Living room coastal decor

39 Coastal Living Room Ideas to Inspire You

Thinking about redecorating the living room of your beach home? These beautiful coastal living room ideas will inspire you and give you plenty of ideas for decorating the perfect family room. Whether you prefer a feminine seaside look or a bold nautical style, these gorgeous living rooms are sure to spark your creativity. We love coastal decor for its breezy style and cool ocean tones.

When it comes to decorating a living room, there are certain pieces of furniture that you must have! Be sure to pick out the right coastal sofa as this is likely going to be the highlight of your room.

You’ll also need to consider picking out some cozy coastal accent chairs so that your guests have a place to sit. Lastly, the perfect coastal coffee table will help to center your room.

Those are the major design decisions you’ll have to make regarding curating the perfect coastal style living room your family will love!

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Let’s take a peek at some of the most inspiring coastal living rooms designed for beach homes by the best coastal interior designers!

Blue and White Striped Rug

This light-filled living room has a blue and white striped rug which makes it one of the best coastal living room ideas that really stands out. Two beige slipcovered sofas are sitting across from each other with a wood coffee table in between. The fireplace is decorated with a cool blue beach framed photograph.

@lifeonvirginiastreet

Rope Chandelier

A cool, inviting living room that features a stunning floor-to-ceiling marble accent fireplace. The mantle is just a group of free-floating natural wood shelves. An open pillared rope chandelier hangs above a clean framed glass-top coffee table. The plush, soft blue chairs fill out the space with a blonde oak table between them.

Beth Lindsey Interior Design

Marlin Fish Wall Decor

A black and white pinstriped coastal sectional provides a creative contrast to the brilliantly blue Marlin Fish hanging on the back wall. A natural driftwood chandelier hangs above dual rattan end tables. A green potted plant completes the space with a natural element.

@shopskout

Surfboard Wall Decor

This bright living room features a full-length white brick fireplace with wicker basket accents. A polished natural wood surfboard sits off center from the black fireplace framing on the wall. Soft gray couches, natural wood seating chairs, and coffee tables sit atop of a rough-hewn brown rug.

@laurenpressey

Wicker Furniture

Here is a beachside bungalow living room that features white wicker furniture with grey and white striped cushions. A glass-topped wicker coffee table centers the room. Two wicker pom-style seats are placed next to large potted palms. Coastal living rooms almost always have at least one piece of wicker furniture or decor!

@donna_guyler_design

Large Coral Photo Art

This cozy living room is softened with blues, yellows, and beige tones. The large coral photo art is offset by a white frame. The blue patterned curtains tie together the blues from the art with the pillows on the sofa.

@blackbanddesign

Lifebuoys on the Mantel

A classic white fireplace sits below a white framed mirror. Two buoys tied with natural rope sit atop the mantle next to potted greenery. The bookshelves frame either side of the fireplace with additional coastal decorations.

@australian_nautical_style

Painted Blue Ceiling

Exposed white beams accent a sea-foam blue shiplap ceiling. A framed painting sits above a dark wood accent table. An ivory coastal ottoman is placed in the center of the room to serve as a coffee table with a navy blue tray on top.

@studiomiel

Palm Centerpiece Decor

Palms in a clear vase sit atop a wicker ottoman in the center of the room. A white fireplace with herringbone tile accent is topped with a natural wood mantle. An array of greenery, both print and physical, are on the shelves.

@sandandsisal

Tropical Print Accent Chairs

Bright blue throw pillows accent a plush white sofa. A navy and white herringbone rug is placed in the center of the room. Two bold tropical print accent chairs add character and depth to the coastal decor.

@agk_designstudio

Blue and White Striped Sofa

The blue and white awning striped sofa has two cream throw pillows with beige trim. The sofa is placed in front of a wall of bright, white trimmed windows. A chair with an ivory slipcover sits underneath a blue and white print poster in a frame. Stripes certainly give coastal living rooms a more preppy and traditional feeling!

