Bathrooms
May 25, 2023
10+ Best Cottage Bathrooms From The H&H Archives
After a long day at the cottage, these beautiful bathrooms offer a rejuvenating place to unwind and feel pampered. From a glass-walled shower with a view of Georgian Bay to a Japanese-inspired hot tub in B.C. designed to mimic “forest bathing”, these summer retreats take inspiration from their idyllic surroundings. Scroll down!
In her Prince Edward County beach house, homeowner Belinda Labatte wanted the interior to feel relaxed and spa-like with French modern touches. Square, bubblegum pink tile gives the principal bathroom a retro feel.
Our palette is taken from nature,” says designer Lucy Penfield of this Lake Huron cottage. This bathroom has a retro green vanity that riffs off the cabinets in the kitchen.
In the cottage’s ensuite bathroom, black hexagonal tiles and counters are motifs that run throughout the lakehouse design. Wood-clad walls and tribal rugs amp up the cozy vibe.
“We have an affinity for the laid-back beachy vibe so prevalent in California; it motivates a lot of our furniture design,” says Cory DeFranciscos, principal designer of Muskoka Living. The Canadian expats spends his summers at this Muskoka lakehouse. In the principal ensuite, a luxe freestanding tub is set off against black-framed windows with simple roman blinds.
In this contemporary Muskoka cottage, the principal bathroom celebrates its natural surroundings with warm tones, a pale palette and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Lake Joseph. “It’s a modern cottage done with a lot of rustic aspects,” says designer Lorraine Franklin of the interior.
The wood-clad bathroom off “Woody’s Room,” in Lynda’s lakehouse is a favorite guest suite, featuring a brass freestanding sink base topped by polished Carrara Marble. The little porcelain table next to the tub is from Anthropologie is a convenient spot for a book or towel. The motorized blinds are “Pecan” from Hunter Douglas.
Homeowners can take a shower with a view in this rustic-meets-modern principal bathroom overlooking the water and trees of Georgian Bay.
A main floor cottage powder room in Quebec conjures a farmhouse vibe with an enamel sink and wood accessories.
“It has a real cabin vibe, and I wanted it to have that laid-back beachy feel,” says the homeowner of this waterfront home designed by Ami McKay. A freestanding tub is surrounded by boho accessories that bring the look home.
In a boathouse bathroom in Muskoka designed by Anne Hepfer, a curvy pill-shaped mirror, oval vessel sink and round pendant shade break up the linear wall boards.
The tub in this Halfmoon Bay cottage was inspired by a trip to Kyushu, Japan. The cottage’s dark wood bathroom looking out to the water was particularly influenced by the Japanese retreat. “Ryokans are minimally embellished and textural,” says homeowner and designer Patrick Warren. “People often associate minimalism with stark spaces but, really, it’s about reducing distractions and clutter.” A large window opens up to mimic “forest bathing” in a hot tub.
“There’s just this constant sense of well-being, relaxation and enjoyment,” says homeowner and designer Joe Brennan. The principal bathroom in his private island retreat is streamlined yet well-appointed, with a sculptural tub and tranquil views.
Tongue-and-groove walls and a pair of vintage American Standard pedestal sinks are quintessentially country in the principal ensuite of this Eastern Townships country house.