Transform Your Space with the Best Coastal Decor: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Room

Are you ready to transform your home into a beachside paradise? Look no further, because we've compiled the best coastal decor ideas to bring the relaxing and breezy vibes right into your living space. From a coastal porch and patio to a modern coastal kitchen, we'll show you how to infuse your home with the charm of the seaside. Get ready to create a serene and coastal retreat that will transport you to your favorite beach getaway. So, grab your sunscreen and let's dive into the world of best coastal decor!

Coastal decor ideas: the fundamentals

Interior designer Courtney Wollersheim, from FLOOR360, emphasizes the importance of the color palette in achieving the desired coastal-style look and feel. Foundational colors such as warm gray, beige, white, and ivory should be complemented with cozy blue and dusty green accents. This combination creates a sunny, soothing, light, and airy overall effect.

For flooring options, consider hardwood or hardwood-look luxury vinyl plank in a light shade or a whitewashed finish of white oak with visible textured grain.

To create contrast, combine smooth lines in couches, chairs, tables, and finishes with chunky textures in baskets and rope or rattan accents. From stormy waters to calm seas, golden sands to gray shingles, these are the key elements to consider for your coastal decor ideas.

Coastal Porch Patio Decor

Transform your backyard or front porch into a coastal getaway. Adding a few breezy outdoor accessories can make a big difference. Start with a white-washed or blonde fiber mat at your front door for a winning first impression. On your back deck or patio, incorporate a navy-and-white area rug, ship-inspired bulkhead sconces, and rattan-wrapped accents. Complete the look with bamboo, airy acacia, or traditional wicker furniture to achieve an irresistible coastal appeal.

Modern Coastal Living Room Ideas

This beautiful family room showcases modern coastal style through its soft neutral tones and abundance of layers and texture.

Pure Salt Interiors

Another example of coastal modern interior design is this bright living room. The space features a neutral color palette, contemporary furniture, light touches of blue, stylish side tables, and natural elements that contribute to a light and airy ambiance.

Livingston Interiors

Incorporating wooden beams, accent pieces, ceiling windows, natural fibers in the jute rug, and a soft blue color scheme can bring a serene coastal feel to a stylish coastal modern living space.

Kate Marker Interiors

This stylish living room stands out with its two curved sofas and dark blue walls. The woven coffee table and textured rugs contribute to a contemporary coastal theme.

Salt Design Co.

Create a warm and inviting space with soft colors and a round wood coffee table. You can find similar coffee tables here and here.

Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee tables here and here

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Introduce hanging rattan chairs, white furniture, sea glass blue accents, and a natural sisal rug to add a contemporary twist on beach cottage style to your living room.

Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company, via Home Bunch

A modern coastal feel can be achieved by incorporating soft colors, a woven coffee table, and striped round ottomans into a contemporary space.

Pure Salt Interiors – round ottomans – chairs

Experience a beautiful open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area with modern coastal style.

Pure Salt Interiors – chairs

Another view of this lovely coastal-inspired living space highlights its natural fiber rug, large ottoman, and abundant natural light.

Pure Salt Interiors – chairs

Neutral tones and textures, combined with a subtly-patterned rug, a raffia-covered coffee table, high ceilings, and large windows, evoke a touch of coastal boho interior style in this open-concept great room.

Ames Interiors

This living room design offers a modern take on coastal style, featuring a large neutral sectional, a round wood coffee table, and two square ottomans.

Pure Salt Interiors – similar sectionals can be found here, here, and here – similar coffee tables here and here

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Add a touch of modern coastal style to your living room with black and white stripes on side chairs, a natural fiber rug, and light wood mantel and shelves.

Pure Salt Interiors

In our home, we've been experimenting with different looks in the living room to create a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for summer. We brought in a white sectional and coffee table from our hearth room and added a striped rug. This new arrangement gives a lighter and more casual feel to the space. Although it's a "test drive," we're considering keeping it this way and shopping for new furniture if we move the sectional back to the hearth room.

For more living room decorating ideas, you can refer to this post: Modern Living Room Ideas I Love.

Coastal Living Room Decor

Bring the beach to your living room with tropical accessories and flamboyant fronds. Consider adding a weathered wood branch and a sculptural vase for bookshelf styling or as a statement piece on your mantel. Sea glass garland and tropical coffee table books are perfect picks for your coffee table, while diffused striped drapes freshen up your windows.

Don't forget to bring a splash of green into the space. Flashy faux palm leaves can do the trick.