Mackenzie Horan

Blue Console Table

A tan rug with navy trim centers the living room. Against the back of a clean, white sofa is against a sky blue console table. Using blue furniture is one of the top coastal living room ideas. A damask patterned blue and white sitting chair completes the sitting space. White built-in bookcases with blue backing frame either side of the fireplace and TV.

Elena Phillips Interiors

Pineapple Chandelier

Coastal living rooms can be tropical, too! A shell-framed mirror is on the center of a white shiplap wall with four gold plant frames in this Palm Beach living room. The blush pink sofa has two tropical print throw pillows. A solid white pineapple chandelier is mounted above a wicker storage chest.

palmbeachlately

Boho Coastal Pillows

Boho coastal pillows in navy and white accent a cream-colored sofa in this modern coastal living room. A geometric print wraps the bottom of a live plant. The window is partially covered by a boho and geometric-inspired hanging.

@stephaniekrausdesigns

Sailboat Pillow

The driftwood mirror centers this sitting space. A white sectional with a variety of blue throw pillows is sat next to a wicker rug. The pillows are a mix of stripe patterns, geometric patterns, a sailboat pillow and buttons.

Paint Me Pink

Beige Sofas

This bright, bright living room has two long beige sofas on either side of a blonde wood coffee table. The sofas are adorned with cozy throw pillows and have a seamless bottom cushion. A tall ficus in the corner adds greenery to the space.

Pure Salt Interiors

Blue Accent Chair and White Garden Stool

A seersucker print chair with dark wood legs is placed next to a white garden stool with geometric cutouts. Built-in bookcases are on either side of the cozy window. There is a small, cream-colored bench beneath the window with blue striped pillows. A white garden stool is always a handy sidekick.

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Seashell Mirror

The solid white seashell mirror is above the mantle, against a solid white beadboard above the fireplace. The flooring is a rich, warm wood. The sofa is a coastal blue with white piping for the trim. An easygoing space for relaxing!

Elements of Style

Surfer Decor

This whimsical seating room has two earth green stools around a coffee table next to a cozy blue sofa. The photo above the sofa features a surfer with a bright yellow surfboard. A quaint bench by the window has a navy blue cover throw with some pillows.

Kate Lester Interiors

Blue Plaid Chair

Broad built-in bookshelves frame a black framed fireplace. A blue plaid chair and ottoman sit askew to the cedar chest coffee table. Green plants are on the shelves, end table, and by the patio door windows.

@asimplystylednest

Blue Rug

There is a floral patterned blue rug on top of a cool wood floor. The couches are coordinating with their shades of cream and gray blue. A natural wood table sits against the back wall with a square, serene framed photo above.

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Coral Throw Pillows

This sunny space has a wicker side chair and a cream-colored sofa. The coastal throw pillows are a variety of coral with geometric patterns. A side table has a white statement piece of faux sea life. Coral is a color I wish I saw more often in coastal living rooms and interiors!

@digsdesignco

Ladder to Loft

This vaulted ceiling living space features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. A distressed wood ladder is placed next to the loft. A chicken wire-framed chandelier hangs above a sleek grey sofa.

@oldsilvershed

Navy Accent Chairs

Here is an example of an open concept living room that has a variety of comfortable seating. The two navy accent chairs with natural wood arms and legs complement the black and tan patterned rug. The oil painting on the wall adds a nice coastal art touch.

@lilypadcottage

Layered Rugs

This seaside living room has two wicker chairs around a sand colored sofa with navy throw pillows. A low hardwood coffee table is in the center of two layered rugs. Fresh flowers on the center and side tables warm the space. The best coastal living room ideas always integrate nature into the space.

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Navy Blue Walls

Several monochromatic framed photos of seashells are hung on navy blue walls. A soft grey slipcover is on the couch. The throw pillows are patterned with damask, geometric, and crab designs in a variety of blues. Since coastal living rooms tend to be bright, you can proceed with confidence in going with a bold wall color like this!

