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20 ways to introduce shoreside colors and textures |

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Coastal decor ideas draw on the colors of sea and shore, littoral textures, and the landscape and architecture of waterside locations, whether on the east or west coast – or more distant shores. 

Think the blues and grays of sea and sky, fresh white, gentle neutrals, and bewitching greens, along with pops of red, navy, and yellow. And add in tactile weathered woods, woven materials and natural fabrics.

Whether it evokes classic Cape Cod house style, a sophisticated beachside vibe, or a more boho look, coastal decor can make interiors feel fresh, open and connected to nature and it’s a great look for any room as well as for outdoor spaces like decks and patios.

Coastal decor ideas: the fundamentals

'The color palette in a coastal-style home is foundational to achieving the look and feel you want to create,' says interior designer Courtney Wollersheim, from FLOOR360 . 

'Start with warm gray, beige, white and ivory as your foundational colors and add a healthy dose of cozy blue and dusty green accents. The overall effect is sunny, soothing, light, and airy.

'Flooring options include hardwood or hardwood-look luxury vinyl plank in a light shade or whitewashed finish of white oak or with visible textured grain.

'Juxtapose smooth lines in couches, chairs, tables and finishes, with chunky textures in baskets and rope or rattan accents.'

From stormy waters to calm seas, golden sands to gray shingle, this is how to create your coastal decor ideas.

1. Keep it bright and breezy with light curtains

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Bringing softness and a relaxed, breezy feel, living room curtains in lightweight floaty fabrics are the perfect finishing touch to a coastal decor scheme, plus they can help balance the strong tonal contrasts, too.

'Rare is the coastal home that isn't flooded with light and airiness... it's all about evoking that breezy lifestyle,' says Corine Maggio, interior designer and founder of CM Natural Designs . 'In this room the drapery offers a softening of the otherwise high contrast elements in the space and ties in the light ocean blue of the rug.' 

Although it looks like a solid color, 'up close you'd see that it's actually a thin stripe, which offers a necessary subtle texture since the other large elements, the sofa and chair are solid', she adds. 

2. Don't forget the little details

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Decorating with blue and white, and fitting horizontal wood paneling, makes a great foundation for a coastal living room, but don't forget about the details – light fixtures, accessories and wall decor can all contribute to the look.

In this space seascape artwork and wall lights reminiscent of naval ships both add to the nautical feel, while the gold frame and metalwork also help bring a touch of warmth to the room. Lining vintage bottles along high living room shelving is a great nautical detail which helps lead the eye upwards.

However, be careful to avoid clichéd coastal accents, warns interior designer Allison Babcock . 'Instead choose accessories that have a timeless coastal feel,' she advises. 'While a bathroom with seashell tiles or a living room full of anchors may quickly feel dated, keeping accents simple and natural, like driftwood, seaglass, and stone, means it will never go out of style.'

These are also good rules to follow when looking to add decor to your coastal kitchen ideas.

3. Create a space to drift away

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If you're after a soothing seaside sanctuary then decorating with white is the perfect base. Not only do the white walls in this space ensure a calming feel, they also help focus attention on the beautiful whitewashed ceiling beams which are a beautiful characterful feature. 

When it comes to finishes, to add to the coastal feel, 'look towards using natural materials such as wood against a backdrop of crisp whites and blues’, says Sam Hood, co-founder and chief creative officer of Amara . 'If you don’t like the look of natural woods, whitewashed furniture is a good substitute. '

4. Embrace natural materials

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When creating a coastal interior, 'the focus should always be drawing the outside in,' says Allison Babcock, and with its wealth of natural materials, the interior of her Nantucket coastal holiday home does just that. 

In this open-plan space, a pair of rope armchairs combine with a chunky wood side table and woven coffee table bring warmth and appealing texture to the cool and breezy living room area, while cane bar chairs and wooden open shelves keep the natural materials running through to the kitchen area.

When it comes to complementary hues, 'create a color palette that reflects the coastal nature of the space, whether that's injecting oceanic blues with sandy tans or accenting stormy slate gray with natural linen', says Allison.

