Looking for coastal decorating ideas? If you want a calming seaside-inspired space that feels light and airy, look to the ocean. From whitewashed wood and soft blue hues to tactile accessories and tranquil artwork, there's a whole host of easy ways to give your home a stylish nautical nod. From the living room to the bedroom, read on and discover how to transform your home into a blissful ocean-side oasis.

Here, a rustic feature wall bursting with natural texture transports this living room straight to the Cornish shores of Poldark country. The hit TV show is famously home to weathered coastal cliffs peppered with distinctive stone-walled farmhouses. Soft neutral colours lighten the rugged and rich-toned wall, while a smart navy sofa makes the space comfortable and modern. 

Create a simple yet calming gallery wall with coastal art that shares a coordinated palette. Design your gallery with prints filled with watery shores, moored boats and coastal caves. Then frame them simply with coordinated beech wood frames. 

A classic seaside staple, nothing says coastal quite like blue and white stripes. Here, this iconic pattern has been layered and carried across the small living room using curtains, upholstery and cushions. A fresh backdrop of floor-to-ceiling, white-panelled walls completes the calm and collected look.

Enliven a coastal-style breakfast room with a smart and fresh window treatment that looks the part. Uplifting white shutters lend themselves so well to seaside schemes thanks to the strong lined and chunky wooden window dressing. We love how fresh this room feels, complete with watery wave-print wallpaper in a turquoise hue. 

The micro trend 'coastal grandma' is making big waves on social media right now. To get the look, intermingle calming coastal colours with vintage-style accessories to create a bright yet welcoming coast meets country decorated space. This bedroom ticks all the 'coastal grandma' boxes. Country charming wallpaper shapes a pretty backdrop for fresh, white wooden bedroom furniture. Pale blue bedlinen layered with sandy-toned linen cushions makes for a cosy finish.

When searching for coastal decorating ideas, look beyond classic blue and whites to other bright nautical colours. The Furniture Village Riviera collection teams weathered ash furniture with uplifting and vivid seaside town colours to create a vibrant and fresh 'cosmopolitan by the sea' vibe. 

Weave beautiful watery paint effects into your scheme for a more sophisticated take on the coastal look. This beautiful bedroom idea reinvents beach style with soothing eau de Nil colours of the palest green-blue. Create balance and oceanic character with refreshing white bed linen awash with blue-printed sea creatures. 

Give your living room a calming and contemporary coastal vibe with clean shapes and pale shades of wood. Deeper denim tones and modular lines transport this living room to the stylish Mediterranean coastline. Pair natural woven textures with weathered leather and wood to finish the look.

Team a white backdrop and wicker furniture for a laid-back contemporary look—tropical island style. This modern and airy dining room takes on a sun-baked effect with a pale wood circular table teamed with wicker chairs and pendant lights. Add to the white-hot vibe with light and bright accessories and a dose of greenery. 

Transform a plain white living room into a welcoming beach house retreat by staggering seaside accessories across a few levels. Simple floating shelves make the ideal surface to display a selection of sea-bird prints, coastal-coloured ceramics and glass storm lanterns.  For a final sand-dune-style flourish, add greenery in white pots.

Get the coastal kitchen look just right with a fresh white backdrop enhanced by coastal-inspired attention to detail. Striped ceramics, natural sisal-fibre floor rugs and glass nautical-style pendant lights make a practical and pretty beachside fit. 

An easy way to extend the coastal look to the kitchen is to switch the kitchen wall tiles with country-style wood panelling painted in a neutral tone. Ensure you give the woodwork a layer of splash-proof protection for long-lasting results.  

Add a touch of tropical to your coastal-style garden terrace. Pair whitewashed tones with a modular corner sofa upholstered in sun-bleached toned fabric. Then top with turquoise cushions printed with sea-life motifs for a cosy coastal corner packed with personality. 

Make a tiny living room cosy by the sea with two-toned wood-clad walls and mismatched furniture. Fill in the gaps with pops of bright-coloured cushions for a look that is full of fresh air and coastal character.

Turn a home office into the perfect coastal-style workspace. Start with white-clad walls and an industrial-look desk then frame the space with vintage seaside-inspired wall art and accessories to make a work day feel like a holiday. 