@sandandsisal

Lots of Indoor Plants

A wicker couch with cream sofa cushions and bright pastel throw pillows sits on top of a beige rug. The photos behind the sofa are in a variety of sizes and frames. There are plenty of indoor plants to add freshness and greenery to this space.

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Neutral Rug and Table

The oversize oat colored sectional sits atop a tan and white colored rug. The walls have a square paneling detail as an accent feature. The center table is wicker with a white ceramic indented top.

@lifeonvirginiastreet

Rattan Accent Chairs

Two geometric inspired rattan accent chairs with cream cushions frame this seating space. An open patio door leads to a water feature outside. Soft blue print sofas with white legs are on either side of a white table.

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Sea Green Tropical Accents

A bold blue lamp sits atop a cream colored side table with drawers. Bright green plants warm up the white walls and blonde wood floors. The throw pillows on the couch are patterned to add interest to the space.

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Sectional Sofa and Stripe Rug

This large cream-colored sectional sits atop a blue and white striped rug. A natural wood coffee table is in the center of the space with two blue pouf seats. A bright, sunny outdoor space is outside of the white curtains.

@karahebertinteriors

Soft Blue Sofa

A neutral patterned berber rug centers this space. A large, plus soft blue sectional sofa with wooden legs is set against a large wall of windows. The best modern coastal living room ideas involve using natural light where you can. A white coffee table with creative side cutouts is next to the sofa.

@karahebertinteriors

Striped Poofs

Natural wood trimmed stairs lead up against a shiplap wall. Two navy striped poufs are in front of chairs with white slipcovers. A rattan rug with beige trim brings the room together. What do you think about this coastal family room?

@kerripopofprettyblog

Teal Paint Behind Built-in Shelves

Clean, white lines of built in shelves contrast brightly with the teal paint on the back of the shelves. The bottom cabinets have dark door pulls with rattan door insets. Two wooden fish on blocks sit atop the shelf center of the TV.

@digsdesignco

White Sofa and Brown Rattan Side Table

A cozy, white sofa with unique shades of blue throw pillows sits in front of a bright window. A brown rattan side table is next to the couch with a white sea anemone sculpture on the bottom shelf. A white and pale blue lamp is on top of the side table next to fresh flowers in water.

@digsdesignco

Large Sailboat Replica Decor

These white beadboard walls with an upper navy accent wall have wicker shades in the windows. A distressed blue trunk is the center coffee table in front of a bold striped pattern couch. The large sailboat replica sits against the corner wall with ships on decorative plates along the trim of the beadboard.

Meredith Hutchison

Turquoise Coffee Table

This quaint living space has a cream and grey vertical striped sofa. The turquoise coffee table with a natural wood top has wicker baskets for style and storage. A round, distressed white wood mirror sits above the couch on a pale blue wall.

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Vintage Rattan Chairs Painted in Krylon Catalina Mist

This aqua, white and natural brown living room has a classic, clean lined fireplace. A painted rattan chair with white cushions sits across from a seafoam blue center table. The brown rug along with the soft light wicker blinds add earthiness to the room.

FleaMarketTrixie

White Sofa and Coffee Table

A farmhouse accented solid white coffee table compliments a cozy white sofa on top of a sturdy natural rug with navy trim. A collection of wooden framed tree prints sits behind the sofa in a grid pattern. Navy blue throw pillows and end tables add depth of color to the seating space.

@agk_designstudio

That’s all for now!

More Coastal Decor Ideas for the Home

What did you think of these modern coastal living room decor ideas? Don’t miss our guides to decorating other rooms in your coastal beach home! Here are a few recent articles that may interest you:

Coastal Bedrooms
Coastal Kitchens
Coastal Bathrooms
Coastal Home Offices
Coastal Dining Rooms
Coastal Laundry Rooms
Coastal Breakfast Nooks

Happy curating!

Beautiful Coastal Living Room Ideas You Will Love – jane at home

Modern coastal style is such a great way to add a contemporary and cohesive look to the living room. Its lighter color palette, breezy aesthetic, and comfortable, relaxed attitude makes coastal style the perfect choice for living rooms and family rooms.