5. Create a nautical feature wall

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Decorating with art is an easy way to introduce a coastal feel, and there are so many inspiring ideas to explore other than traditional seascape paintings. This beautiful series school of koi sculpture brings elegance and movement to this simple dining room and really pops against the navy wallpaper, which features gentle texture reminiscent of shimmering water. 

'The fish art pieces were sourced during the client’s travels. The client knew she wanted to incorporate them into the space but needed a clear vision on how to execute it,' says Stephanie Lindsey, principal interior designer at Etch Design Group . 'As a backdrop for a display of koi fish art, the navy textured wallpaper creates the final element of color.'

6. Paint a kitchen island sea blue

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If you can't head to a tropical island, bring the clear blue waters to the island in your kitchen – it's a simple but effective take on blue kitchen ideas. 

This decor of this villa, designed by Humbert & Poyet , is informed by its location in Cannes, in the South of France. Inspired by the Mediterranean, a blue color palette can be seen throughout the interiors, even here in the kitchen, where it highlights the rosewood cabinets.

The open spaces allow for a natural flow of light, creating a fluid connection between indoors and out. 

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The key to coastal living room ideas is creating a light and airy space with light tones and neutral textures for a relaxed feel, then adding accents of bolder color to create lively focal points. Leah Keggi, founder of independent art studio CoastL Studio , explains.

'You can achieve this by focusing 70 per cent of your color (walls, furniture, focal patterns) in a room on lighter blues and neutrals that mimic the color of the ocean and beach. Then add in 20 per cent of greens and greenery, and 10 per cent of smaller decor and patterned pieces featuring richer pinks, corals, or navy.'

Here, weathered walls, natural linen and driftwood furniture and accessories create a backdrop for deep blue accent fabrics.

8. Dive into deep blue in the dining room

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Don't be scared to take the plunge with deeper nautical tones of navy and inky ocean hues when it comes to blue dining room ideas. This strong palette sits beautifully in an entertaining space where it creates a sense of enclosure and intimacy that works for both day and night.

For a fresh, coastal feel, add in elements of white and cream to lift the scheme. Here, light voile drapes, and whitewashed furniture keep the look beachy.

9. Use shiplap for a seaside look

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Wooden panelling ideas can transform the look of a room, and are a common feature of coastal interiors.

'We love to use shiplap in our coastal decor ideas because of the nautical feel it gives,' says Owner/Designer Anissa Swanzy, of SKD Studios in Newport Beach. 'Don't just consider neutral tones; we've painted shiplap navy for a client in a beachfront apartment.

You can defy expectations in other ways, too. Here, the green sofa swerves the usual coastal blue and white palette, but with the nautical pendant light, shiplap and rush lamp, the look puts a new spin on the typical beach look.

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Add nautical motifs

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Nautical wallpaper and seafaring motifs give a maritime makeover to the usual mud room ideas and make this space perfect for a coastal home.

An entrance space like one, designed by Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions , sets the tone for a home, so the blue and white color scheme with accents of red is just right. To finish, a porthole-shaped mirror hung from a rope, complemented by a striped rug and coordinating towels, create a playful, uplifting space.

11. Bring in some stripes

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For an elegant, subdued take on coastal decor ideas, introduce typical design motifs in an unexpected way. It might be a twist on the usual coastal color palette, or a reinterpretation of pattern and texture, like this velvet headboard in sea-glass green, created by Humbert & Poyet for a villa in Cannes.

'Striped patterns are a nautical staple but bring these in subtly – for example, in cushion covers or delicately striped curtains,' suggests Connor Prestwood, interior designer at home decor brand Dowsing & Reynolds .

'Light blues, whites and hints of yellow are go-to colors for coastal, as they remind us of the beach and the ocean and naturally have a calming effect on us.'

12. Create a transitional space

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Coastal-inspired deck ideas are a chance to create a visual bridge between a beach setting (or coastal garden planting scheme) and your home. 

On this terrace, designed by Humbert & Poyet, the clear blue couch and tiled floor bring a look of the sea and turn this transitional space into another coastal setting.

13. Give coastal decor a contemporary edge

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Your coastal decor ideas can be as simple as using a color palette inspired by sea and shore, without any obvious nautical references.