Turn bland wood cladding into a stunning feature for your coastal bathroom. This ombre paint effect is ultra-modern and mirrors the many shades of the sea. Horizontal lines carry through the scheme thanks to the smart white shutters and French Riviera-style fluffy towels.

Whimsical turquoise waves wallpaper surrounding a crisp white bed turns a classic bedroom into a refreshing coastal-style space. We love this graphic print that adds an alternative Japanese twist to the coastal look. 

Channel the natural textures of a beachscape and opt for rattan seating and beautiful woven accessories. Teamed with blue-grey sealife prints, it'll offer a more contemporary take on the coastal theme and create a laid-back look with clean lines and cool colours. Breezy voiles and textured rugs continue the chill-out factor while bleached driftwood wall art adds in notes of the Med.

Whether you're near the ocean or not, set the scene on a patio or decked terrace with beach pebble tones and nautical patterns. Frame pale wooden garden furniture with plenty of striped cushions and snug blankets, then pull out the storm lanterns and listen out for the sound of waves against the shoreline.

Anchor a traditional coastal-style living room with a large area rug that evokes the feel of the deep blue sea. Coin the classic look with an antique-style print in a blend of cream and indigo blue, then continue the refined coastal vibe with seascape artwork and brass-finish lighting and lanterns for nautical charm.

Give a navy blue and grey kitchen a coastal update with smart lobster silhouette print fabric accessories. Add to the look with colourful red crabs printed on crockery for a modern twist on a coastal kitchen.

Incorporating nautical details into your bathroom scheme can transport you to the beach in a flash with minimal on-a-budget effort. Sailboat, compass or anchor motif transfers make a classic and charming addition to simple boardwalk-style cladding.

A pared-back wood backdrop and white sofa are all it takes to make this minimalist beach-house-style living room coastal quaint. The layers of pretty seaside motif lightweight mix-and-match fabrics stand out against the off-white walls and seal the deal. 

Give your living room a Miami makeover with muted shades and modern white furniture. A low-level modular sofa is contemporary yet relaxed, while a moody photographic print of the ocean and a vase of dried coastal grasses are the perfect final flourishes.

Recycled or faded furniture is a key element to coastal schemes as well-worn and sunbleached wood surfaces take on an organic feel. Complete a bedroom scheme with light fabrics in ocean-inspired motifs. Pinstripe pillows look relaxed and clean—especially set against watercolour tones. Sandpiper bird motifs hopping over the bed linen make a refreshing alternative to classic gulls. 

A pale, tonal colour scheme that maximises available light needn't feel bland. Use bright textiles in rich blue shades for a bold focal point. Here, inky blue tones that echo darker ocean days make a real statement in this fresh white bathroom, while creating a sense of coastal atmosphere and openness.

Create a charming nook to enjoy sea views—or dreams of them—with fabrics that continue the vibe. An alternative to blue, this shade of stormy grey looks smart and refreshing with zingy yellow sailboat and lighthouse motifs. 

Bring a little beach life to your dining room with a beautiful collection of recycled glassware inspired by the colours of the sea. Enhance the vintage beach shack chic with matching pendant lights, upcycled dining furniture and classic coastal-style linen fabrics in bleached tones. 

Coastal schemes needn't be bright and whimsical. If you're yearning for a home by the sea, stormy grey tones can create a stylish and contemporary space with plenty of atmosphere. Potted coastal grasses bring the seascape indoors and make a sculptural statement in this laid-back living room.

For a modern coastal scheme, create a feature wall of driftwood with rustic sanded wood planks or raw panelling. This textured backdrop creates a striking feature wall and is the perfect way to offset a muted dining table dressed with organic linens and a vase of coastal reeds.

Make your guests feel as though they're dining by the sea with this fun photographic wall mural of a typical beach scene. Ensure it's tasteful rather than tacky by keeping the rest of the room white and minimal. Just a few coastal notes, such as the driftwood-style table and fisherman's pendant lighting, complete the scheme.

Give your bedroom a maritime mood with dramatic navy blue walls. The rich tone will instantly transform your space into a cosy, smart and effortlessly elegant retreat. Balance the heavy walls with a weathered wood headboard and smartly striped bed linen. Then, use lighting techniques to create pools of warm light. We love how the brass frame of the tripod lamp shines out from the deep blue backdrop. 

