This post is all about coastal home decor.
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What is Coastal Home Decor?
Living Room
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The key with coastal home decor is to mimic the shoreline in color, tone and texture. Coastal decorated homes truly shine when they follow this styling technique.
This gorgeous coastal living room pulls on this decorating method to create the perfect beach aesthetic.
The sand colored rug is, as you can imagine, the perfect decorative link between the sand and your home.
Mirrors are a beautiful way to reflect light and make a space feel more spacious but it also mimics the reflection off the ocean.
Bedroom
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Coastal decor does not mean rustic! With soft linens, and cushions creating an elegant vibe – the feeling of the room is so serene.
For a beautiful minimalist look – keep it simple! layering is one of the best ways to achieve an effortless Beachy vibe with your bedding.
Whitewashed wooden behind bed panelling is a great way to achieve a put-together look that oozes beach vibes.
Neutral
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Big windows bring in the light that’s needed to brighten up this coastal space. French or bi-folding doors make the indoor-outdoor flow seamless and open up the room further.
Neutral tones and hues are the way to go if you’re looking to achieve that coastal Beachy look.
Opt for thinner curtains that will allow more light in for a soft, ethereal feel that adds to your coastal home.
Related: 16 Beautiful Beachy Room Ideas to Transform Your Entire Home
Kitchen
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Coastal kitchens like this one are so dreamy!
Muted seaweed tones for the cabinets paired with light wood trim for the island and windows is the perfect combo.
With this space it’s best to keep the feeling of light and airy to maintain the Beachy vibe.
Wooden floors and woven rugs all help to bring the coastal decor together in your kitchen.
Dining Table
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A coastal dining table should be all about the lighting. Plenty of natural light for the daytime and when the sun sets, warm candle light gives the dining room that warm glow.
Keeping with the rattan seating and light wood table for a cohesive style.
This dining room table is a summer dream!
Green
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Adding in coastal greens that remind you of olive trees, palms and soft ferns is a subtle way to add some color to your beach decor.
These subtle touches can make a huge difference and are great if you prefer more depth and a less minimalist, neutral look.
Bathroom
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We’re obsessed with this coastal bathroom set up!
The marble tiles offer a reminder of textured pebbles and rock formations on the coast. With plenty of natural light in the daytime this bathroom feels energized. In lower light it has a cozy feel to it that feels like a warm hug.
A little potted plant in the corner incorporated into the bathroom space promotes a sense of relaxation.
Kitchenette
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We love this Coastal Kitchenette – it’s all about light wood, warm gold features and plenty of light.
With a neutral palette so little is needed to make a statement or reflect a particular style. It just has that peaceful and polished look that’s just effortless.
Accessories
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Within any home, ornaments and smaller decor pieces make the room feel like you.
Coastal decor accessories like this textured vase are the perfect fit for this beach aesthetic.
Warm
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Ocean inspired accents such as seashell decor or like this wall art are the perfect way to make your coastal home feel warm and add your unique flare.
Simple
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Simplicity is the way forward when you’re decorating your coastal abode.
It’s not just the look of your space it’s the lifestyle it brings too. Does it promote a feeling of calm like this beautiful Beachy bedroom?
The very place where you do the most rest should feel grounding with calming tones and neutral features.
Table Decor
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Small, subtle ways that you decorate your beach home that don’t scream full-blown nautical vibes is where it’s at!
Tiled coffee tables, small potted plants and vibrant-colored books are simple ways to bring a fun feel to your decorating.
Coffee Table
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Coffee tables made with natural materials, such as wood, marble or glass are the best option for your coastal home.
Even better if you can find a beautiful drift wood reimagined piece to go front and centre.
Mirror
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Brighten up the space by reflecting the natural sunlight in your home.
It’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to give your space that summer, beach vibe.
Tile
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Stone tile flooring that looks natural and rugged like this one is the best way to elevate your space into the coastal home of your dreams.
Such a simple change to a space completely lifts the room into a totally different style.
Staircase
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Simplicity and minimalism go hand in hand with creating the ultimate coastal decor in your home.
Small Bathroom
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Small bathrooms with small touches of Beachy vibes.
Such a great idea to install wicker towel hooks – simple coastal decor right here!
Wall Decor
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We’re all about functional decor, your pretty woven beach bag? yes, it can act as decor too!
Ensuite
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For the most luxurious coastal en suite bathroom – get inspired by this beautiful decor. Warm and bright, from the gold trim to the marble walls, this bathroom has beach vibes written all over it.
Minimalist
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Focusing in on those gorgeous rattan chairs – super modern but still such a classic, these chairs need so little decor to go with them, a simple neutral pillow works so well.
Wood Stove
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If you know us, you’ll know how much we feature corner wood stoves . Wood burning stoves are such a vibe whether it’s in the cooler months or those cooler summer evenings – this is a must to feature in your coastal home. Imagine how cozy it will be to sit in front of this glowing fire after a day at the beach.
Cozy
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A beach home MUST feel cozy.
Natural materials are the key to adding the warmth that’s needed to make your coastal inspired home feel so snug.
Coffee Station
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Everyone home needs a coffee station, and this includes styling your space with coastal decor. Pick a spot where there is plenty of light to balance out the dark coffee machine.
A great way to also a balance out the not so beach aesthetic coffee machine is with neutral ceramic ware for making your morning brew. You can find the most beautiful unique coffee cups to elevate this part of your home in a coastal decor way, on Etsy.
Balcony
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Keep your balcony area feeling Beachy with plenty of neutral or bright white furniture and accessories, such as lighting. If you can, paint the balcony walls white or install a neutral version to be cohesive.
Wooden decking is also the best coastal decor idea for your outdoor space.
Garden
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Creating an outdoor space that has that beach aesthetic is super easy to achieve. Starting with the basics of how you can keep using natural materials, such as wood, stone etc.
By keeping natural materials in use in your outdoor space instead of plastic for example, this already draws the mind back to moment when these were present e.g. the beach or the coast. The next step is to keep the colors neutral, colors you find in nature and more specifically found by or in the sea.
We’ve featured the stunning coastal rental property Penny Rose in Mollymook beach, follow the link to book this beautiful Airbnb:
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This post is all about coastal home decor.