Coastal Family Room Ideas

The family room is an ideal space in your home to add a relaxed coastal style. Take a look at this stunning modern coastal family room. It features wooden beams, a neutral color palette, striped pillows, well-styled shelves, and a pop of classic blue on the cabinetry and rug. These elements create a fresh and comfortable atmosphere:

Lindye Galloway Interiors

While this space is technically a sitting area connected to a master bedroom, it serves as a great example of how to decorate a small living room or family room with modern coastal style. The statement chandelier adds a chic and cohesive look to the space:

Pure Salt Interiors

Here's another captivating modern coastal family room. The wooden coffee table and soft coastal palette create a cozy ambiance:

Pure Salt Interiors – round pendant light

I absolutely love this keeping room with woven lounge chairs, a tiered chandelier, round rug, wood coffee table, and dreamy coastal artwork:

Courtney Egli – chandelier – rug

In an open-concept kitchen and family room, a large sectional, jute or sisal rug, and a round ottoman create a warm and inviting space to relax:

Pure Salt Interiors

Here's another view of this beautiful modern coastal living space:

Pure Salt Interiors – ottoman

This coastal themed living room has a classic look with a round woven ottoman and four light gray swivel chairs:

Salt Design Co. – ottoman – swivel chairs

This luxurious yet approachable coastal living room design features soft neutrals, wood beams, and a gorgeous grouping of swivel chairs around a striking coffee table:

Pure Salt Interiors – swivel chairs – coffee table

In our own home, we have a similar small living room called our hearth room, where we spend most evenings watching TV. With plenty of natural lighting, we've created a relaxed beach house atmosphere with a round wood coffee table, natural textures, coastal wall art, and a white slipcovered sofa:

hearth room sources – rug is no longer available, but here's a similar option

Coastal Kitchen Dining Decor

Inject some fresh seaside style into your kitchen or dining room with a touch of driftwood, a hint of rattan, and a generous dose of blue-and-white. One foolproof way to incorporate coastal appeal is through beachy home accessories and serveware.

Place sun-bleached woven placemats on your crisp white linen tablecloth for added texture and warmth. Opt for matte-white ceramic, blonde wood, or pastel sea glass vessels for centerpieces or countertop utensil storage.

Lastly, make sure to introduce a few friendly faces to your decor collection. We recommend lively aqua and navy whale platters or a chic mother-of-pearl fish bottle opener.

Modern Coastal Dining Room Ideas

Take a look at this beautiful modern dining room featuring a round wood dining table, wishbone dining chairs, and a statement woven chandelier:

Pure Salt Interiors – chandelier

This lovely dining room showcases the versatility and elegance of modern coastal decor. From the soft ivory slipcovered chairs to the large coral decorative piece on the credenza and the natural wood elements, this space exudes casual elegance. The stunning light fixture reminds me of a cascading waterfall!

Jill Egan Interiors

Artwork is an easy yet impactful way to bring a touch of modern coastal design to the dining room, as shown in this beautiful space:

Kate Lester Interiors

This chic dining room features cane dining chairs, a white-washed dining table, coastal artwork, and a modern linear light fixture:

Pure Salt Interiors

I adore this beautiful dining room as it demonstrates how simple touches like a striped rug and shaded chandelier can infuse a fresh and modern coastal vibe into a space:

Light and Dwell – rug – chandelier

Soft neutral tones, a white dining table, and a chandelier create an elevated and modern coastal atmosphere in this stunning dining space:

Kate Marker Interiors

This beautiful modern coastal dining area with neutral furniture and decor and an elegant chandelier is simply stunning:

Pure Salt Interiors – chandelier

For more dining room decorating and furniture ideas, check out my post on Modern Dining Room Decorating Ideas.

Coastal Bathroom Decor

Give your bathroom a beachy makeover with a few vibrant updates. Make the most of your shower curtains, which take up a significant visual space, by choosing a curtain with a classic coastal-inspired pattern like blue-and-white French stripes.

Hang a playful rattan, bamboo, or mother-of-pearl mirror above your vanity to create a natural focal point in the space. And here's the last tip: ditch the modern glass or marble canisters and opt for woven seagrass vanity storage and trays for a laid-back, beachy look.

Coastal Bedroom Decor

A pro tip for designing a classic coastal bedroom is to use a crisp, white duvet as a centerpiece. If you can find a white duvet with a sky-blue border, even better. Create contrast against the white bedding with tropical blue-and-white wallpaper and golden rattan furniture.

Balance out the cool blue and white tones with hints of gold. Woven accessories like seagrass picture frames or wicker sconce shades help in creating coziness in a beachy bedroom design.