'I love coastal designs that emulate the coastal lifestyle and feeling without having a literal interpretation of the coast. So I say, skip the seashell, beach and under-the-water-themed decor and elevate the look,' explains Andra DelMonico and I'm the Lead Interior Designer for Trendey .

'If you do happen to like these motifs, use them sparingly. Focus on selecting a color palette that reflects the type of coastal living you want to emulate. The colors you choose will look very different for a nautical northeastern theme and a southern/Caribbean tropical theme. You can’t go wrong with a white, blue, and neutral combination. 

'Accent the space with natural materials, like teak, acacia, cedar, or redwood.'

14. Create a painterly look

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The sea and coastal landscapes have inspired generations of artists, so why not use a painterly approach as a canvas for your coastal decor ideas?

Watercolor bedding, wave-patterned wallpaper and artworks with an ocean theme all contribute to this artistic interpretation of the coastal look.

Add in weathered wood furniture and panelling to ground this airy, romantic look.

15. Source some sea shells

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While too many seaside accessories and trinkets can overwhelm a room, a few carefully chosen accessories can introduce the coastal theme in an elegant way.

Decorate with replica resin shells and coral, or display beachcomber finds such as pebbles, sea glass and shells in glass jars for a subtle coastal decor idea.

Keeping the palette muted will maintain curated look.

16. Add in coastal decoration

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Browse coastal markets and antiques stores for interesting decorative finds. 

'Furnishings in coastal rooms often have a nautical feel, with rope accents, seashells, and other beach-inspired details. Decorative approaches can vary from room to room, but often include elements like wicker baskets, driftwood sculptures, and seascape paintings,' says Lily Wili, Founder of Ever Wallpaper .

In this hallway, designed by Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions, rowing oars provide a graphic nautical display that is complemented by the stripes of the rug and  upholstered seat.

17. Decorate a deck

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All the principles to the coastal decor ideas you bring inside the house, also apply outside on a deck or terrace. In fact, coastal garden ideas will work, just as indoors, even if you don't live at the coast.

'When it comes to coastal decorating schemes, colors play a huge role,' confirms Jen Stark Founder of Happy DIY Home . Think light green and blue hues, bleached whites, and sandy beige tones to mimic the sand and sea look. You can also consider incorporating driftwood browns and grays, beach pebble gray, dune grass green, and the colors you find in seashells. For vibrant hints of color, add orange or yellow to mimic the sun, and the bold reds of umbrellas or shore flowers.'

It's also essential that you narrow down to relaxed simplicity – especially in an outdoor living space. 

'Materials and furnishes that can take wear and tear are key,' says Jen. 'Consider adding streamlined, simple furniture alongside distressed and weathered pieces. Using outdoor fabrics in your rugs or on your cushions is another viable option.'

Ensure, too, that the space feels authentic by incorporating coastal plants.

18. Perk up your planters

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Use a seashore-inspired color palette to transform simple containers. Boardwalk brown, sandy yellow and sea blue bring the beachscape to your balcony or garden.

For added authenticity, plant them with coastal plants – not only will these suit your coastal decor ideas and scheme, if you are situated by the sea, they will withstand salty air and harsh sea breezes, too.

19. Use art as a coastal accent

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Interior designers often use an artwork as the basis for a room's color scheme, whether they pick out a single shade or incorporate the entire palette from the picture. This approach works particularly well when you're refining your coastal decor ideas, as you can use the image as your guide. 

'You might choose a seascape of predominantly blue and gray tones, with white crests on the waves. Or look for beach scene that incorporates sea, sand, shore and even people and houses, for a more colorful palette,' suggests Andréa Childs, editor of Country Homes & Interiors.

20. Bring coastal decor into a bathroom – subtly

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A bathroom is the perfect space for coastal decor, but you can overdo it, ending up with a space that looks themed. 'I love the approach taken in the bathroom, above,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief of Homes & Gardens. 'Red, white and blue is always elegant and smart, and if there is the merest hint of a seaside motif, you can get away with what is quite a traditional approach.'

How do you decorate with a coastal theme?

To decorate with a coastal theme, consider color, materials, and the atmosphere of the space. 

