15 Simple Coastal Decor Ideas For Any Home
Here are 15 Simple Coastal Decor Ideas that we used in our Tiny Beach Cottage that will add a touch of coastal decoration to any home. You don’t have to have a beach home to decorate with a coastal vibe.
With summer in full swing, decorating your home with touches of coastal decorations is very on trend regardless of where your home is located.
What is Coastal Decor?
When planning a coastal vibe, you want to think casual, cozy and simple living. Slipcovered chairs, sisal rugs, soft sandy colors all help to create a relaxed coastal feel.
First, to achieve this vibe, we look to natural elements. These 4 elements will give your home a subtle beach like feel.
- Sand
- Rope
- Driftwood
- Shells
You can instantly creates a coastal feel in your home by filling a container full of collected sea shells.
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In addition, adding driftwood to a thrifted glass bowl is another instant coastal decoration.
Today’s Coastal Vibe Blog Hop is hosted by Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home. If you are joining me from Kelly at The Tattered Pew, thanks for stopping by. Be sure to follow along by clicking the links at the end of this post.
What Colors Create The Feel Of A Coastal Home?
Once again we look to nature when we consider decor colors that create the feel of a coastal home. Soft sand colors such as white, tan, beige and grey are the perfect backdrop and allows you to add more coastal colors of nature. With a neutral color pallet, you can add any color pallet your prefer but natural beach colors of watery blues and sea greens will look right at home.
When adding metals, consider the warm colors of nautical brass and copper.
Coastal Lighting
For a cozy home feel, adding soft light is essential in a coastal inspired home. There are so many lamp options with a nautical coastal feel and most work well in any home.
Pulling from those natural coastal elements is this hanging rope light fixture. The fixture isn’t hardwired, however we added this smart remote light switch and we can easily switch it on and off without moving furniture.
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Coastal Inspired Books
Another great and easy way to add coastal charm to your home decor is to add a stack of coast books.
I love using books of all types in my decor and these coastal decor coffee table books give the pelican a little lift.
In addition, a great coastal read is this classic book by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. I read it at least once a year and get new insights into the season of my life each time.
Coastal Decor Ideas – Art
Filling your walls and shelves with pieces of coastal art is another way to add a warm and cozy feel to your home. You can create a coastal vibe with images of shorelines, coastal wildlife, ships, etc.
On this accent wall, you can see many of the natural elements that I mentioned above.
The sand filled DIY Candle Holders and the Nautical Mirror are both DIY projects that I made for the beach cottage and are perfect coastal decor ideas.
You can elevate the value of any object, such as this wood carved sea turtle, with a glass cloche.
I love to display collected sea shells under a cloche in the farmhouse also. You can fill them with driftwood, coastal books and more for an instant treasured feel.
In addition to cloches, you can create a coastal decoration by filling a bowl with shells, ornaments, driftwood, etc. I added nautical inspired beads and a glass star fish ornament to this thrifted wooden bowl.
The accent wall with peg board shelf holds a vintage rusted door stop in the shape of a pirate ship.
I hope you find these tips are helpful in adding coastal decor to your home.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Up next is Shelley at Calypso in the Country with a great coastal table idea. Be sure to click each highlighted link below to follow along.
Follow The Yellow Brick Homehttps://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/vintage-coastal-cottage-decorating/
Our Southern Home – https://www.oursouthernhomesc.com/7-ways-to-decorate-with-a-coastal-vibe-for-summer/
Common Ground – https://www.commonground-do.com/2022/07/coastal-vibes-with-seashell-buffet.html
The Tattered Pew – https://www.thetatteredpew.com/affordable-ways-to-incorporate-coastal-decor-in-your-home/
The Ponds Farmhouse – https://www.thepondsfarmhouse.com/15-simple-coastal-decor-ideas-for-any-home/
Calypso in the Country – https://www.calypsointhecountry.com/coastal-table-setting-ideas
Shiplap and Shells – https://shiplapandshells.com/coastal-cottage-summer-tablescape/
Decor to Adore – https://decortoadore.net/2022/07/24-perfect-hours-in-palm-beach.html
White Arrows Home – https://www.whitearrowshome.com/decorating-a-lake-house
The Crowned Goat – https://thecrownedgoat.com/budget-friendly-decorating-tips-for-summer/
Thistle Key Lane –
https://thistlekeylane.com/studio-updates-with-coastal-vibes/
Dabbling and Decorating – https://www.dabblinganddecorating.com/authentic-maine-lobster-themed-table-setting/
County Road 407 – https://www.countyroad407.com/how-to-achieve-a-fun-coastal-look-without-using-shells/
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Rachel I love all of your wonderful coastal touches. That pelican is adorable!
