Who wouldn't love summer all year round? Well, there's a way to bring the magic and spirit of the ocean into your home: coastal-style decor!
A while back, we gave you a guide to nautical-style decor, but today we want to show you how to give a more vintage and romantic twist to your spaces while preserving the coastal and marine-inspired atmosphere.
Discover all the secrets of coastal-style decor with our room-by-room guide!
Coastal-style decor: sea colors and shabby chic elegance
When it comes to coastal decor, this style is often confused with true nautical decor. Of course, the main element and starting point is always the sea and its colors, but the real difference is that coastal style is a mix of nautical atmospheres and shabby chic elegance.
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One of the key elements is brightness, which should recall that of homes by the sea. Choose light-colored or neutral-colored furniture, preferably white and painted with a pickled finish to create a trendy, distressed look reminiscent of wood worn by the sun and salt.
The walls should also reflect marine colors: paint them a light color, or in various shades of blue and aquamarine. If you prefer the romantic atmosphere of the winter sea, gray is the perfect choice!
Don't forget decorative accessories! Get inspired by our guide to nautical-style decor to choose the right ones for you; they all fit perfectly with coastal-style decor!
Now let's look at some room-by-room tips for perfectly curating coastal-style decor for your home.
The coastal-style kitchen: rustic elegance with a sea view!
Furnishing your kitchen in coastal style means creating a balanced mix of ocean vibes and the details that characterize more rustic spaces.
Choose textiles carefully, preferably with white and blue stripes and a slightly rough texture.
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Create a space with a rustic charm, characterized by pastel colors in all shades of blue. As a breakup color, pink is an elegant and typically shabby chic solution, adding an extra touch of elegance to your kitchen.
What decorative elements should you choose to complete your coastal-style kitchen decor? Here are some inspirations:
- Jars, bottles, and cans are perfect, even better if green or blue. - Fill them with shells or sand for a super chic effect. - Blue ceramic vases and plates decorated with marine motifs or majolica will look great in your coastal kitchen. - Rattan baskets or old wooden crates are perfect containers for creating a coastal atmosphere.
From the beach to the home: the coastal-style living room
A coastal-style living area is an oasis of pleasure and relaxation: if you close your eyes, you can listen to the sound of the sea in the distance and lose yourself in a restful marine atmosphere.
Pay attention to colors, as always: a palette ranging from white to blue is perfect, with beige recalling the color of sand and providing a warm contrast.
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Choose pillows and rugs in the same color, even better if they have a rough texture, and unleash your imagination with decorative accessories!
- Choose striped or sea-inspired patterns for pillows (green is also a perfect color!)- A distressed wood coffee table will look great in a coastal living room- Decorate the walls with nautical-themed prints or photographs of coastal environments
The coastal-style bathroom: a dive into the bluest water
How to decorate a perfect coastal-style bathroom? Well, you can take inspiration from Provençal style, infusing it with the colors of the sea to add a touch of rustic elegance to the room.
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In a coastal-style bathroom, the key word is "freshness": have fun choosing the right accessories to transform this room into a nautical-inspired and shabby chic paradise!
- Alternate white and blue tiles, or choose them with majolica decorations for a Mediterranean touch. - Use old wooden crates or rattan baskets as rustic towel holders. - A mirror with a vintage frame will be a perfect addition to your coastal bathroom. - Blue bottles and glass flasks will add an extra touch of summer freshness.
Romantic freshness: the coastal-style bedroom
If you want to treat yourself to a coastal bedroom with a refreshing and romantic marine atmosphere, start by carefully considering the room's lighting to make it even more relaxing.
Start with the bed linens: choose sea foam-like white with a few blue or light blue accents.
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Furniture is also crucial for creating a romantic coastal bedroom: a distressed white nightstand and a chest of drawers in a color palette that reflects the hues of the winter sea will be a surefire choice.
Finally, here's some inspiration for choosing accessories for your coastal bedroom!
- Blue lanterns and candles will create an intimate and magical atmosphere. - An old bedside lamp is perfect for accentuating the vintage spirit of your coastal bedroom. - A wooden bench to place at the foot of the bed will be a practical and decorative choice with a great effect. - A few nautical prints to hang on the wall will complete the coastal bedroom decoration with an even fresher touch.
