5 coastal bedroom decor ideas
It’s time to get your swimsuit and sailor’s hat out – coastal bedroom décor has landed ashore! And we’re here to help you bring this fabulous beach style to your bedroom.
Plucking the fun, sun, and sea from the beach and bringing it to your bedroom might feel impossible - after all, we can’t all live beside the seaside. But with the right colour scheme and a few coastal decorations, you can feel the relaxation of a beach holiday every day - from the comfort of your own bedroom.
So, to get your beach themed bedroom sorted before the ice cream melts, we’ve put together five tips to get you started!
1. Choose a beach décor colour scheme
Between the glittering blues of iridescent ocean waves and the soft, warm beige of sand, there’s a lot of colours to choose from with a beach style bedroom. Let’s narrow it down, shall we?
Using a light neutral colour, like white or beige, captures the natural sunlight and reflects it - easily brightening up your room. Not only that, but a light beach decor emulates the soothing nature of a beach, bringing the tranquillity of a coastal holiday right to your bedroom.
However, if you want to be more quirky with your coastal look bedroom, you can go for a baby blue or sage green colour instead. Colours like these evoke grassy sand dunes and soft waves, while matching seamlessly with coastal decor furniture (the likes of which we’ll get to soon), and giving your room a playful feel. Perfect for keeping that fun in the sun going late into the evening!
2. Weathered wood is the way to go
Now for the coastal decor bedroom furniture we mentioned. When piecing together your beach themed bedroom, the material of your furniture goes a long way to perfecting it. So what materials are best for creating this aesthetic?
Well, oak wood is a great beach chic material – or, more specifically, weathered-effect oak wood! The natural finish and rustic style is ideal for mimicking the natural beauty of driftwood washed ashore in your coastal bedroom. Consider a weathered oak dressing table or desk for a dedicated work space in your beach style bedroom - or for a softer look, select a lime wash effect wood.
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But just like the white sand beaches of Hawaii, white bedroom furniture works just as well for a nautical décor. Whether that be a bedside table or wardrobe, the natural brightness of white furniture creates a beach-like freshness to your bedroom.
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3. Create your own coastal bedroom art
So much eclectic beauty washes up on beach shores - the glisten of sea glass, the charm of coral, and the shine of shells. And you can easily bring this into your room with DIY beach décor.
While it is actually illegal to remove natural materials from the beach – according to a 1949 law – there are plenty of other coastal-themed materials to decorate your beach themed bedroom. Take the inconspicuous rope, for example, which is perfect for creating eye-catching beach décor lights.
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Simply take some rope - the twisted kind you’d see on a ship - wrap translucent string fairy lights around them, and you’ve got yourself the perfect beach style bedroom decoration. You can use these to frame photos, or drape them over your headboard or bookshelves!
Another great DIY coastal bedroom idea is to make signs from old planks of wood. Paint the plank in one of the beachy colours we discussed, wait for it to dry, and write phrases, lyrics, or even your name on it. Hang these on the walls for a unique beach style bedroom decoration.
4. Add splashes of colour to your nautical décor
Beach colours extend way past white sands and blue ocean waves. Think the deep green of seaweed and the golden hue of a sun set. Why not look to add splashes of this throughout your beach décor?
The easiest way to do this is to grab some indoor plants. And what better for a beach themed bedroom than the swirling, seaweed-esque, leaves of a snake plant! As a bonus, this houseplant is one of the easiest to care for - just place the plant in sunlight and water fortnightly to keep the natural beauty going for as long as possible.
If plants aren’t for you, you can always try adding flecks of gold to your beach décor. A gold clock or gold framed mirror are both practical and suit the beach décor perfectly. You could also hang some beach photos to spruce up the walls of your beach style bedroom - even better if they’re of you and friends on the beach!
5. Consider woven storage and seating
When styling your coastal look bedroom, finishing touches go a long way. Furniture pieces like accent chairs and extra storage options are both practical yet stylish additions to any beach décor.
For example, while beaches are usually bathed in the warm glow of the sun, a bedroom is not always so toasty. So, blankets are perfect for keeping warm in your beach style bedroom. And a natural woven basket is a great way to stay on theme while giving you a practical place to store your blankets.
Are you a self-proclaimed bookworm? Well, why not pop a woven accent chair and bookcase in the corner (or by a window) to create a cosy space for reading in your coastal bedroom! Wrap yourself in a blanket, get comfortable, and enjoy a good book from your brand new beach themed bedroom.
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Not sure whether the easy-breezy feel of a coastal bedroom is for you? You can check out our other style guides, like how to create a modern living room, or how to get pretty-in-pink with our five pink living room ideas. Whatever your style thing, head over to our inspiration page to find plenty of ideas for your next project!
