Modern Coastal Pool House Reveal

Shiplap walls, white painted floors, and streamlined built-ins create an airy, outdoor retreat. I’m so excited to be sharing our modern coastal pool house reveal today!

Oil rubbed hooks, black and white towels,  and shiplap in a coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

Four years ago I partnered with the Home Depot to create a she shed in our backyard. I’ve loved having a space to retreat away from our sometimes chaotic home. You know how it can be with young children and dogs.

Last year we put in a pool, you can see the reveal post here and things to consider when installing a pool here.

Seaside Pool House | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

As part of the pool and deck construction we moved the shed closer to make it part of the pool landscape. This year I added some teak furniture and Luke built the beautiful window box. We decided, together, that a pool house would be just perfect for the shed. We bought a little fridge last summer and some fun chairs but that’s as far as we got. Luke and I did all the landscaping last summer and we just ran out of time. So this was a big goal for us.

Since January I’ve brainstormed ideas. I shared my pool house inspiration here.

As you all know, Luke is very gifted at woodworking and I told him my ideas for the new pool house. I wanted the small space to be packed with function and also feel coastal and modern.

Here’s how it came out:

Modern Coastal Pool House Reveal

Greenery in a coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Modern Coastal Pool House Inspiration | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Seashells, woven mirror and coastal accents in a coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

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If you’ve been following along on Insta Stories you may have seen our progress. The shiplap walls (original to the She Shed makeover) got a fresh coat of paint and the floor also got a few coats of white floor paint. This is the same color I used in our sunroom and you can see more about application here and the sunroom here.

We wanted this space to be an extension of the pool, where friends and family can mix cocktails, or grab a cold soda from the fridge. If people want to change into a swimsuit, or grab a towel, before jumping into the pool.

Gorgeous modern oil rubbed hardware | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

We bought a stock cabinet from Grossman’s for $160 and Luke built a gorgeous maple counter on top. The oil rubbed hardware from D. Lawless makes a modern statement with its elongated lines.

Streamlined hardware on a white cabinet in a pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

Aren’t they lovely?

I’m so IN LOVE with the butcher block counter Luke created. I sealed it with Woca Oil in natural and Conor helped me buff it. I’ve used this oil inside our home, as well, on our farmhouse table and small kitchen island.

DIY walnut counter in a coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

The wood adds so much warmth to the all white space.

We also added a raw edge shelf, made from the same maple wood.

Raw edge shelf | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

We kept the raw edge because I felt it added a rustic affect. Having pieces from nature that aren’t too perfect, adds to the casual mood of the space.

In my design plans I also wanted to have a hang out space. How fun are these chairs?

Modern dining  chairs in a coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Coastal Pool House - Seating Area Inspriration | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Modern Seaside Pool House | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

You may not believe it, but they’re so comfortable and I love the natural woven texture. They kind of bounce when you sit on them. I got the pair on sale last summer. I think there’s still a great price! I found the table last week at Target. It’s also on super sale as they’re trying to get rid of all the summer decor.

Black and White Tile Table | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

It fits perfectly with my black and white theme. 😉

On the other side of the pool house Luke built gorgeous built-in seating.

Built-in benches that store outdoor pillows | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

It has two sections that lift up for hidden storage. We have lots of outdoor cushions we bring in every night and I wanted a space to store them. The slatted front allows the pillows and cushions to breathe inside. I’ll be sharing full build plans for the bench and the counters in a few weeks.

I adore pillows, as many of you know. My husband thinks they breed in our house. In the pool house I’ve only added two – a woven outdoor pillow from Christmas Tree Shops and a black and white cabana striped.

Outdoor pillow - pool house inspiration | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

We’ve hung lovely hooks on the far wall for towels and hats.

Classic hooks | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Classic and modern hooks for towels - pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

The hooks are by D. Lawless and are such a great price point.

Lovely coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

As you can see there are black accents throughout.

One element I love is the swimmers. My mom gifted them to us last summer and I’ve hung onto them since then waiting to do this space over.

She thought they looked like Luke and me. 😉

Bronze Swimmers | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Fun bronze swimmers make a statement on the wall | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Bronze swimmers - decorative art | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

They make such a fun statement.

Another fun black accent is the pendant light.

Leanne Ford Pendant light as seen in a New England pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Simple Coastal Style - Pool House | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Black and white pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

It looks gorgeous at night with that vintage style bulb on.

I fell in love with the woven oversized mirror. It was a happy HomeGoods find and is by Tommy Bahama. I found it back in March and it’s sat in Luke’s office waiting to be hung up.

Coastal inspired mirror  | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Classic coastal style - Scituate Pool House | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

It makes the 8 x 10 pool house feel bigger by adding more light and giving the illusion of depth.

I also added these books, which my neighbor was giving away.

Summer reading | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Classic books for summer reading and our pool house reveal | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

My boys love mysteries and sci fi, so they’re excited to read them this summer.

Enjoying our pool house as a family | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

Of course a coastal pool house wouldn’t be complete without shells.

