Whether you are decorating a beach house or just want to add a beach feel to your home for summer, there are some easy and cool ways to do that. Don’t go into old-fashioned solutions like a coral + turquoise color combo, sea creatures and stuff like that, try really cool and contemporary options that will give your home visual appeal. I’m ready to share them with you!
Crisp White
Forget nautical colors schemes, white is the new black! White is always a good idea in any home as it brings a refreshing feel. The crisp appeal of it will brighten the space and make it feel even larger. Consider having some other neutrals, too, to make the look more eye-catching, or add wicker and wooden touches here and there. White is always a win-win idea, and if it’s your usual home, you will be able to later change the decor keeping some neutrals as they fit any style.
White is the new black for beach homes, it's very refreshing and makes your space larger.
Whitewashed on the outside and all-neutral inside, this beach home is opened to the ocean.
An eclectic beach living room with neutrals and whitewashed walls for a relaxed feel.
A surf shack done in whites with wooden and wicker touches for a modern beach look.
Rock all-whites everywhere and some touches of wood for more interest to achieve an ultimate beach look.
A modern wicker chair adds beach flavor to the space immediately.
Wicker Furniture
Wicker furniture is known to be popular for outdoors but to create a beach feel inside, bring it indoors! Place some wicker chairs around your dining table, put some wicker baskets or boxes for storage here and there, add wicker to your living room and bedroom and try wicker pendants wherever you want, and voila – your home has become beach-like!
Wicker lampshades can be added to any lamps your have and immeditely bring a beach feel.
A boho beach dining space with wicker furniture and pendants looks very fresh and modern.
Some baskets for storage are a nice and very beach-like idea, besides, they can be used everywhere.
Wicker pendants, basket for storage and as ottomans and a jute rug bring a clear beahc feel to the living room.
Straw hats, a rattan pendant and a rattan table make the beach house cooler.
Tiles
We are used to see mostly wood int eh beach homes, which adds warmth and reminds of driftwood. But To achieve a bold modern look, you may go for tiles inspired by the sea and beaches, they are non-typical and hint on the seaside immediately.
A modern coastal kitchen with wicker pendants and blue mosaic tiles on the kitchen island.
A minimalist kitchen with an aqua tile backsplash is a fresh take on a coastal kitchen.
Mermaid-inspired tiles in the shower will remind you of the sea and swimming in it.
Blue mosaic tiles and copper fixtures will make your shower very coastal-like.
Rock turquoise tiles in the entryway to make the floor durable and highlight that it's a coastal home.
Bright blue mosaic tiles and white tiles on the walls build up a gorgeous beach-inspired bathroom.
Coastal art
Any kind of art is the easiest way to add a touch of the style you want and it’s totally budget-friendly. You can find something you like or make it yourself and decorate any space with a beach-inspired artwork or create a whole gallery wall. Use your favorite beach pics for creating relaxing gallery walls, try unique ideas – creative driftwood artworks, pebble ones or a chalk surfboard for leaving messages. Get inspired!
A whimsical gallery wall made of turquoise fish-shaped decorative plates is a cute idea.
Hanf glass floats in ropes for a creative and bold coastal look, it can be used as an art object.
A large beach photo is a refreshing and modern take on traditional beach artworks.
A couple of oversized ocean water photos is right what you need to make a bold statement.
An oversized seaside artwork takes over this small space and makes it wow.
Create a whole gallery wall of your own beach pictures to add a relaxing feel to the space.
DIY chalk surfboard is a unique and modern artwork idea for a beach home.
A large whitewashed piece of driftwood is a unique wall art idea for a coastal home.