The once humble bath is now the most indulgent room in contemporary ocean homes – with an array of luxurious designs and accessories to choose from.
There was a time when an ocean home bath was little more than a place to wash off the sand, sea salt and sunscreen after a hot day at the beach. But an exciting new wave of contemporary design is transforming coastal home baths and rivaling those in five-star hotels, resorts and spas.
Elsewhere, the trend is towards both soaking tubs and showers – indoors and out – but nature remains the inspiration and theme, “Incorporate natural materials to make it feel more organic,” advises New York City designer Purvi Padia, who also designs residences in the Hamptons.