Do you love the beach so much that you want to bring that calm serene feeling into your home? Here’s all of the best coastal design ideas, Instagram accounts to follow, paint colors to try, and decor pieces to shop!
I’m continuing the design style series today with the serene, calming and peaceful coastal design style.
I will say this quickly and I don’t want you to get offended : coastal design can turn cheesy quickly. Think: overdecorated beach house rental. But coastal design can actually be super classy when it’s done right! All of the examples in this post show exactly how to achieve this look the right way.
FIRST : stop… have you taken the design style quiz yet? It basically shares whether this design style is the best fit for your personality. Click here to try it….people have been saying it’s SO accurate for them!
Coastal design Instagram accounts to follow:
@LilyPadCottage
Kelly’s house is breathtaking – and she keeps the decor simple while letting the view do the talking. But it’s so tasteful and done so well – you have to see her whole home!
@SerenaandLily
Ah, the ultimate sophisticated beach account. They share their coastal design inspired products but also the homes they’re used in … definitely a MUST to follow them!
@MelissaLenoxDesign
An interior designer in Charleston, SC – her designs are clean, bright, and feel like a breath of fresh air! I love her simple nods to coastal style in this picture – follow her here!
@SweetChaosHome
Carolyn adds in some of that beachy color, but does it in the best ways! Her home is beautiful and you will love following her.
Best calming coastal paint colors:
These paint colors will make you feel like you live at the beach … or at least help give you that same relaxing feeling!
- Snow White (Benjamin Moore)
- Wythe Blue (Benjamin Moore)
- Misty (Sherwin Williams)
- Schooner (Behr)
- Ebb Tide (Olympic)
- White Cotton (HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams)
- Breezeway (Behr)
- Watery (Sherwin Williams)
- Topsail (Sherwin Williams)
- Silver Satin (Benjamin Moore)
Coastal design wallpapers:
Believe it or not, there’s many wallpapers (that are NOT the same as your grandma’s) that can bring that cool coastal feel into your home.
Wallpaper is an excellent choice for renters, because many are peel and stick! Click the images below to shop these beautiful styles:
Coastal home decor you’ll love:
If you’re looking to add that coastal calm feel through some decorative elements in your home, then click the links below to shop these fun finds!
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Thank you so much for sharing so many perfect ideas! My taste is very similar in that I prefer the more simple, less clutter and less sensory overload decor and furnishings. You have shared so many beautiful ideas!! Thank you!