Thanks Laura, I appreciate that and thank you for stopping by!
Laura,
Thanks so much.
So many fabulous ways to celebrate coastal decor! It was so much fun to follow along on your beach cottage progress. I swear I loved every project and all the finishing touches you added to make it feel like home. It’s truly a beautiful retreat! Big hugs, CoCo
CoCo, thank you for your sweet comments. It was a fun project (most of the time) for me and my husband. We have really enjoyed it there.
I’m in awe at all the great ideas and projects you’ve had for your beach cottage. It’s just so adorable! You guys did such a great job. (Love the flooring too.) All your coastal and beachy elements bring it all together for a relaxed cozy look. Happy weekend!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments, I appreciate it so much and thanks for stopping by.
Debra,
I thank you so much.
Love seeing more of your sweet beach cottage and the beautiful coastal touches. So inspiring! I know you just love it there!!!
Kristin, thanks so much, we really do love it. Thanks for stopping by!
Kristin,
I really appreciate this.
So many beautiful ideas! I love how you worked with neutrals and textures for a casual and beachy vibe! Great to hop with you!
Shelley
Thanks so much for checking it out, glad you enjoyed it!
Shelley,
I really appreciate this.
Rachel, your little beach cottage is simply charming, and I’m loving all the little ways you have made it look so cozy. Oh and the handsome pelican is just the cutest!
Michelle, I appreciate this so much. I’m happy you checked it out and enjoyed it!
Michelle,
Thanks so much.
Uuumm, are you allowed to have that many adorable coastal decor items?! From the fish and turtles to the driftwood and glass beads – all adorable. I admit to reading to fast at first. Instead of you saying soft colors, I read soft candy. Then I thought of taffy and our time spent in Seaside, FL. We had so much fun. Thanks for the beautiful examples of coastal design and great memories. Happy Summer!
Cindy, thank you for stopping by and I appreciate your sweet comments!! I haven’t had taffy in a really longtime!
Cindy,
you are so funny. Thanks for making my day.
Rachel, your beach cottage is just the cutest. Hope you’re having a blast at Haven!
Thanks Ann, I’m having a great time. I’m Learning new things and meeting some great people. I will have to process it all when I get back.
Your beach cottage has such an amazing coastal vibe Rachel. I love all your pretty details.
Kim, thanks so much. We really love the time we get to spend there!
Rachel I your beach cottage is wonderful and I love all of your beautiful coastal touches mixed with your signature farmhouse style! The cloches are so pretty and I love the painting and the vintage ship door stop! The pelican on the books is perfect too! I am going to check into the Seaside Gardening Book and the Gift from the Sea book.
Thanks so much for joining the hop. Enjoy your happy coastal cottage vibes!
Thanks Amber, I enjoyed it very much. I appreciate your sweet comments!
Amber,
Thanks so much and I appreciate you for organizing.
how beautiful! I love how you decorated with all of your coastal tips! Love it!
Stacy,
Thanks so much.
Rachel your little beach cottage is just the cutest. You have added such lovely beach decor. Thank you for the ideas, pinned!
Kelly I really appreciate your sweet comments.
Great piece of writing with immensely informative contents! I really liked the writing style and the whole process of the story building. Waiting for more posts! Cheers!!
Thank you so much. I appreciate the comments.