest bathroom with floating vanity

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason

Master Bath Shower

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a sliding door opens up to a small bathroom lined in pale wood with a bathroom mirror framed with aged, creamy molding to surround it

Credit: Tria Giovan

White bathroom vanity and freestanding tub in 1894 Officer’s Quarters House

Credit: Julia Lynn; Styling: Dakota Willimon