Warm breezes, cool tones, and hot tunes provide inspiration and ideas for updating house and home with coastal home decor.
Adding to the new season decor updating party is the glorious news that those of us who are vaccinated are cleared for fellowshipping with fellow vaccinated friends and family.
No time like the present for planning a by the sea themed spring into summer Memorial Day soirée.
House & Home – Photo by Heather Ross
Is Coastal Style Still In Style?
Quarantine granted time to reflect on and take stock of design styles. For instance, the popularity, pertinence, and staying power of the classics and the trendy.
Coastal home decor pieces in traditional influences accented with new-traditional interpretations run the gamut from Palm Beach to Palm Springs style.
Experimenting with different aspects of a design style is easy.
Introduce new takes on a classic to keep the decorating fun and fresh, and the decorative appeal of the space visually engaging to you and the eyes that will ooh and ahh over your decorating mastery.
The takeaway is this: the coastal home decor accents and accessories you find to be a stunning reflection of you and your impeccable personal taste is exactly what’s in style.
“We dream in colors borrowed from the sea.”
—Unknown
Dream and decorate in sea to sky colors of soft neutrals and crisp deep tones borrowed from the beauty of the sea.
If a total coastal home decor makeover is in your seasonal update decorating scheme plan, this post is here to give ideas.
If you find you’re leaning more towards refreshing your decor with subtle spot touches to achieve a relaxed day at the beach aesthetic, this post has got you covered like SPF 50 sunscreen.
House Beautiful- Benjamin Dhong- Photo by Lisa Romerein
Wall mirrors classify as art in this decorista’s portfolio.
Surya Wall Decor Wall Mirror in Silver
In this in the style of feature, one is silver, and the other, gold.
Serene pastels fit in comfortably with the beachside color palette.
International Caravan Windsor Carved White Console Table
Inspiration is everywhere, especially in the colors, textures, and patterns discovered under the sea.
SAFAVIEH Lighting Ivy Resin Table Lamp
SAFAVIEH Lighting 30-inch Juniper White Table Lamp
Copper Grove Muir Rosa Tufted Chair – Pink
Here’s a couple of fun pretty in pink accent chair options to consider.
Designart ‘Quartz Texture’ Upholstered Accent Chair
Designart Influence Of Line and Color Upholstered Accent Chair
Mixing styles is key when the intent is contrast through traditional meets modern juxtaposition.
House & Garden – Photo by Paul Massey
The core concept of coastal decorating style places the emphasis on creating a comfortable and inviting space rich in layers, textures, and natural elements.
House & Garden- Photo by Cristian Barnett
Wicker, rattan, seagrass, jute, and woven pieces are instantly associated with coastal chic.
Meena Modern Rattan Wall Sconce
Southern Living Ideal Home – Crane Island, Florida
Seaside chic is color rich, texture driven, and pattern at play perfect for merging the coastal vibe of the indoors to the outdoors.
East At Main’s Cheyenne Living Room Chair
Shell Shaped Metal Party Bucket
Coloring within the lines is a safe choice, but where’s the unique in that?
Modern Gold Drum Chandelier Glass Pendant
Fredrick Ramond Spyre 6-Light Chandelier in Champagne Gold
Carson 6 Light Polished Nickel Chandelier
East at Main Celyn Dining Chairs, (Set of 2)
I’m adding a personal choice of sideboard here as the lines and curves remind me of the shape of sea waves as they approach the shore.
Ponder Weathered White 3 Light Chandelier
Martha Stewart Elmcrest Natural Dining Table
Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by Joyelle West
54 in. Lippa in White oval Artificial Marble Dining Table
Woven Wood Armchair with Open Back and Woven Black Seat
Bandelier Black Rural Woven Dining Arm Chair
SAFAVIEH Dining Idola White Washed Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Quite the dynamic color combination tour de force, adding classic blue and white porcelain and ceramic accents to your coastal decorating theme frames a calm, cool, and collected picture.
Montoya Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamp
19th C French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Veranda – Suzanne Kasler – Photo by Brian Woodcock
3 – Light Lantern Geometric Pendant
Designed with scalloped edges and tapered legs with a look reminiscent of a seashell, the Liliane Velvet Barrel Chair is a casual yet elegant choice of accent chair.