'To me, coastal decor is all about lifestyle, texture, neutrals and variations of blue,’ says interior designer Corine Maggio. ‘Stripes, boats and bird motifs are also classic coastal motifs. A coastal style can be playful or sophisticated but with either variation you'll find overlapping ideas applied in different ways.' 

'Coastal design has been around for centuries, largely because it was the manner in which people decorated their waterfront or seaside homes,' explains Amy Leferink, founder and principal designer of Interior Impressions .  

'This design aesthetic began very much as a product of the environment when in a beach or lake house. For instance, pulling from the landscape surrounding the home to inform the interior color scheme, or using the natural materials and items, including rope, raffia, or woven materials, that are usually found nearby coastal lands. 

'Over time this look has evolved to be less literal, and more an overall interpretation subject to the designer or homeowner and how they choose to bring the outside in, regardless of the home being situated in a coastal location. 

'It is meant to evoke a feeling of being near the water; bringing the relaxation, ease, and casual vibe of waterside living to everyday life.'

What is modern coastal decor?

'Modern coastal decor has no need to place shells and "beachy" things around to create a coastal inspired space,' says Connor Prestwood, interior designer at home decor brand Dowsing & Reynolds .

'Stick to lighter, neutral colors to keep the space fresh and relaxed. Then incorporate earthy textures like linen and rustic wood finishes to add interest and give your eyes places to naturally land around the space.' 

What colors should I use for my coastal decor ideas?

'When you are wanting to decorate your space in a coastal design, color is key,' says Zara O’Hare, interior design consultant at Land of Rugs .

'In terms of the main colors for the space, you need to be using creams, blues and whites but you can also use green if done smartly. Think of the colors you see when you visit the coast – these colors should be key in your home! 

'You might pair cream sofas and rugs with blue statement walls. The green in your space can also be added with plants to your space.'

Andrea has been immersed in the world of homes, interiors and lifestyle since her first job in journalism, on Ideal Home. She went from women's magazine Options to Frank. From there it was on to the launch of Red magazine, where she stayed for 10 years and became Assistant Editor. She then shifted into freelancing, and spent 14 years writing for everyone from The Telegraph to The Sunday Times, Livingetc, Stylist and Woman & Home. She was then offered the job as Editor on Country Homes & Interiors, and now combines that role with writing for sister title homesandgardens.com. 

48 Beach House Decorating Ideas

ALEC HEMER

There’s something undeniably appealing about easy, breezy beach house style. It happens the minute you step through the front door and into that light and airy space—with one big exhale, you instantly feel relaxed, comfortable, and oh, so happy. It could be the sea air and soothing sounds of waves, but let's not discount the decor, from casual layering of no-frills furnishings made of natural materials, pops of fun color, and collected finds from nature. Not to mention the charming coastal and nautical elements found in stunning beach retreats, such as framed seascape wall art, seashell-adorned mirrors and accessories, ship-worthy lighting, brass finishes, and anything and everything in all shades of blue!

Even if you don't live in the dreamiest little seaside cottage in one of the most charming beach towns in the U. S., you can instantly transport yourself to a seaside locale far, far away with the addition of a few tasteful beach house decor ideas. Getting the beach house look—and its laid-back vibe—is as easy as 1) painting your walls the best white paint color, 2) choosing a mix of comfy, casual, and carefree furniture (Adirondack chairs, anyone?), and 3) adding plenty of personality with pops of color and coastal-inspired accessories. Check out these 48 dreamy rooms that are packed with beach house decorating inspiration to get you started.

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1

Dining With A View

Alec Hemer; Styling: Stacy Kunstel

Thanks to a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors, all eyes are on the prize in this dreamy dining room. To add softness, homeowner Marsha Ahearn had breezy tie-top curtains made from 100-year-old French sheets found at the Brimfield antiques shows. Adding to the room's casual look, rather than a chandelier, a lightweight, but hunky lantern hangs above the generous dining table. Pillows made from vintage bark cloth fabric add feminine pattern to the mix of natural wicker chairs.

2

Retro Charm

Victoria Pearson

Three words sum up the oh-so-cute kitchen in designer Krista Ewart's California beach cottage: scallops, scallops, and more scallops. Oh, a perfectly pink Smeg refrigerator, too!

