Today I am sharing how I put together a beach themed bathroom on a budget. You see, the upstairs bathroom needed some beachy touches! And, well, I love starfish home decor in a bathroom! I seriously dream of a beach theme bathroom. Why do I feel the need to put shells in every bathroom?? I dunno. But I do! So I revamped this shelf display for more of a coastal themed bathroom!
How to Decorate a Beach Themed Bathroom with Thrift Store Finds
Finger starfish, apothecary jars full of shells, driftwood…all the touches of beach living….all in my bathroom! You too can have a beach chic bathroom with just a few stops at a thrift store and maybe digging around your home a bit.
How to Find Driftwood for Your Beachy Bathroom
Driftwood is slowly stealing my heart away from starfish! I mean look at the detail in the image below. No beach themed bathroom would be complete without it. The best part? It is as close as a local creek or river. Go on a hunt for some free decor. When you get it home, just follow the instructions in this post for sterilizing it before adding to your home.
Shopping Your House for Extra Bathroom Decor
In most rooms, I add a meaningful touch or two. The flower pot my 16-year-old made in pre-school and she bought me that little picture with her own money many, many years ago. Memories are priceless so display them with pride! These things are as close as the boxes and bins you have stored away around your home. Bring out those memories and add them to a shelf like this one in this DIY beach bathroom.
Decorate Your Beach-Themed Bathroom with Thrift Store Scores
The apothecary jars on this shelf I have been thrifting over time. I am sure I did not pay over $1 for any of them. And the shape is so similar on them all, it is like they are a matching set from the store! A thrift store is a great source for creating a beach themed bathroom like this one on any budget.
They are even full of odd shells that were also thrifted. It is budget friendly and gorgeous! Look for odd shells in bags, baskets, and more. I am sure after a little hunting you will have thrift store success and be able to add some to your own coastal themed bathroom.
It took me a while to get all the things in my collection, but only a few minutes to put them together on the white beadboard shelf. Beach decor just in time for this southern heat wave!
So do you feel the need to add shells next to your bathroom sink? Please tell me I am not the only one with a beach themed bathroom!
So, will you be on the hunt to create your own DIY beach bathroom on a budget?
This beach theme bathroom has changed several times over the years. You can see the latest look here.
I love the new beachy-ness. So relaxing and fresh!
Your bath is so pretty. I love the shells. I don’t have any in my bathroom yet but I have a big ‘ol box of them that I need to unpack. I’m your linky neighbor at Open House. I hope you get a chance to stop by. Have a great rest of the week. Thanks for sharing.
~Lynn
Hi Angie, I have a weakness for shells and starfish as well… they make such adorable accents.And I have them in my bathroom as well! I love your daughter’s flower pot…it is the perfect accessory for your lovely shelf. I love this pretty post. Thanks for sharing with us today. Dropping in from Sherry’s Open House Party. Would love you to visit me sometime. Have a nice evening!~Poppy
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I love it – especially with the little personal touches worked in. 🙂
So fun! I love the beach. This looks great! I’d love for you to link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
~Michelle
Thrifty 101
Gorgeous!!!! I’m a “shells everywhere” kind of gal too 🙂
I wanta do a bench theme in my son’s bath…Lovin your beachy look!
I have shells in my master bathroom, as well! They are even on my shower curtain! I did some thrifting today and found more shell stuff to add to my collection. So, you are not the only one! Everything is beautiful that you have put together. Your daughter’s gifts are adorable!
I also thrift jars and shells!
And my master Bedroom and Bath are beachy, too 🙂
If you wanna see? http://goodbyehousehellohome.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-honeymoon-suite-aka-master-bedroom.html
Like you, we also have a 16 year daughter–aren’t they awesome? 🙂
The wainscoting in the bathroom is so nice! I have some leftover beadboard paper from my kitchen…I’m thinkin’ I have a project comin’ up!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Looking so forward to meeting you in July!
I know we’ll get along just fine 🙂
HUGS and blessings to you as you make your home today, Angie!
~me
You are not alone! I have a beachy bathroom and in it are sea shells and a blue starfish resting right on the tank!
I collect shells all year long and I have an entire “summer” shelf in my craft area so I can store the stuff. I do the same thing with shells and apothecary jars. Love the driftwood, but especially LOVE that you have the sweet picture and the flowerpot from your daughter. Those were the perfect touch!
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Shells, etc. seem to be everywhere this summer! I love how you arranged yours with the starfish and the jars! Beautiful!
I love beach theme. It’s beautiful!
LOVE the beach touches! We are redecorating my oldest daughter’s room in a beach theme. Great inspiration, thanks! 🙂
You have an awesome collection of shells! And I love that driftwood too!
I once went to a beach in Florida, Vilano Beach ..it is always filled with sea shells ..this certain day it was completely littered with starfish ….I must have picked up about 100 of them ..I gave many away and have decorated with many …they last forever and you can do so many things with them ! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like shells ?? They are always reminding us of the beautiful ocean and days gone by of fun relaxing vacations ! Now who wouldn’t want to be reminded of that ? I love your vignette ..it’s sweet !
Sand dollars and starfish forever! I’m a Floridian…..need I say more? I love it all! 🥰