With that in mind, in today’s post I’m sharing some simple tips on how to bring a touch of modern coastal style to your living spaces, including coastal decorating ideas, images of living rooms featuring modern coastal style, places to shop for coastal furniture and decor, and much more.

Since modern coastal is the design style I’ve incorporated in my own living room and home, I’ve spent hours gathering ideas and inspiration on this topic — and today I’m sharing everything I’ve found.

Whether you’re thinking of adding modern coastal style to your home, currently making choices regarding furniture or decor, or simply looking for tips for adding a light touch of coastal style to your living room, I hope you’ll find all sorts of great ideas in this post!

Pure Salt Interiors

What makes a living room coastal?

A coastal living room typically incorporates the colors and textures of nature, including lighter-toned woods, baskets, natural fiber rugs, woven elements, and easy-care textiles like cotton and linen.

In a coastal living space, you’ll often see white slipcovered furniture, a color palette inspired by the sand and sea, and natural and organic elements–all of which convey a relaxed way of living.

Although there are many versions of coastal style, my favorite viewpoint is modern coastal design, which is light, minimal, and fresh, incorporating a mix of relaxed beach house and classic Hamptons styles.

For more on modern coastal style, you might be interested in my post, Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home.

How do you design a coastal living room?

For a coastal look in the living room, I suggest beginning with a background of white walls and adding in furniture and window coverings in casual fabrics like cotton and linen and soft neutral hues of the sand and sky.

Then layer in some natural materials, including lots of baskets, light woods, and lovely textures through rugs, throw pillows, and throw blankets.

For ideas and inspiration, you might want to take a look at sites like Serena and Lily, Dear Keaton, Crate and Barrel, or Pottery Barn, all of which beautifully convey what coastal style is looking like in 2022 and 2023.

An elevated coastal look is all about mastering the mix of timeless and modern. And, since coastal or beach house style is essentially carefree and relaxed, it’s easy to go overboard. So when designing a beach-themed living room, I recommend using a light touch.

Some things to avoid overdoing in a coastal or beach-themed living room include signs, ropes, anchors, nautical themes, and lobster, crab, sea urchin, and starfish motifs. These elements are fine in small doses but can easily overwhelm a space if overdone.

For more on beach house style, you might be interested in my post, Modern Beach House Style: Easy Decorating Ideas for Your Home.

Below, you’ll find several spaces filled with ideas and inspiration for adding a touch of coastal style to your living room.

This beautiful living room exudes chic coastal style, via a soft blue and white color palette:

Erin Fetherston

This light and airy living room relies on soft neutral colors and artwork to convey a modern coastal aesthetic:

Pure Salt Interior Design

A large sectional, jute or sisal rug, and a round ottoman create a warm and inviting space to relax in this open-concept kitchen and family room. (Here’s a similar ottoman.)

Pure Salt Interiors

Here’s another view of this beautiful modern coastal home:

Pure Salt Interiors

I love the elevated yet relaxed feeling of this stylish living room. The woven coffee table, textured rug, and unique floor lamp bring a contemporary coastal aesthetic to this space.

Studio McGee

This beautiful living room, with its tasteful mix of blues and neutrals, conveys an elevated coastal aesthetic:

Livingston Interiors

Soft colors, a woven coffee table, and striped round ottomans lend a modern coastal feel to this contemporary coastal family room:

Pure Salt Interiors

This beautiful modern coastal living room features two wooden armchairs, a woven coffee table, natural fiber rug, and striking paper lantern style pendant light:

JDP Interiors – Photo by Amy Bartlam

This beautiful open-concept living room and kitchen features two stylish arm chairs. We have the same chairs in our hearth room!

Pure Salt Interiors

A cozy keeping room conversation area, complete with four blue striped swivel chairs, a fireplace, and a round coffee table.

Eye for Pretty – Photo by Amy Bartlam

Soft, neutral tones and a round coffee table create a warm and inviting space to relax.

Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee table here and here

Here’s another view of this beautiful space:

Pure Salt Interiors

Here’s another beautiful living room design with a modern take on coastal style. The statement chandelier adds a chic and cohesive look to this space.