3

Effortless Mix of Old and New

ALEC HEMER

Designer Loi Thai (@loithai) believes in layering rooms with that just-right piece of antique furniture or collection of vintage art, but he equally embraces the practicality and accessibility of mass retailer finds. Here, in the living room of his coastal retreat, he set the scene by topping an economical jute rug with a striking blue-and-white striped dhurrie rug. For the comfortable seating arrangement, he paired a factory dolly-turned-coffee table with slipcovered seating and an indoor/outdoor wicker chair.

4

Nautical Influences

Christopher Dibble

Believe it or not, this airy bedroom used to be a dark hole thanks to its knotty pine surround. Crisp, bright white paint from floor to ceiling instantly transformed the small space, providing a blank backdrop for homeowner Ted Kennedy Watson's (@watsonkennedy) punchy layers of sea-faring themed furnishings such as nautical flags, anchor pillows, and old lockers.

5

Laid-Back Furnishings

Alec Hemer; styling: Stacy Kunstel

With the beach practically at the back door, this soft and pretty living room needed to be able to stand up to wet swimsuits and sandy feet. No problem thanks to an arrangement of furnishings in a mix of durable and worry-free materials: a sisal rug effortlessly handles traffic; the well-worn wood coffee table welcomes propped-up feet and coaster-free drinks; and both the vintage bamboo chair with its washable cushion covers and the deep slipcovered sofa provide swimsuit-friendly seating.

6

Airy Porch

David A. Land

Transform your porch into a cozy place to relax with summertime staples (like wicker furniture or baskets) in bright whites and natural hues. Add a colorful rug to disguise any sand guests may carry in with them.

7

Shipshape Bathroom

Photograph by Lucas Allen, Design by Alexandra Angle

Mimic the maritime charms of this master bathroom with a collection of seascapes, a navy soaking tub, and seafaring sconces.

8

Fresh Finishes + Vintage Charm

ALEC HEMER

What this small kitchen lacks in square footage, it makes up for in charm. To freshen it up, the homeowners gave the 1950s space a bright coat of white paint, replaced the linoleum countertops with warm butcher block, and traded the upper cabinets with open shelving where they could display their collections of everyday dishes, serving pieces, and colorful vintage finds.

9

Breezy Window Seat

Brian Woodcock

It's summertime and the loungin' is easy on this plush window seat, stacked high with pillows and tucked away behind pretty sea-blue curtain panels.

10

Ocean Blues

Gross & Daley

Outside this 1800s cottage on Cape Cod Bay, you'll find pretty blue shutters that reflect colors from the sea. And inside, the homeowners decorated with furniture pieces in a variety of aqua hues.

11

Upcycled Vintage Finds

Lisa Romerein

Best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews outfitted her charming 1930s beach cottage with upcycled vintage finds like a framed retro bathing suit and galvanized ice cream containers repurposed into conversation-starting lamps.

12

Seascape Wallpaper

Lark Hotels/ Summercamp Hotel; Designer: Rachel Reider

Even if your space is landlocked, thanks to wallpaper, it can still have a scenic view. Try Phillip Jeffries' "Fade" wallpaper, as seen in this room at the Summercamp Hotel in Martha's Vineyard.

13

Seascape Paintings

Photography by Brian Woodcock/Styling by Alison Allsopp

Ocean scenes have been a longtime favorite subject of artists, and seascape paintings have recently seen an uptick in sales at antiques stores and auction houses. While each one looks great on its own, group multiples together for a gallery wall that really sets sail.

Get the Look: Vintage seascapes: lasttangovintage.etsy.com, magpieethel.etsy.com, greatlakesmodern.etsy.com, and lucksy.etsy.com. Wood frame and brass frame: framebridge.com. Pillows: schoolhouselectric.com. Special thanks to the antiques dealers who loaned us their pieces for this photo, including Nautical Antiques & Tropical Decor, Cuttysark Nautical Antiques, and Mate Gallery.

