ARCHSPLACE
Architecture, made simple — since 2018

— Ideas & inspiration

Bauhaus by the coast

This composition pairs Bauhaus’s disciplined geometry with coastal lightness. Expect flat planes, tubular or simple block forms, built-in joinery, and a restrained material mix of plaster, oak, steel, linen, and stone or terrazzo. The palette stays airy and sun-washed, with white, sand, pale blue, muted gray, and occasional black accents for contrast.

  • bauhaus
  • coastal

— References

References to explore

— The style

What defines it

Materials

Plaster walls, oak or ash, steel details, terrazzo, stone, and linen are common.

Palette

Soft white, sand, pale blue, fog gray, and black accents create a bright but structured feel.

Combines with

It combines Bauhaus rigor, functional built-ins, and coastal brightness, texture, and ease.

— Professionals

Who has already built it

— Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep a Bauhaus coastal room from feeling cold?

Use warmer natural woods, woven textiles, and matte finishes alongside the crisp geometry. Layer in linen curtains, textured rugs, and a few rounded forms to soften the lines.

What colors work best for this style?

Start with white or off-white, then add sand, stone, pale blue, and gray. Use black sparingly to define edges, frames, or hardware.

What furniture fits this composition?

Choose simple, functional pieces with clean lines, slim profiles, and honest materials. Low sofas, tubular chairs, blocky storage, and tables in wood, steel, or stone suit it well.