Modern Scalloped Back Accent Barrel Chair – Pink
Euart 30″ Wide Tufted Polyester Armchair
Coastal Living Pebble Accent Chair
Shifting the sands from soft delicate pastels to a touch of gold coast glam.
Safavieh Gisela Gold Hex Console
20 in. Golden Gold Tree Trunk Stool
Spot-On Spot Accents
Accent chests, spot chairs, and designer look area rugs qualify as spot-on spot accents for a foyer, entryway, living, family, or sun room.
Ridge Road Décor Round Antique Aluminum Framed Wall Mirror in Silver
Roseanne Accent Chair – Gold/Grey
Gray-Washed Decorative Carved Wood Coffee Table
Carved details, natural pine wood, and a soft gray-washed finish highlights this super coastal chic style coffee table.
nuLOOM Traditional Vintage Faded Circle Frame Area Rug
White Wood Mediterranean Cabinet
Catalina Lighting Freya Table Lamp
LS Dimond Home Natural Teak Slice Console
Distinctive hardware, sleek lines, and an elegant design presence meets the criteria for the perfect accent chest.
Powerful style statement in soft shades of seaside green.
Beige Mercury Glass Table Lamp with Beige Drum Shade
Aqua Horizon Giclee Canvas Art Print
Grey/Green Framed 4 door Wine Sideboard
Mix and mingle the cocktail hour with a distinctive piece such as the Avalon rattan bar.
Gorgeous lives in the details of the statement piece.
Leave no stone unturned in your search for special pieces to tie the coastal look altogether.
Check out consignment shops, estate sales, antiques auctions, and online sites for classic pieces and curiosities destined to become the focal point of the space.
French Dry Scrape Painted Pine 2 Door Server
Part of the fun is the hunt, and the grand prize is in the treasure found.
Rugs in neutral shades and natural textures keep with the coastal casual feel and gorgeously work the room.
Seaford Diamond Zebra Rug Tan – Threshold
Shape and form again catch my eye.
The curved details of this 20th Century Painted Bombe Chest With Verde Marble Top has an under the sea quality to it.
20th Century Painted Bombe Chest With Verde Marble Top
Uzbek Suzani Handmade Embroidered Bedspread Bedcover
Maharaja Sandblasted White Wood Hand-Carved Arm Chair
Natural Becker Rattan Full Headboard
Blue and Cream Collection by Threshold
Bone Inlay Traditional Beveled Distressed Accent Mirror
Strick & Bolton Sylvie Handmade Braided Jute Reversible Runner
Accents and accessories in traditional coastal design color, texture, and pattern choices infuse the spaces and places in the home with a comfortable seaside chic aesthetic that emphasizes a there’s no place like home or the beach vibe.
Sydney 32″ Wide Down Cushion Armchair
vidaXL Folding Director’s Chair 2 pcs Bamboo and Canvas
Dallas-based designer Jan Showers words serve as design tip numero uno in my book.
I realize black may not be the color that immediately springs to mind when considering the coastal style color wheel, but it’s the color that lends a touch of elegance to any decor style it graces.
See (or should I say sea) what I mean?
Coastal elegance is beautifully defined through black decor pieces and accessories.
Enzo Barrel Chair Tangled White-Black
Inspire Me! Home Decor Elegance FAR01 Indoor Area Rug
Papasan chairs capture the look of casual chic, and speaking from personal ownership experience, is one super comfortable seating option.
Papasan Chair with Round Pillow Cushion and Cream Wicker Weave
This super chic space speaks fluent seaside sophistication to me.
Some may say this upholstery is more tropical than coastal.
I say it’s lovely and just the deviation from the too literal design style interpretation needed for the space.
Nice complementing piece.
Step away from the expected by throwing the eye a curveball with a chic choice of conservation piece.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis Paparazzi Photo
StyleCraft Atmore Ceramic White Table Lamp – White Softback Fabric Shade
I’m including this lovely video as it is befitting the end to a serene and relaxing day spent oceanside and the end of this coastal home decor extravaganza.
Take a moment, hit play, and take it in.
“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.”
—Robert Wyland
Decorating is an adventure in personal style that should always inspire our imagination and bring us immense joy.