Ideas for a Modern Coastal Bedroom

There are numerous ways to infuse a contemporary coastal style into your bedroom, as exemplified by the stunning spaces below.

Here's a bright and delightful coastal-inspired bedroom that features a cane bed, modern coastal artwork, and textured neutral pillows and rug.

Pure Salt Interiors – bed – artwork – rug

Gorgeous neutral tones and layers of soft bedding create a tranquil and relaxing coastal bedroom retreat.

The Heart and Haven

A serene modern master bedroom with a wooden canopy bed, upholstered headboard, light wood nightstands, and a cushioned bench at the end of the bed.

Pure Salt Interior Design

What a stunning space! I adore the mix of soft neutral tones throughout this bedroom. The woven light fixture, vintage dresser, and wood beams add depth and texture to complement the soft finishes.

Janette Mallory Interiors – woven pendant

Here's one of my favorite coastal bedrooms. The shiplap and four-poster bed add a touch of coastal farmhouse style to this space.

Marie Flanigan Interiors

This might be the space that inspired my love for modern California coastal decorating. I adore the chic look of this boho coastal bedroom design.

Amber Interiors – chair

This lovely master bedroom suite showcases a modern black canopy bed and a wonderful sitting area surrounded by windows.

Pure Salt Interiors

This master bedroom is a beautiful example of modern coastal style, featuring a soft natural color palette, natural elements, a cane bed, blue and white patterned rug, and white nightstands.

Courtney Egli

A beautiful wood canopy bed, a chunky handwoven rug, different shades of neutrals, warm woods, and natural fabrics bring a modern yet inviting atmosphere to this coastal bedroom.

Pure Salt Interiors – rug

This dreamy coastal-inspired bedroom showcases a woven bed, rattan nightstand, black chandelier, and lovely soft blue and blush tones.

Design Loves Detail

Contemporary artwork is an excellent way to add a touch of modern coastal decor to a bedroom, as shown in this beautiful space.

Pure Salt Interior Design – cane bed – artwork

The coastal artwork above the bed in our master bedroom was locally purchased a couple of years ago, but I have found a few similar pieces, which I share on my artwork page.

our master bedroom sources

For more bedroom ideas, check out this post: "Modern Bedroom Decorating Ideas for a Dreamy Master Suite.

Modern Coastal Kitchen Ideas

Embrace the modern coastal decor trend in your kitchen with a variety of design elements. Whether you prefer woven elements, glass and brass accents, light woods, or a fresh white palette, there are numerous ways to achieve a stylish and inviting space. Take inspiration from the beautiful kitchens below:

This stunning kitchen effortlessly combines light and dark, cool and warm, and airy and inviting elements. The combination of blue, white, and brass is absolutely captivating. (The cabinet color is Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore.)

Andrea McQueen Design – pendant light fixtures

Incorporating woven pendant lights adds a modern coastal touch to this light and airy kitchen. The stylish counter stools are also a standout feature.

AKB Design – pendant lights – counter stools

This beautiful coastal kitchen showcases modern black and white pendant lights, stylish woven counter stools, and a stunning blue-gray island (Benjamin Moore James River Gray).

Julie Howard for Timber Trails – pendant lights – counter stools

In a beautiful beach house style kitchen, white dominates while chic pendant lights and wooden counter stools add a touch of coastal elegance.

Pure Salt Interior Design – pendant lights

This lovely California coastal kitchen boasts a modern beach house aesthetic that is truly captivating.

Caroline Kilmartin

This kitchen showcases a stunning modern coastal style, with pendant lights and woven counter stools stealing the spotlight.

Pure Salt Interiors – pendant lights – counter stools

This light and airy coastal-inspired kitchen features beautiful woven counter stools and a perfect mix of white and brass finishes.

Designed by Studio McGee and Erin Hansen for Christine Andrew, this kitchen beautifully embodies modern coastal style with its pendant lights and counter stools.

Studio McGee – pendant lights – counter stools

Natural textures, whites, and blues come together harmoniously in this light and airy coastal kitchen.

The Grove Byron Bay

Love this two-toned modern kitchen design featuring white cabinets and a black island. The woven counter stools and wooden beams add a contemporary coastal vibe to the space.

Grand View

Kate LesterThe breathtaking panoramic view takes center stage in this room designed by Kate Lester. A statement-making chandelier and soft drapery panels draw attention to the stunning scenery.