14

Colorful Wall Installation

PHOTOGRAPHY: MALI AZIMA | DESIGN:TAMMY CONNOR

In this Seaside, Florida, oasis designed by Tammy Connor, a hanging collection of colorful vintage spools provides a fun and unexpected backdrop that guests will love.

Small Space Tip: To make your small space feel roomier, install the curtains as high as possible, as opposed to at window-height.

15

DIY Lattice Headboard

Brian Woodcock

With just a few easy steps, plain home-improvement store garden lattice becomes a unique headboard. These mint-green lattice headboards pair nicely with crisp white sheets and pillows for a fresh beach home feel, while small framed prints of water fowl are a lovely added touch.

Get the step-by-step directions here.

16

Signal Flags

Photography: Brian Woodcock/Styling: Alison Allsopp

In 1855, Great Britain established the International Code of Signals. The code evolved over time to designate a flag design to correspond with letters A to Z and digits 0 through 9, and it is used universally. Shopping Tip: Extremely old flags will be made from natural fibers (cotton, or, rarer still, wool) and have a slightly yellowed look.

Get the Look: Flags; historicalamericana.com; Iron metal bed; overstock.com (painted in Symphony Blue by Benjamin Moore); Mattress; leesa.com. Bedding; schoolhouselectric.com. Quilt and shams; thecompanystore.com.

17

Whimsical Color

Victoria Pearson

From the colorful vintage touches, like the oversized plastic E and red-and-blue chair, to the boldly striped rug, this whimsical kid's room screams breezy summer fun. Homeowner Vanessa Pleasants of @themarketbeautiful created her son's clever bed canopy 
using a 
trio of humble hardware store staples: a painter's 
drop cloth draped over a wooden dowel and hung from the ceiling with thick manila rope.

18

White Shiplap

Lincoln Barbour

White paint is great for a beach-y vibe, but how do you make an all-white room feel cozy? One word. ..texture! The owner of this Tennessee home reinforced the kitchen's lived-in feel with shiplap paneling. "The wood walls keep things from feeling sterile," says Mandy, who also introduced an assortment of honey-hued wooden accents to warm up the look.

19

Water-Friendly Materials

Gridley and Graves

Fill your seaside home with weather-resistant furniture that can stand up against wet swimsuits and summertime humidity. The homeowner of this rustic coastal cottage featured rattan, wicker, and bamboo pieces throughout her home to give it that cozy, beach cottage look.

20

Sunny Breakfast Nook

Miki Duisterhof

This breakfast nook has a beachy, barefoot quality—underscored by a braided rug, deliberately mismatched painted chairs, and a pair of oars leaning in one corner. A crate full of glass bottles offers a foolproof way to arrange flowers.

Marine style in the interior: examples and design ideas

Marine style in the interior is a phenomenon “out of time”. Accents in decoration and decor, reminiscent of the romance of sea voyages, always look atmospheric. And for some, individual accents are not enough - there are people who decorate the whole house in this style. In the article we will tell you how to add the sea and the sun to the interior, and show 35 inspiring photo examples.

Key style elements

simple shapes

In a marine style, designers focus on simple but expressive forms - furniture without unnecessary decor, voluminous sofas, shelves, tables, racks of a rough texture. If it is possible to use items stylized as elements of the “ship” life, it will be great.

Bright room in a marine style. The character and mood of the interior is set by a fresco on the wall depicting a shore on which waves run and white ships. One of the most interesting items here is the original boat rack. The project of the apartment "Cabin-company", designer Vitalia Romanovskaya The interior in a marine style "loves" things with character - for example, vintage or artificially aged. A leather suitcase can turn into a coffee table, and a thick rope tied in a knot can turn into an original chandelier. Idea Club A metal wall lamp, reminiscent of a ship, will be appropriate, for example, in the interior of a living room, study, bedroom, bathroom. Cocoweb Wooden floor, wooden chest and wooden oars as decoration. Laconic yet expressive. media cache Table-curbstone in the form of a bow of a ship. By the way, this may well be part of the real old boat, which the designers gave a second life. pinterest

Abundance of natural materials

Wood, metal and textiles are the basis for creating an interior reminiscent of the sea. Natural textures can dominate, or can be presented as accents. Painted wood in combination with unpainted, dense textured fabrics, straw, rattan, jute look stylish in each other's company.