Let the rush of the ocean fall over your bathroom with a sea of blue-hued tiles. Create a patchwork of grey, seafoam and marine blue tones to add depth to your space. Balance the busy tiling with white accents and upcycle a weathered wooden unit for the perfect rustic sink pedestal to complete the coastal look.

A coastal scheme evokes a soft blue palette, but don't be afraid to turn décor conventions on their head. This country bathroom with rustic bevelled wall tiles is a stylish example of how other colours can work, too. The rich red roll-top bath and cabinet offer a gentle nod to the coast when teamed with a rope-framed mirror, delicate seashell handles and glass hurricane lighting.

Ideal for guest rooms, this calming coastal scheme uses pastel blue and soft taupe to create a restful sleeping space. The daybed is layered with rustic linens and soft fabrics for a subtle country twist, while the oversized hamper basket makes a textured nightstand solution, with hidden storage.

Add relaxed coastal charm to your dining room with faux beach-hut-style wallpaper. Make the space feel bright and airy with a pale wood-effect pattern and add sheer window voiles for plenty of natural light. Pair with a splash of darker pine across your furnishings for a subtle, rustic contrast.

Channel the spirit of the seas in a coastal-themed bedroom for your little ones. Awash with nautical motifs, this soft blue and white scheme with adventurous cabin-style beds is sure to capture their imaginations. Our favourite bit? The gorgeous window seat, framed by suspended seagulls.

What could be more coastal than a beach house overlooking the white sands, close enough to hear waves lapping the shore? Sheer linen curtains will move with the breeze and allow natural light to flood in. Layered bedding and blankets add to the restful and inviting scheme, while a seagrass bed canopy creates a rustic finish. Pure bliss!

Introduce blue and white ceramics to your dining table for a scheme that's full of coastal charisma. Whether you're serving seafood or cereal, tableware inspired by the coast is bound to brighten up your day. Make the inky blue accessories pop with pale wood furniture and rustic rattan dining chairs.

A beach hut is the ultimate seaside luxury and if you are lucky enough to own one, make sure it's styled to the max. This funky example is more Malibu than Margate, with white-clad walls, a colourful aquamarine sofa and a luxe gold cocktail trolley for that all-important Pina Colada by the waves.

Rustic wood, shiny aluminium or galvanised steel—storm lanterns are a firm favourite for creating a coastal ambience. Used inside or out with real or battery-operated candles, they're an easy atmospheric accessory for all coastal looks.

For a loud and proud nautical scheme, use wallpaper and fabrics with whimsical coastal motifs. This pale blue backdrop is swimming with sailboats, while a charming striped Roman blind carries through the baby blue colour scheme. A butler sink and larder cupboard are the perfect rustic features to finish this vintage seaside scheme.

Team inky fabrics with whitewashed furniture for a smart Long Island-inspired scheme. Traditional tastes will appreciate this more elegant take on the coastal trend. Match heavy white wood units with dark blue furnishings and add chrome accessories to complete the luxurious look.

Bright yet calming, this scheme teams shades of blue with whitewashed walls for a cohesive open-plan room. Tonal hues zone the different living spaces, from the blue-black feature wall in the kitchen to the soft denim-hued corner sofa in the sitting area. Add white ceramics and monochrome beach prints to complete the contemporary yet relaxed coastal look.

Smartly striped rugs, oversized nautical pendant lights and blue and white crockery turn this large, bright kitchen into a Hamptons-style hub for the whole family. Created with nautical-inspired accessories that can be changed seasonally, this versatile look can be easily recreated regardless of your existing cabinetry.

Nautical themes are always a practical and timeless choice for children. Red, white and blue fabrics will make the room fresh and bright, while a compass wall motif adds a fun twist befitting of any aspiring explorer.

Combine varying weathered wood textures with refreshing tones of white and blue for a classic coastal look. Nautical stripes across the upholstery keep the look relaxed yet sophisticated, while the navy embroidered blooms on this sofa add an interesting twist.

Transform an open-plan living room into a relaxed seaside scene with a calming palette of sandy neutrals and sun-bleached white, offset with waves of deep ocean blue. Accessorise the coastal colour scheme with weathered wood and wicker for a relaxed and airy feel. 

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