How to Bring Coastal Vibes to Any Room in Your Home

You don’t need a beach cottage to bring coastal charm into your home. This laid-back style works in any room, from kitchens to bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, laundry areas, and more. Whether you’re envisioning a coastal grandmother aesthetic or the vibe of a surf shack, these room ideas will help you create your own beach-inspired retreat, no matter where you live.

Embrace Weathered Finishes

This Cape Cod fisherman’s cabin, designed by Alfredo Paredes Studio, showcases rustic finishes, blue-and-white accents, and weathered elements like a pair of well-worn leather French club chairs that seamlessly blend with the dreamy oceanfront view.

Go for a Modern Look

In this coastal kitchen by Emily Henderson Design, the combination of crisp white and navy blue complements rustic hardwood floors and painted ceiling beams, while gold-toned accents and modern accessories keep it fresh, avoiding a kitschy feel.

Honor the View

The décor in this Canadian beachfront cottage from Michelle Berwick Interiors is designed to complement the ocean view without overshadowing it. Even without an oceanfront view, this subtle coastal style, featuring simple furniture, blue and white tones, and natural elements, can create a relaxed, livable atmosphere in any home.

Introduce a Striped Rug

The dining room in this Southampton, New York, surfing village retreat from Becca Interiors is anchored by a large-scale sailor striped rug. The painted shiplap walls, pale wood furniture, and natural accents like wicker pendant lights add timeless coastal charm that works in any setting.

Keep It Minimal

This minimalist coastal kitchen by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors in Maine features vertical white shiplap walls, bare windows, deep blue lower cabinetry, and cool silver-toned accents for a clean, pared-down look.

Mix Coastal Elements

This living room in Sag Harbor, New York, by Allison Babcock Design embraces an organic coastal feel with its rustic ceiling beams, white walls, and a blend of eclectic furniture and décor pieces.

Use Themed Wallpaper

The laundry closet in this home by Emily Henderson Design uses cheerful blue wave motif wallpaper on the walls. White appliances and painted doors with hooks keep everything organized while adding a playful touch to the space.

Play with Gray Tones

This beach cottage powder room on the Maine coast from Tyler Karu Design + Interiors features a weathered wood sink vanity with a blue-gray finish, complemented by soft gray wallpaper with a subtle nautical rope motif. A beveled mirror and marble countertops enhance the cool, coastal palette.

Keep It Simple

Blue-and-white stripes are the hallmark of coastal style. In this light-filled living room from Emily Henderson Design, an off-white sectional is adorned with an assortment of casual pillows. Simple artwork and painted shiplap ceilings complete the relaxed, beachy vibe.

Hang Vintage Coastal Art

The breakfast nook in this Southampton beach cottage from Becca Interiors is decorated with framed vintage coastal-themed art. The artwork adds a touch of quiet kitsch to a space with antique wood furniture and a comfortable neutral-toned banquette.

Add Bohemian Touches

This compact laundry room from Casa Watkins Living combines a coastal blue-and-white palette with bohemian-inspired elements, such as bold patterned wallpaper and a woven pendant light, to keep the space visually interesting.

Create a Spa-Like Vibe

This bathroom by Emily Henderson Design exudes beach cottage spa vibes, with soothing blue walls, built-in bench seating, open white shelving stacked with neatly folded towels, and a warm-toned wood pegboard hook for towels and robes.

Design a Gallery Wall

This cozy beach cottage bedroom by Michelle Berwick Interiors features a quilted bedspread, woven pendant lights, and a small gallery wall mounted on the shiplap wall above the bed instead of a traditional headboard.

Mix Different Finishes

In this downtown Portland, Maine, home by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors, the kitchen features blue tones on the backsplash and island, clean white built-in cabinetry, and pale wood accents and flooring, all contributing to the coastal beach cottage vibe.

Paint Ceiling Beams

In this Nantucket beachfront living room from Allison Babcock Design, shiplap walls and painted ceiling beams add texture to an all-white interior. A mix of furnishings and décor in natural materials like wood and rattan, vivid blue accents, and built-ins styled with books and objects create a clean, coastal atmosphere that can be adapted to any space.