Natural wood, wicker baskets and boxes for storing small things, jute rugs add a bit of brutality to the romantic interior. whitearrowshome Decor in a marine style: pillows with the image of mermaids, a panel of shells on the wall, a wicker basket, an impressive floor vases - jute-braided bottles. It turned out a romantic interior, reminiscent of a ship's cabin. Roomble

Stylized decor

The marine theme allows for a variety of interpretations. The decor may include, for example, maps (the most important thing for a navigator), anchors, steering wheels, lighthouses, flags and flags, as well as all kinds of inhabitants of the water depths: fish, whales, octopuses, starfish. Sailing ships will become a wonderful decoration for a living room, study or a romantic nursery - three-dimensional layouts or drawings on fabric, patterns on rugs and wallpaper.

A soft headboard in the shape of a sailboat is an ironic move that is well suited for a child's room. archiproducts A white console table, walls lined with clapboard, a solid bed upholstered in marine colors. The wall above the bed is decorated with a nautical-inspired decor: a composition of framed flags. Hitearrowshome It's never too late to learn how to knit sea knots, and a “hint” pattern can be an interesting decoration for a free wall. If there is a lot of space on the wall, you can also add an anchor to the interior. goodfon Soft banquettes-puffs in the form of pirate chests and models of sailing ships, making a beautiful decorative composition on a small table. Giannettihome An old map as an element of decor - in the form of a print on bed linen. Amazon A poster featuring a stylized world map for an accent wall in the living room. fine art center The abundance of decorative items is not always appropriate, but the marine style allows such experiments: a living room decorated with many interesting gizmos can remind you of a treasure chest. Ethnolounge apartment project, designer Anna Novikova A picture or poster depicting the sea surface is the perfect wall decor option for a bedroom in soft pastel colors. Curatedinterior

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White and all shades of blue

Classic: blue sky, turquoise waves and white foam. The combination of white and blue in any combination is a win-win solution for a marine interior. A beautiful option is a white background and bright accent details.

Nautical style bathroom: the combination of white and blue mosaics on the floor creates a “walkway”. An additional accent is a towel rack in the form of an anchor. In this interior, the ceiling decor also attracts attention: the lamps “flash” against the dark blue background of the starry sky. Homestratosphere Modern nursery in turquoise colors. The accent wall is decorated with a pattern reminiscent of the relief of the sea coast. The project of an apartment in the residential complex "Heritage", designer Maria Borovskaya Turquoise and white plus a sunny accent - one of the wall shelving fronts is painted bright yellow. Curtains with flying fish print on the windows are textiles from the Flying Fish collection. Photo from the archive of Natalia Shevchenko Textiles for table setting: blue napkins, decorative rugs with fish and coasters for glasses with anchors. Thebraidedrugplace

Beige, sand and gray

Shades of earth and sand are used as additional supporting colors - as a rule, in combination with the same white and blue. However, you can create a marine interior in an apartment without resorting to bright colors at all.

Beige and milky white are the perfect backdrop for an unusual decor. Anchors, by the way, do not have to be metal at all - they can, for example, be made of wood and ropes. Cocoweb Reddish brown, beige, soft yellow, shades of tanned leather and wood - this range is ideal for a vintage style interior. Pufihomes A minimalist interior in gray tones can also become nautical: it is enough to add interesting accents. For example, such a carpet with an octopus. Rugsusa If you add warm color of unpainted wood to the general neutral gray palette, you will get more cozy and artistic. Rugsusa Atmospheric corner: paintings on the walls, a collection of toy sailboats, wicker boxes, as if they had just been taken out of the hold, shells, old books and even part of a propeller. Brookegiannetti Marine accents in the interior of the kitchen: panels depicting ships above the cooking area and original hanging cabinets with portholes. Kuhniclub Living room in a marine style: wooden walls, a cozy striped carpet, solid upholstered furniture in dull blue. Candlestick-lantern adds romance to the interior. Kellyinthecit In this room, you want to consider every detail. Especially the shelves above the sofa are a storehouse of wonders. What is not here: decorative figurines of outlandish fish and whales, old books, huge shells ... Giannettihome If you don’t want to turn the whole room into a ship’s wheelhouse, you can limit yourself to neat accents, for example, as here - a wall panel depicting swimming fish. The project of an apartment in the residential complex "Svoi", designer Natalia Preobrazhenskaya

Red

Red is an active contrasting color that is often used in combination with blue and white. Together it turns out superbright: a good range for decorating a cheerful nursery or decorating a dining room for the holiday.