Kate Marker Interiors

I love all the chic coastal grandmother touches in this small living room, which is actually part of a charming coastal casita:

Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee tables here and here

I love the laidback, almost boho coastal feeling of this stylish living room:

Cortney Bishop Design

I love the relaxed feeling of this light-filled modern coastal living room:

Pure Salt Interiors

This beautiful coastal living room features neutral sofas and decor and a pair of stunning chairs. Here’s a similar chair option.

Lindye Galloway Interiors

A beautiful coastal themed keeping room with a round woven ottoman and four light gray swivel chairs.

Salt Design Co.

Here’s a beautiful modern coastal family room featuring a wooden coffee table, round woven pendant light, and soft coastal palette.

Pure Salt Interiors

Hanging rattan chairs, white slipcovered furniture, blue-gray French doors (Benjamin Moore James River Gray), and a natural sisal rug add contemporary take on beach cottage style to the living room, as shown in this beautiful coastal home:

Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company

This chic living room design features comfortable seating, plenty of natural elements, and contemporary coastal style:

Pure Salt Interiors

A white sectional, rustic woods, warm woven elements, and a unique beaded chandelier are the perfect additions to this stylish beach themed living room:

Designed for Katrina Scott by Pure Salt Interiors

This beautiful, light and airy living room features a large cozy sectional, two modern chairs, and a chic light wood coffee table.

Pinteresting Plans

The black and white stripes on the side chairs, natural fiber rug, and light wood mantel and shelves add the perfect touch of modern coastal style to this chic living room. Similar chairs here, here, and here.

Pure Salt Interiors

Wooden beams and accent pieces, ceiling windows, natural fibers in the jute rug, and a soft blue color scheme bring a serene coastal feel to this stylish living room:

Kate Marker Interiors

This living space is actually a sitting area adjacent to a master bedroom and offers a great example of how to decorate a small living room with modern coastal style.

Pure Salt Interiors

In this beautiful living room, the wooden beams, neutral color palette, striped pillows, shelf styling, and touch of classic blue on the cabinetry and in the rug, add a fresh coastal feeling:

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Such a beautiful small living room idea. I love the cohesive look the grouping of woven lounge chairs, tiered chandelier, wood coffee table, round rug, and dreamy artwork bring to this space:

Courtney Egli – chairs – chandelier – rug

This open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area is filled with chic modern coastal style.

Pure Salt Interiors – chairs – alternate chair source – dining chairs – counter stools

Here’s another view of this lovely family room:

Pure Salt Interiors

Neutral tones and textures, combined with a subtly-patterned rug, a raffia-covered coffee table, high ceilings, and large windows, bring a touch of boho coastal style to this living room.

Ames Interiors

I love this light and airy living room, with its round coffee table, white chaise sofa, and gorgeous chandelier.

From Alaina Kaz, via The Everymom

This beautiful small space off the kitchen, called a keeping room, incorporates soft neutrals, wood beams, and a gorgeous grouping of chairs around a striking coffee table to create a luxurious, yet approachable, coastal living room design.

Pure Salt Interiors

Here’s another view of this small living area:

Pure Salt Interiors

This beautiful open-concept living room and kitchen is a great example of transitional coastal style. The darker color palette and wood tones bring an elevated look to this stylish home:

Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company

A large sectional and round wood coffee table create a warm and inviting space to relax in this open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room. You can find similar sectionals here, here, here.

Pure Salt Interiors

Here’s a closer look at this beautiful modern coastal space:

Pure Salt Interiors

Where to Shop for Modern Coastal Decor and Furniture

Investing in modern coastal furniture and decor for your living room doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.

Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for modern coastal rugs, lighting, pillows, decor, coffee tables, sofas, chairs, sectionals, and more:

Serena & Lily
Pottery Barn
Crate & Barrel
Dear Keaton
TJ Maxx
Wayfair
Ballard Designs
Joss & Main
World Market
McGee & Co.