Coastal Bathroom Makeover

Our Coastal Bathroom Makeover uses accents of navy, brass, and white to create a crisp, clean, oasis by the sea.

I’m beyond excited to share our coastal bathroom makeover with you today! Before I do I need to say a few thank you’s to friends who have helped me with this makeover.

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Okay, so a recap if you missed last week’s inspiration post. The bathroom was looking like this:

Here’s my inspiration:

So many of you left really lovely comments on my design ideas. I really appreciate your opinions and advice. It really makes my day when you comment.

Here’s how our bathroom looks now:

As you know this is our ONLY full bathroom. We share it with our boys and I was craving some coastal style. I love all white but I was ready to make a statement!

Adding Navy Blue

The minute I saw the Oxford Navy Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. I knew our bathroom vanity needed to be that color. Swoon. I called my friend Nancy a the Sea Rose Cottage immediately! Navy blue makes my heart happy and this is the first real navy paint I’ve LOVED.

I’ve never been a huge fan of the ornate detailing on this vanity but we can’t afford to completely gut the bathroom. I think the navy makes these very fancy details disappear or look a bit more modern and classy.

I ended applying three coats of Oxford Navy and then sealed it with the clear wax. I didn’t buff as I wanted a matte finish.

Accents of navy blue can also be seen on the floor.

Adding a Floor Cloth

On the floor is an amazing Vintage Vinyls Floorcloth.

I went with the Skyros pattern. I love the crossed and thought they gave a modern look. It also draws attention away from the floor tile which I don’t love.

You may remember I used a floorcloth in our front hallway, too. I love them because they’re durable and can be wiped clean if anything spills on them. You guy all know how boys can be with tooth paste in the bathroom…. I also love that they are customizable. This is an 8′ x 3′. It also makes are small bathroom look bigger.

Brass Hardware

Next up selecting hardware! You all know how much I love D. Lawless. They have a great selection at unbelievable prices. I’ve used their hardware on countless furniture makeovers but also in our kitchen and pool house. My hesitation with updating the hardware before was the matching hinges. Guess, what D. Lawless also has butt hinges in every shape imaginable and finish.

I decided to use the same knobs throughout the bathroom. I went with the Octo Knob in soft brass. The butt hinges are regular brass but you can’t notice the difference in finish.

The knobs look amazing against light and dark painted surfaces.

I adore the shape, too!

On the linen cupboard I ended this pull.

They look perfect and so classy!

Adding Coastal Elements

I already had the teak bench but this handmade bench has a coastal feel.

A jar filled with beach treasures – collected when I was little –

A pretty tasseled shower curtain sets the right mood:

Plush facecloths and towels. I love using white as it always looks clean and fresh. I also love that I can bleach it.

A pretty reed diffuser. I love the fragrance of this so much! I went with a fragrance called “seaglass”.

Woven baskets for extra towel storage.

Lovely soap from France. I found these bars at Marshall’s.

I love keeping extra soaps in the bottom drawer with my son’s shaving stuff.

I also love using eucalyptus. My favorite spot to find it is Trader Joe’s. I think they have it for $2.99 and I buy all the different varieties – seeded, silver dollar, etc.

It always looks so pretty, smells amazing, and lasts for weeks.

I placed it in a vintage Chinese pot I found antiquing a few years ago.

Oh, one other feature I love about our bathroom but it isn’t new. Is this chrome door knob. The other knobs in our home are crystal but this is the only chrome one. I think it’s so pretty.

I love that it has a tiny bit of aqua paint on it.

Well, that’s the bathroom makeover. Small changes but a big impact.

I took these photos when the boys were at school and that night Conor said to me, “Mommy, I feel like our bathroom now looks like a hotel in California.” This was music to my ears.

I’m delighted we can all enjoy this newly improved space and feel a calmness in here.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post as much as I did sharing it with you. I’ve included a full source list below. Can’t wait to hear what you think!

Shop the Look

Bathroom Source List

• Vanity Color – Oxford Navy Chalk Paint® from Sea Rose Cottage
• Skyros Vintage Vinyls Floorcloth – Spicher & Company
• Knobs, hinges, and handle – D. Lawless Hardware
• Shower Curtain – Serena & Lily
• Towels – Target
• Diffuser – Target
• Teak Bench – Home Depot
• Soaps – Marshall’s and Trader Joe’s
• Baskets – Home Depot
• Bathrobe – Tahari
• Eucalyptus – Trader Joe’s
• Blue and White Chinese Pot – Antique, Similar here