Undersea Accents

Alec HemerCreate an industrial take on coastal decor with metal baskets repurposed as coffee tables. Seaglass-colored vases and decorative stones add a fresh and bright contrast.

Marine Fixtures

Christopher BaKerIn this room filled with ship models, paintings, and flags, the subtle nod to the nautical theme is conveyed through gleaming sconces made from brass marine fixtures.

Surf Style

Matt AlbianiBring a touch of surf style to your dining room with a wooden surfboard as decor. Its warm and weathered surface complements the ceiling and woven wood shades.

Bring in natural elements

Coastal style is all about embracing the natural world. Incorporate these natural elements into your home to bring a sense of life and freshness:

1. Driftwood
2. Greenery
3. Twigs
4. Stones
5. Shells
6. Branches
7. Grasses
8. Flowers

Add texture to your home with beach decor

Beach decor is synonymous with texture. Capture the essence of coastal living by incorporating textured elements into your home:

1. Add texture with natural elements like driftwood accessories or reclaimed wood pieces
2. Create collections of shells, rocks, or driftwood in decorative bowls
3. Bring in woven poufs or painted wood stools to add both texture and function

Add patterned coastal dishes

Elevate your table setting with colorful and patterned dishes. Mix and match different patterns and colors with your basic white dishes to create a vibrant and coastal-inspired look. For an extra touch, use sanddollars as place cards tied with jute twine.

Bring in flowers

Add a pop of color to your coastal kitchen with fresh flowers. They provide the perfect burst of color against a backdrop of white cabinets. Hydrangeas are a particularly popular choice for coastal floral arrangements.

Add pallet wood letters

Create a personalized touch with pallet wood letters. These rustic letters can spell out a word or phrase that complements your coastal decor. You can easily make them yourself using pallet wood. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Beachy Bar

Matt AlbianiTake your coastal parties outdoors with a rattan bar cart stocked with drinks. It instantly adds a touch of transportive charm to your patio or porch.

For more kitchen decorating ideas, check out this post: Beautiful Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation.

Grand View

Kate LesterLet the breathtaking panoramic view take center stage in this room designed by Kate Lester. A statement-making chandelier and soft drapery panels draw attention to the stunning scenery.

Undersea Accents

Alec HemerCreate an industrial take on coastal decor with metal baskets repurposed as coffee tables. Seaglass-colored vases and decorative stones add a fresh and bright contrast.

Marine Fixtures

Christopher BaKerIn this room filled with ship models, paintings, and flags, the subtle nod to the nautical theme is conveyed through gleaming sconces made from brass marine fixtures.

Surf Style

Matt AlbianiBring a touch of surf style to your dining room with a wooden surfboard as decor. Its warm and weathered surface complements the ceiling and woven wood shades.

Bring in natural elements

Coastal style is all about embracing the natural world. Incorporate these natural elements into your home to bring a sense of life and freshness:

1. Driftwood
2. Greenery
3. Twigs
4. Stones
5. Shells
6. Branches
7. Grasses
8. Flowers

Add texture to your home with beach decor

Beach decor is synonymous with texture. Capture the essence of coastal living by incorporating textured elements into your home:

1. Add texture with natural elements like driftwood accessories or reclaimed wood pieces
2. Create collections of shells, rocks, or driftwood in decorative bowls
3. Bring in woven poufs or painted wood stools to add both texture and function

Add patterned coastal dishes

Elevate your table setting with colorful and patterned dishes. Mix and match different patterns and colors with your basic white dishes to create a vibrant and coastal-inspired look. For an extra touch, use sanddollars as place cards tied with jute twine.

Bring in flowers

Add a pop of color to your coastal kitchen with fresh flowers. They provide the perfect burst of color against a backdrop of white cabinets. Hydrangeas are a particularly popular choice for coastal floral arrangements.

Add pallet wood letters

Create a personalized touch with pallet wood letters. These rustic letters can spell out a word or phrase that complements your coastal decor. You can easily make them yourself using pallet wood. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Beachy Bar

Matt AlbianiTake your coastal parties outdoors with a rattan bar cart stocked with drinks. It instantly adds a touch of transportive charm to your patio or porch.

Incorporating coastal decor into your home can instantly transport you to a serene and beachy paradise. Whether you're looking to revamp your porch, living room, bathroom, or bedroom, there are endless possibilities to add that coastal charm. From undersea accents to surf style, you can create a space that truly captures the essence of coastal living. Don't be afraid to bring in natural elements and add texture with beach decor – it's all about creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. So dive into the world of coastal decor and let the soothing waves of the sea inspire your home sweet home.