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Modern Vibes: Simple White Coastal Bathroom Ideas

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If you love an airy and bright interior design then a simple white coastal style might be just for you. As the coastal style brings a sense of freshness, beach vibes and light colors, no wonder it is one of the most popular designs chosen for bathroom interiors. The combined simplicity and elegance of the coastal bathroom design gives creates a serene space. Furthermore the white coastal bathroom design focuses on clean line and modern aesthetics. If you are looking for coastal design and modern coastal style bathroom decorating ideas, in this blog post we will share different ideas on how to create an elegant bathroom coastal look.

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Why Choose a White Coastal Bathroom?

Benefits of a Coastal White Bathroom

There are couple of reasons why choosing a white coastal bathroom design is a good idea. First of all white color overall can bring more light into any interior and make the space feel larger and brighter than it is. Especially in smaller bathrooms with no windows, it is a vide choice to pick a light color scheme to make the space feel more welcoming and overall create an inviting atmosphere. White color is also a very timeless choice and chosen for the bathroom walls and floor, it can give a perfect background for other bolder coastal bathroom decor pieces.

Modern Coastal Bathroom Ideas for Different Homes

As a versatile design choice, white coastal bathroom design can be a suitable choice for various home styles, starting from modern apartments to beach houses and more. Whether you live nearby the beach or in the city centre, the coastal theme will create a calming sea themed atmosphere. The ocean-inspired design is definitely a great choice for creating airy spaces in small and large size bathrooms that will give an elegant look in a neutral palette. In the photo above we can see a beautiful white coastal bathroom interior created by @laurenminointeriors where she has added a coastal accent to the room with the Blue Palm Leaf Wallpaper from the Coastal & Nautical Wallpaper collection.

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Key Elements of Simple Coastal Bathroom Designs

Essentials for a Modern Coastal Vibe

If the elegant white coastal bathroom designs has grabbed your interest then it is important to understand the key elements of a simple coastal bathroom design to master the beach theme. Modern coastal aesthetics definitely include shades of white in the interior. You can choose to paint white walls in the bathroom or choose a luxurious coastal white wallpaper to cover all walls for a dazzling and unique look or create a eye-catching white accent wall with some added pattern an pop of color. Furthermore natural textures like wood and stone will compliment the coastal bathroom style. When talking about fixtures and materials in a coastal bathroom design, then it is suggested to include stainless steel, ceramic and glass accents. Some other simple coastal bathroom ideas to also incorporate in your white coastal bathroom can be seashell decor accents, dried floral arrangements to add a beautiful and soft feminine touch to the interior. And if you want to fully cover all 5 senses, then incorporating light and airy fabric materials for towels and a room fragrance reminding of a tropical beach will fully bring you to a luxurious beach house atmosphere.
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Design Inspiration: Best Coastal Bathroom Ideas

How to add coastal style to your bathroom design? Either you have a spacious and bright bathroom with a lot of natural light, or a smaller bathroom with no natural light, you can bring the beachy vibe to any size bathroom interior and create a gorgeous coastal look and add visual interest to the space with coastal decor, organic materials, neutral color palette with light blue accents and blue and white elegant patterns. Read further for simple tips on how to create the coastal bathroom feel in both small and luxurious large bathrooms.

Small Coastal Bathrooms

If you have a smaller bathroom space, then the airy white coastal bathroom style will be an ideal choice. Not only will the coastal style bring the calming sea theme to the bathroom, but white walls will also make the space feel brighter and more spacious. Wallpaper in white tones will help you also to maximise space in the bathroom. You can add the theme and coastal color by picking a beautiful white coastal bathroom wallpaper as the main coastal element in the space that will add interest and an accent in the room and focus on installing open shelving to further maximise space. With a gorgeous coastal wall design, you will also not need to invest in anymore coastal decor and rather use rest of the space for your necessities. Other architectural details to consider in a small bathroom are decorative light wood wall panelling's. You can also combine the light wood panelling with wallpaper to give the bathroom some personality, charm and an original accent piece. In the photo above we can see the Modern Delicate Herringbone Removable Wallpaper from the Minimal Wallpaper collection.

