Who wouldn’t want coastal chic with sophisticated details in home? The first thing you need to do is to determine your theme. We share the tips that will make it easier for you to decide while bringing the beach atmosphere to your home.
How to Decorate for Coastal Style?
The coastline has its own unique style elements. Even if you don’t live by the sea, you can bring the coastal atmosphere into your home with these timeless design trends. The rule is simple, take inspiration from the soft tones of coastal serenity and cheerful patterns that you can mix and match. To explain in a little more detail, pair teal with coral colors and balance with sand tones. Decorative products, throws, cushions, throw pillows, rugs, lighting… Use the tips we’ve shared with you to create a fresh ambience by combining all these pieces.
Go for Natural Materials in Interiors
To add a coastal atmosphere to your beachside living space or city home, incorporate plenty of natural elements and textures such as wood, linen, jute, sisal and rattan. Remember, no coastal home is complete without incorporating products designed from natural materials. First, make the floor interesting with warm wooden parquet. For carpeting, choose sisal carpets, which are extremely durable, healthy and suitable for the coastal atmosphere. For a layered look, lay cotton rugs in maritime tones over the carpet.
You can consider a palette that reflects the sand, sea and sky when designing a beach house decoration that is not limited to blue and white. Think soft and relaxing colors like white, cream, beige and blue. You can add a few shades to balance out the appeal of vibrant hues inspired by the outdoors. Don’t forget to enliven your seating areas with green, large-leaved indoor flowers.
When using the coastal theme in your living spaces, you may be tempted to place realistic-looking artworks such as beach photos, waves and the sea. But remember, these are not your only options! You can refer to the ocean or the sand, but not literally. You can opt for abstract pieces depicting the crashing waves of the ocean and marine life.
Suggestion: AGT, Çamsan for wooden floors and Elly Concept for sisal carpets.
Designed in light and flowing fabrics, tulle curtains create a soft and relaxing feel, adding the perfect touch to a beach decor scheme. On the other hand, they also help to balance strong tonal contrasts. Remember, it’s rare to find a beach house that isn’t filled with light and freshness… You can choose linen for the fabric of the tulle curtains, referring to the summer wind.
Get closer to achieving a complete beach house atmosphere by using natural products in textile products such as tulle curtains, tablecloths, throw pillows and duvet covers that you will use throughout your home. Duvet covers and bedspreads made of linen, bamboo or muslin fabric, and throw pillows that emphasize the beach look are among the rising trends. It should be added that rattan pieces have been more popular than ever in recent years. Rattan wall decorations add a cozy look to your living spaces while also carrying a style signature. Bamboo bookshelves or side tables are among the must-haves of the beach house while winking at the retro style. Don’t forget to add the finishing touch to your decoration with candles placed on the coffee tables.
Suggestion: You can check Bella Maison, Beymen for duvet covers and throw pillows; Chakra, D’Maison for rattan decorative products and candles.
Design a Coastal Kitchen
In coastal-style homes, kitchens are usually designed with an open plan. The island in the center of the kitchen encourages family members to cook together. Whether your kitchen is open-plan or closed, the important thing is to give it character. Over the past decades, as one kitchen trend has collapsed and another has risen, the winners have always been kitchen designs with their own unique style. Choosing intermediate tiles is a great opportunity to give your kitchen character. Hand-painted patterns give your kitchen a cool sense of space.
Instead of storing frequently used kitchen utensils such as plates, bowls and glasses behind closed cabinets, place them on open shelves. Hanging pipes on the wall or on the sides of cabinets with hooks to attach the items you use all the time such as strainers, ladles and colanders can be both practical and stylish. Wicker baskets make fruits look much more appetizing than you think. If retro or eclectic is more your style, add bonus points for electronics like refrigerators and coffee makers. For a final touch of cool, use an old-school metal table fan.
Suggestion: Choose from SMEG, Ariete, Gracebrands and Paşabahçe brands for retro-style refrigerators, fans and other electronics, and Gracebrands and Paşabahçe brands for kitchen utensils such as plates and bowls.
Prepare a Dining Room to Match the Concept
In this era, the rules for dining room decoration are more relaxed than ever. Whether it’s a corner in the kitchen or a room, one of the first things you need to do is to make the most of the walls. Yes, you read that right, the walls! Hanging vintage plates or vintage oysters on wallpaper or wainscoting will add character to your dining area. Solid furniture is the perfect match for beach house decor.
On the other hand, if we add that every table needs good lighting, the brass sconces you will hang on the wall and the wooden textured ceiling lighting that will fall on the table are among the pieces that will add color to the character of the room. Dark colors and sleek metal accents may seem out of place in a beach house, but they can add a much-needed sense of contrast. Even bolder accents can fit right in, such as a striking black solid console to balance with the rest of your space.
Suggestion: Check out Vakko Hom and Mudo Concept for solid furniture and lighting products.
Choose a White Sofa with Removable Covers
One of the best decorating investments for a beach house is to buy a sofa with removable covers for easy cleaning and to prevent wear and tear. When designing the living room, plan with your lifestyle in mind. For a busy household with lots of guests, opt for oversized, modular furniture that offers flexibility. Pair neutral-toned throw pillows thrown over the sofa with a pretty sofa throw to make sure the pallet is layered with warmth. Slipcovered furniture is a staple in every beach house, but to keep your space feeling modern, you may want to install pieces with sleek silhouettes and clean lines. Balance it out with decorative furniture and items that break with tradition, such as raw wood or bamboo coffee tables, metal photo frames and frameless mirrors.
Suggestion: Check IKEA and JSYK for sofas with removable covers, and English Home and Madame Coco for textiles such as throw pillows and seat covers.
Apply Blue Tones in the Bedroom
Bedrooms are one of the best places to reflect your decorating personality in living spaces. You don’t have to use only solid colors when applying this style. You can choose every shade of the blue color palette in the bedroom. Layers of cozy covers, natural textured tulle curtains that blow in the wind and various personal trinkets are vital design components. Marine-themed pillows and a bed shawl on a pale blue duvet cover or bedspread are great examples of modern design.
Suggestion: For Cozy duvet cover set and other bedroom textiles, you can benefit from Zara Home and HM Home brands.
Bathroom Tiles Gain Personality
While most of us decorate our living spaces, we neglect the bathroom, one of the most frequently used rooms in our homes. First of all, your bathroom deserves as much attention as any other room in your home and offers a great opportunity to reflect modern coastal design. You can achieve the look you want by focusing on light coastal colors and minimalist accents. Tiles and faucets are more than just a practical choice when it comes to setting the mood. While décor and style are crucial for setting the tone, basics like tiles and faucets provide an ever-changing foundation for your beach oasis.
Stone-colored tiles and antique gold or metal retro faucets go perfectly together, while vibrant tiles like turquoise can be paired with modern faucets. Add the finishing touch with soft towels, loincloths and bathmats made from natural yarns.
Suggestion: You can check Vitra and Kale for tile and faucet models, and Irya brands for bathroom sets.
BONUS: Luxury Touches with Stone Fireplace
A stone fireplace is one of the natural pieces to add to the architectural details while giving your home a beach atmosphere! On days when you have to experience the cold weather, a fireplace made of natural stone will give your home a luxurious touch. You can frame a fireplace designed with large or small pieces of stone with wood that preserves its natural texture and even use it as an area where you can display decorative products. Do not ignore the effect that a flashy fireplace will have on your large living room.
