My husband and I are friends with another couple who have done the beach bathroom right. They started off with a simple bathroom that if not given some TLC could have looked dated – older shower/tub combo, sink and vanity, and even half-tiled walls. They made the best of what they were given. As is often the case, they started with a their curtain to establish the bathroom’s theme: a beach shower curtain. Beach shower curtains can be simplistic with an ocean scene and palm trees, or lively and fun, with surf boards and bikinis. And, as always, you can have your choice between a vinyl shower curtain or fabric shower curtain. . . whichever you prefer.
After establishing their beach theme, our friends used their bathroom accessories to their advantage. A whicker basket has been made into their trash can and a small, color-coordinating kid’s play locker is a great hideaway for extra rolls of toilet paper. Palm trees and the classic beach surfing car (the kind that resemble today’s PT Cruisers with the wood on the side) make up their toothbrush holder and soap dispenser. They even have fun window curtains and bath mats to complete their theme.
All around, this is a fun bathroom. In past posts we have suggested staying away from themed accessories like the palm tree toothbrush holders, but in this bathroom it works. What makes it work in one bathroom but not another? Personality! This bathroom aptly fits our friends’ personalities. Also, they are avid beach goers, visiting beaches (often Hawaii’s) several times a year. Their beach bathroom is a way of remembering their trips, alone time together, and bringing the sand back with them. Theirs is a bathroom done right! So, become a beach bum and join the fun in the sun!