Printed bed linen can be the main decoration of the nursery. Stripes, steering wheels, beacons - everything a little romantic needs. pinterest Bunk bed for children, decorated in a marine style. Real sailors, by the way, also sleep on these. pinterest Elegant plates in a marine style. Such a set of dishes is worth starting if, for example, a pirate party is in the near future. Lonnie Designer ceramics with marine motifs will decorate a children's holiday. However, adults will also appreciate it. Vamosreceber Why not decorate the walls of the room with oars? In the interior in a marine style, anything can become a decor. hometalk A candlestick in the shape of a lighthouse is romantic and unusual. It looks especially beautiful lit in the twilight. city ​​souvenirs Decorative slats may well play the role of ship boards, and complement the picture with blue-and-white striped curtains and bright red decorative pillows. The project of the apartment "Cabin-company", designer Vitalia Romanovskaya

Cover: Nautical entryway, Oldworldinteriors View similar topics soul, in the heart, but also in creativity! What I did not make in a marine style - photo albums, children's albums, notebooks, postcards, mobiles, candlesticks, candles - you can’t remember everything. It seems that any product can be given a marine mood! In addition, such things are popular as a gift for a man.

Of course, when surfing the Internet, I often come across handmade ideas in a marine style. And although I try not to copy other people's work, sometimes you will like a thing or an idea so much that it is impossible to pass by without dragging it into your hamster hole :) Today I want to share these wonderful ideas with you. Unfortunately, I don’t know the authors of the photos and works depicted on them, but I am very grateful to them and wish them further creative success and an inexhaustible flow of ideas!

Perhaps the most accessible way to add a nautical feel to your home is to paint large, smooth, rounded pebbles. And it’s not true, and it’s not at all necessary to be an artist for this - you need a little patience and a desire to master dot painting!

Cosmic idea with constellations.

Or here it is - quite minimalistic, and does not require special skills, but it looks interesting.

Houses :) In my opinion, very nice, but more about houses later :)

Ideas for creativity with children and for children:

And this is a more complicated option. Well, maybe not difficult, but it requires experience and a special tool to make a carving. I love!

You can also assemble different shapes from pebbles by placing them in frames, for example. You can make a whole panel of several figures by sticking them on wooden square bars. By the way, shells can also make cute figurines :)

An option for those who are friends with the wire, and for the rest - a reason to make friends :)

Candles and nautical decor of candlesticks deserve special attention - there is no limit to fantasy!

Candles in shells - very nice looking, can be made from a small floating candle. And if you want to do it in a twisting shell (like a snail), first check the sink for leaks by pouring water into it - otherwise I somehow did it and could not understand where the paraffin was going. And it flowed out of some small, inconspicuous hole:)

And here are the candlesticks - using pebbles and twigs thrown ashore.

You can make a whole beach and sea microcosm in glasses :) Cozy and cute!

Run-in twigs thrown ashore are the most valuable marine treasure for me! From them you can make a huge lot of everything! I really like to make photo frames :)

But all the hands do not reach the figures. Cancer is amazing!

And how do you like these wonderful boats! Eh, you need to urgently grow a second pair of hands - and create, create, create! Looking at this, you regret that you don’t have a dacha in the yard of which such beauty could be placed :)

And here they are - extremely cute houses that won my heart at first sight!

Well, you can't go anywhere without a lighthouse :)

And here are useful things for the interior, watches, for example: interior wreaths in a marine style. I just fell in love with this one!

And a couple more:

And what is the sea without adventures and notes in bottles? Interestingly decorated bottles are an essential attribute of a marine style for me!

And jars are not far behind bottles, they can be used to store something small and necessary:)

Of course, marine-style jewelry deserves special attention.

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