I’ve sprinkled a few on the butcher block counter.

Collection of shells | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

I’ve added even more higher up in the eaves.

Coastal pool house with shell collection | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Collected beach treasures | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Decorating with shells  and driftwood in a pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Pretty pendant makes a statement in a pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Beach treasures | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

Our beach treasures are nestled up high – driftwood, clam shells, and oysters the boys have found on the beach.

I hope you all enjoyed the tour of our modern coastal pool house. We loved working on this space together and are loving some quiet time out here, out of the hot sun.

Relaxing in our coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

Max is color coordinated, too. Ha! Ha!

Our rescue dog enjoying  time in the pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap
Mixing cocktails in the pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

We’re delighted with how everything turned out.

I’d also like to say a huge thank you to my friend, Derrick, over at D. Lawless for sending such lovely hardware to compliment this space.

The boys and I will be heading out of town tomorrow. Luke has a sabbatical from work and we’re flying to California. I’m so excited as I’ve dreamed of traveling California my whole life, 42 years. We’re driving from San Diego through LA up the Coastal Highway into San Francisco and ending with a few days in wine country. We’re all very excited. I’m bringing my camera so will try and capture all the beauty and inspiration to share with all of you. Things will be quiet here on the blog as we’re not bringing computers. My mom will be watching the dogs and she’s excited to have a little mini break here in our home. I’d love to hear your comments or any questions you have about the pool house. I’ll also share a full source list below.

Classic coastal pool house | Finding Silver Pennies #poolhouseinspiration #summerinspiration #coastal #shiplap

Shop the Look

Source List

  • Shed – The Home Depot
  • Wall Color – Polar Bear by Behr Paint
  • Floor Paint – White Floor and Porch Paint by Benjamin Moore, see tutorial here.
  • Built Ins Paint Color – MooreGLO in White (outdoor paint)
  • Pendant – Target
  • Mirror – HomeGoods
  • Chairs – Overstock
  • Garden Stools
  • Side Table – Target
  • Woven Pillows – Christmas Tree Shops, similar here
  • Striped Pillows – Target
  • Faux Plant – Target
  • Cabinet – Grossman’s Discount Center
  • Faux Tall Plant – Ikea
  • Hooks – D. Lawless
  • Pulls – D. Lawless
  • Lantern – Target
  • Towels – Target
  • Swimmers – A gift from my mom, similar here
  • Bamboo Tray – Society6
  • Striped Plates – Target

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Judy Coggins
Judy Coggins
4 years ago

Danielle, the pool house is just gorgeous! What a fabulous spot to relax and enjoy. Well done!

We’ve made that trip up the California coast! It’s magical! Enjoy.

Judy

Ellen
4 years ago

Great job to both you and Luke. It is beautiful.

Cindy
4 years ago

This is beautiful and cozy. I’d be hanging out in here after enjoying the pool often. Butcher block has so much warmth along with your coastal touches.

Enjoy your vacation.

Cindy

Beverly Martin
Beverly Martin
4 years ago

Awesome, you brought so many wonderful components together with thought and design.
Enjoy your trip west the coast, but do come back.
PS love the swimmer’s . ..

Cheryl
Cheryl
4 years ago

Stunning as always Danielle, well done.

Anne
4 years ago

Beautiful space, Danielle!

Marlene Stephenson
Marlene Stephenson
4 years ago

What a lovely spot to enjoy with family and friends, you did a great job. Have a good time on your trip.

Karen on Bainbridge
Karen on Bainbridge
4 years ago

It all looks so beautiful and serene. I love the drop down windows, too. Have fun in the west coast.

Kay Hess Grogg
Kay Hess Grogg
4 years ago

This is perfect and I Love, love, love the swimmers!
A former swim coach! Kay

Karins Kottage
4 years ago

Oh my gosh I am loving this pool house! I love that it is white with black and natural accents. I think I could live in it! You did such a great job. I am seriously in love with the swimmer hooks…I need to find a place for them in my own house. Have a fabulous time in Cali!
Hugs,
Karin

Pamela Smith
Pamela Smith
4 years ago

I love the pool house! What a great place to hang out or store your pool supplies! Your trip sounds wonderful! I have lived in Ca. all my life and I hope you love it as much as I do!

Cindy
4 years ago

Danielle this is great and the butcher block adds so much warmth. Looking at the chairs I said wonder they bounce a bit when sitting? I giggled when you mentioned that. You created a wonderful spot and your shell collection as a nice touch too.

Enjoy

Cindy

Max loves being in the middle of the action.

Kaycee
Kaycee
4 years ago

First, enjoy your trip to CA!! We have also enjoyed vacations to those areas of CA too. You will come home full of inspiration.
Your pool house looks great, and will serve you well. Luke created such beautiful counters tops and built-ins. Enjoy!!

April
April
2 years ago

Can you tell me what paint colors were used on the outside of the shed and the door? I LOVE the color combo!!