Coastal Interior Design Style

We are continuing on with our interior design style series today with a focus on coastal interior design.

Everyone is familiar with coastal or beachy style decor, but it’s fun to look at the many variations. Personally, I like coastal best when it’s done subtly; using mostly texture and color to tell the nautical story with few beachy accents.

Coastal interior desgin characteristics

natural materials
breezy
weathered wood
texture
coastal colors
nautical accents

Coastal living room designs

The living room is the most obvious place you’ll see coastal interior design highlighted.

coastal interior design style — *via hgtv*

The slipcovered sofa keeps this look casual along with the textured rattan chair. The blue and white striped rug and the simple oar on the wall are subtle nods.

beachy decor living room — *via our boat house*

I chose the second living room as an example of how it can be done with little to no blue. The brown and white color scheme with the textured rug is beautiful.

coastal style kitchen ideas

How to infuse coastal interior design into the kitchen? Here are two very different ideas.

The first kitchen has no obvious coastal indication. However, the all white walls paired with the almost white washed wood floors and wicker pendants easily pass for a breezy coastal kitchen.

beachy kitchen ideas — *via architecture lab*

The second is a fun, kitschy take that I think is really well done. It has a perfectly collected-over-time look that I love.

beachy style dining room ideas

Beach days are fun and relaxing and I love how these two dining rooms reflect that vibe.

light and bright beachy dining room decor — *via architecture lab*

I’m a sucker for mismatched chairs. The color scheme of this dining room is so cheerful and bright.

coastal interior design style dining rooms — *via country living*

The informal and weathered elements of this dining room make it feel like a place you could sit and hang out for hours. Just like the beach.

Coastal Interior Design: Bedrooms

If bedrooms are supposed to be relaxed and restful, going with a coastal vibe is a natural fit.

hamptons style bedroom ideas — *via architecture lab*

I love the textured bed, the interesting lamp on the dresser, and all of those exposed beams and walls. Beautiful.

small bedroom ideas — *via country living*

Small but adorable, I love the coordinating (but not exactly the same) quilts so much!

Coastal Style Bathroom Ideas

Bathrooms are another place to have a little fun with your design and showcase your coastal style.

coastal interior design : bathroom decorating and wallpaper — *via elle decor*

If you want to go full out with your beachy style, this bathroom is a beautiful example of how to do it! So unique.

paneled bathroom ideas — *via instagram*

Paneling is another element that speaks to coastal interior design. The blue color and little sailboat make this feel like a calming place to unwind.

What do you think of coastal interior design? Love it or not for you?

Check out the rest of our interior design style series:

I had intended to finish this design-style series before the end of summer but got behind. I intend to wrap it up next time with eclectic design styles.