Are you ready to bring the summer into your home? One style that absolutely screams summer is of course coastal interior design. When decorating your home in this style, you will get a light, airy and relaxed beach house feel to your home. With these 14 coastal room decor ideas you will be able to transform your home – all on a budget!
Also, coastal room decor is one of the most popular summer trends every year – and for a good reason. But that also makes these budget-friendly decor picks even better, cause you can use them every year and still be trendy!
If you love coastal room decor, you don’t want to miss this post – My Top 21 Coastal Bathroom Decor Ideas.
So, if your looking to update either your bedroom, living room or just give your home an overall beachy feel to it, these small decor details will help you achieve just that. The best part is that all of these picks are all under $30! Now, let’s dive into the post!
1. Coastal Linen Pillow Covers
First off we have lightweight linen pillow covers that will instantly add a breezy, beachside feel to any sofa, bed or armchair. Look for pale tones such as sand, ivory and seafoam blue. These ones are my favorite and I love the combination of these two together in a sofa or on the bed. To make it even more interesting, you can add a pillow in another shape as well.
2. Coastal Shell or Coral-Inspired Decor
I looove these details, both the coastal corals and the shells. Corals are absolutely beautiful to use as decorations on a few books, while the shells look beautiful as a bowl for your jewerly. These two pieces will give your space such a beachy and coastal vibe without being expensive at all.
3. Coastal Inspired Rattan Trays
Rattan or seagrass trays are absolutely perfect for coffee tables, vanities or even in the kitchen. They add so much texture to your space and also give your home that chill and laid-back look – a true vacation home. The best part is that they come in so many different varieties, different shapes, different colors and so on. Style them with candles, a small vase and a stack of coasters.
4. Affordable Coastal Art Prints
Changing your artwork throughout the seasons is one of the fastest ways to shift the vibe in an entire room. When choosing prints with a coastal vibe you should look for soft ocean hues, beach landscapes or abstract watercolors.
5. Sea Salt or Driftwood-Scented Candles
Not only does candles set the mood visually, but they can also make your home smell soo good – like a true coastal escape. So, look for simple white jars, coastal blue ones or even a soft pink jar. This will help keep the decor minimal and coastal inspired.
6. Dried Pampas Grass or Sea Oats
It’s so beautiful to add dried pampas grass in tall vases, as well as sea oats. The best part is that they need no maintenance, you can just get them and then let them be. A helpful tip is to lightly spray pampas grass with hairspray to keep the plumes from shedding.
7. Coastal Soft Blue or White Throw Blankets
Next up we have throw blankets, these are beautiful to drape over the end of the bed, a chair or even your couch. But it’s important to stick to breathable materials such as cotton and also colors that will reflect the sea and the sand.
8. Nautical Striped Towels
One absolute must is of course nautical striped towels, both kitchen towels and bath towels. This will enhance the coastal vibe massivly, since it’s such a big piece. I love it!
9. Small Driftwood or Rattan Mirrors
These mirrors are such a beautiful decor piece on the wall. It adds both visual interest and that organic coastal texture. You can hang it above a sideboard, by the entryway or even in the bathroom. Wherever you think it fits your home!
10. Rope or Jute Light Fixtures (Mini Versions!)
Think rope table lamps with a wrapped robe base or even a ceilling light. You can also add a smaller ceiling lamp with the cable wrapped in robe – in your window or even above your nightstands. These will add a coastal visual punch.
11. Coastal Mini Potted Faux Plants
Of course you need some greenery as well in your coastal home. Here, you should remember to choose coastal green plants, such as eucalyptus, ferns or tropical palms. Then put them in coastal themed pots, sandy pots or woven baskets.
12. Beachy Wall Hooks
I believe this is such a beautiful little detail, but also functional! You can use them for towels, hats or bags by the door. You can either go for driftwood ones or something even more inspired from the ocean, such as these ones with sea stars.
13. Woven Storage Baskets
I love storage baskets! They are both practical and beautiful – plus there are so many different versions and sizes. You can use them for decoration, extra throws, magazines and even as planters. The options are endless!
14. Blue or White Ceramic Accents
Lastly, we have ceramic details such as soap dispensers, vases, trays or even a sponge holder. All of these details can make the space come together, but it’s important to remember to stay to the coastal color theme, such as blue and white.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, I would say that the key to a coastal home is keeping it light and effortless. You can always start with just a few items and then layer different textures and decor pieces over time. Personally, I love using natural light and neutral tones as a base – then I add little pops like a striped pillow or a shell-shaped candle holder depending on the season.
Even if you’re miles from the beach, your home can still make your home feel like a summer getaway.
Now, which ones of these are your favorites? Let me know in the comments below!
