Luxury is the latest buzzword in interior design. However, though most people want their homes to look elevated, they also don't want them to feel like a museum. The balance can be difficult to strike, but Serena Williams has nailed it by creating a luxury bathroom that is simultaneously relaxing.
Serena purchased her South Florida home in 2015 and worked with her sister Vensus's design firm, V Starr, to transform it into a modern minimalist masterpiece.
The house is replete with luxury touches befitting one of the greatest athletes of all time, from a personal art gallery to a lagoon-like pool to a dining room featuring over 20 pendant lights. Amongst these luxe spaces, her white marble bathroom stands out as a crown jewel.
It features a spa-like bathing space encased in glass. The enclosure features a large white soaking tub and brass hardware for the standing shower. A single marble wall combined with the gold accents completes the luxurious atmosphere. Streaming natural light and greenery (like these pretty faux bamboo leaves from Amazon) help ground the space. VStarr's principal designer, Sonya Haffey, described the look aptly when she called it, 'livable luxury.'
Recreate Serena's Style at Home
You don't have to redo your bathroom to tap into the laidback luxury style of Serena Williams' bathroom. With a few touches of marble and splashes of bronze, you can easily bring her stunning look into your own home. Here are our editors' picks.
Serena Williams brings a touch of functionality and glamour to her bathroom with a cigar table beside the bathtub, and this genuine marble piece is the perfect pick to emulate her look. It's the ideal home for a candle and a houseplant.
This versatile marble tray is the perfect catch-all for a bathroom countertop. It's stylish and striking with a touch of luxury.
The ultimate storage essential, this small glass canister is ideal for storing away cotton pads, Q-tips or any other bathroom staples. They are the perfect way to elevate your storage, which instantly creates an atmosphere of liveable luxury.
Introduce a touch of shine to your bathroom powder room with this brass lotion dispenser, designed with easy maintenance in mind. It was crafted using high-quality yarns and hand-formed accents, to spring a spa-like feel to your space.
Storing cotton has never felt so stylish. This ball jar will elevate any bathroom shelf or countertop, and its durable exterior will survive the wear and tear of this functional space. It was designed in Manhattan's garment district, with luxury in mind.
Enhance your candles with these magnificent alabaster marble holders. They are the touch that will take your evening bath to the next level.
So, how does Serena Williams make her luxury bathroom idea feel equal parts chic and relaxed? It comes down to her use of natural materials that help her achieve balance in the space.
Soma Pillay, Bathroom Specialist at Bathroom City explains: 'Nature continues to play a central role in bathroom design. In place of stark white schemes, 2026 will bring palettes inspired by the outdoors; think soft greens, warm neutrals, clay, and muted stone tones.'
Fortunately, designing a bathroom with the same qualities as Serena's is as simple as integrating the right earthen materials. Soma states: 'Organic textures such as woodgrain, rattan, and raw stone are being used to add warmth and authenticity. Simple touches like potted plants or daylight-optimising layouts complete the sense of calm, helping bathrooms feel more restorative and connected to nature.'
Eleagant design is meaningless if it isn't liveable. The best spaces accomplish both.