Luxurious Large Coastal Bathrooms

Larger spaces, of course, can give you more room to experiment and play with decor. However, creating a spa-like atmosphere in the white coastal bathroom design is all about functional minimalism. Therefor, we suggest using the spacious layouts to maximise natural lighting and create a breezy design. A great tip for window treatments is to use a light material such as linen curtains to give an airy and soft feel to the interior design. If you have a large bathroom, then placing a soaking tub away from the walls will add that luxurious touch to the bathroom and place it almost as on the stage. In a larger bathroom, it is also a great idea to create a blue and white wallpaper accent wall to incorporate the beautiful coastal blue color scheme. However, a natural stone bathroom floor is a good choice for a luxurious coastal bathroom style. In the photo above we can see the Coastal Terrazzo Wallpaper from the Coastal & Nautical Wallpaper collection.

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Decorating Tips for a White Coastal Bathroom

Details matter when it comes to interior design. We suggest paying attention to accents to create a truly elegant and luxurious white coastal style bathroom design. Here will be more ideas on how to accessorize a coastal white bathroom for the picture perfect final look and the easy breezy luxurious atmosphere. If the wallpaper in the photo above has grabbed your attention, it is the Neutral Tropical Design Wallpaper In Fog Color from the Bathroom Wallpaper collection.

Accessorizing Coastal White Bathrooms

When it comes to accessorizing coastal white bathroom, we suggest incorporating soft textiles like linen, soft shower curtains with a light blue beach house themed patterns and soft, light towels for the luxurious feeling. Furthermore, it is suggested to focus on incorporating natural materials such as luxurious stone flooring, sink and surfaces. It is also a good idea to include subtle blue or green accents in a white coastal bathroom to add some pop of color to the light and airy design. For example, a blue and white wallpaper accent wall can add a refreshing accent to a white bathroom design and add a focal point in a larger bathroom interior. Other simple coastal accessories to include in your white coastal bathroom interior can be rattan decors. Adding rattan baskets, rattan & wicker storage containers or smaller decors like rattan tissue box covers, will add that coastal detail to your bright and airy beach themed bathroom interior. Other natural materials to incorporate in your white coastal bathroom seagrass. Adding seagrass baskets, storage boxes or simple and elegant wall decorations will give the space that extra coastal touch. If, however, you simply want to add some sea themed pattern to your bathroom walls, then coral is the answer! In the photo above we can see an elegant yet fun bathroom interior by @taylorlaureninteriors where she has given her bathroom walls a gorgeous coastal touch with the Elegant Neutral Watercolor Coral Wallpaper.

If you want to create a traditional white bathroom look with a coastal touch, then tiles is what you are looking for. If, however, you prefer methods that need less time and efforts to install, then one of the best coastal bathroom ideas is to install coastal tile wallpaper. Tile removable wallpaper will give you the option to install the wallpaper easily and when it is time for a new bathroom make-over, the material removal will take less time.

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Mistakes to Avoid in Coastal Bathroom Designs

Sometimes mentioning the mistakes to avoid when creating a specific interior style is the best way to achieve the picture perfect result. Therefore, here will be some of the common mistakes when creating a coastal bathroom interior and bringing that beach charm and sea style indoors in your home. If the wavy wallpaper pattern has grabbed your attention, it is the Grey Japanese Wave Pattern Removable Wallpaper from the Coastal & Nautical Wallpaper collection.

Common Pitfalls in Coastal Bathroom Ideas

One of the common mistakes in creating the sea theme bathroom design is over-cluttering with coastal bathroom decor. We suggest sticking to a coastal design balance and select decors thoughtfully to add eye-catching details and interest to the bathroom interior, but avoid creating an overwhelming space. Another common mistake is using harsh colors. To create a coastal harmony and a soft and elegant white coastal bathroom look, we suggest picking soft color tones and mainly choosing the light colors for the base of the interior and add details with natural elements and coastal bathroom decor in light blue and green. If you would like to create a bolder modern coastal bathroom interior, then blue walls will be a dazzling choice for a amore intimate and darker design.

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We hope this blog post will give you inspiration to create your own ideal modern coastal bathroom design. If you want to create a luxurious white coastal bathroom design, remember to keep it minimal and elegant to make the space feel soft and airy. However, do not forget about coastal style accessories. We encourage you to embrace the simplicity and modern vibes of a white coastal bathroom.

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