53 Sea And Beach Inspired Living Rooms

53 Sea and Beach-Inspired Living Room
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Your living room is one of the most important spaces in your home. And now it’s time to delve into one of the most cherished rooms in the home where you gather with friends and family—the living room!  Coastal, beach, and sea-inspired spaces are so charming and inviting. Aqua, blue, and turquoise hues are fantastic, and vibrant, and elevate your mood!

However, if cooler shades aren’t your preference, you can always opt for warm beach-inspired colors and accentuate them with accessories. The accessories and details are so captivating that I can’t stop dreaming about incorporating such an interior in my own living space! Just gaze at those starfish, sea urchins, fish, and shells, and the artwork featuring them—they are so delicate and lifelike!

But you can also include driftwood, sea glass, corals, and even model boats and flags. Look at some ideas below and get inspired!

Colors and Materials

To decorate your living room in a beach or coastal style, start with neutral tones—think tan, off-white, light grey, white, creamy, or ivory. Add in pastels or opt for blue accents: light blues, turquoise, aqua, teal, and navy.

To make the space more dynamic, incorporate textures with jute, wood, rattan, leather, faux fur, velvet, and various wicker items. Prints will also enliven the space: choose printed pillows, rugs, and curtains.

Coastal Colors

Use a palette of soft blues, sandy beiges, and crisp whites to evoke the feeling of the sea and beach

Use a palette of soft blues, sandy beiges, and crisp whites to evoke the feeling of the sea and beach.

Natural Light

Maximize natural light with large windows or light, sheer curtains to create an airy, open feel

Maximize natural light with large windows or light, sheer curtains to create an airy, open feel.

Nautical Decor

Incorporate nautical elements like ship wheels, anchors, and lanterns as decor accents

Incorporate nautical elements like ship wheels, anchors, and lanterns as decor accents.

Wicker Furniture

Use wicker or rattan furniture to bring in a beachy, relaxed vibe

Use wicker or rattan furniture to bring in a beachy, relaxed vibe.

Ocean-Inspired Art

Hang artwork that features ocean scenes, marine life, or abstract pieces in shades of blue

Hang artwork that features ocean scenes, marine life, or abstract pieces in shades of blue.

Driftwood Accents

Include driftwood in your decor, whether it's a mirror frame, coffee table, or wall art.

Include driftwood in your decor, whether it’s a mirror frame, coffee table, or wall art.

Sea Glass

Use sea glass as decorative pieces in bowls or vases to add a touch of the sea

Use sea glass as decorative pieces in bowls or vases to add a touch of the sea.

Beachy Textures

Incorporate textures like linen, jute, and cotton in your cushions, rugs, and throws.

Incorporate textures like linen, jute, and cotton in your cushions, rugs, and throws.

Striped Patterns

Add striped patterns reminiscent of beach towels or nautical themes on pillows, rugs, or upholstery.

Add striped patterns reminiscent of beach towels or nautical themes on pillows, rugs, or upholstery.

Shell Collections

Display collections of shells, starfish, or sand dollars in glass jars or as part of a centerpiece

Display collections of shells, starfish, or sand dollars in glass jars or as part of a centerpiece.

Whitewashed Wood

Use whitewashed or light-colored wood for furniture and flooring to create a beachy look.

Use whitewashed or light-colored wood for furniture and flooring to create a beachy look.

Hammocks or Hanging Chairs

Install a hammock or hanging chair in a corner for a relaxed, beachy seating option.

Install a hammock or hanging chair in a corner for a relaxed, beachy seating option.

Blue and White Porcelain

Use blue and white porcelain vases, plates, or decorative objects for a coastal touch.

Use blue and white porcelain vases, plates, or decorative objects for a coastal touch.

Indoor Plants

Bring in some indoor plants like palms or succulents to add a tropical feel.

Bring in some indoor plants like palms or succulents to add a tropical feel.

Beach-Inspired Rugs

Choose rugs with beachy designs like waves, fish, or coral patterns.

Choose rugs with beachy designs like waves, fish, or coral patterns.

Seashell Chandeliers

Consider a chandelier or light fixture made from seashells for a unique focal point.

Consider a chandelier or light fixture made from seashells for a unique focal point.

Nautical Maps

Frame nautical maps or old ship navigation charts as wall art.

Frame nautical maps or old ship navigation charts as wall art.

Outdoor-Inspired Furniture

Use outdoor furniture indoors for a relaxed, casual look.

Use outdoor furniture indoors for a relaxed, casual look.

Boat Oars

Hang old boat oars on the wall as a decorative element.

Hang old boat oars on the wall as a decorative element.

Glass Bottles

Use sea glass as decorative pieces in bowls or vases to add a touch of the sea.

Use clear or colored glass bottles as vases or decor pieces.

Lantern Lighting

Add lantern-style lighting fixtures to enhance the coastal ambiance.

Add lantern-style lighting fixtures to enhance the coastal ambiance.

Beach Photography

Decorate with large prints of beach photography.

 

Decorate with large prints of beach photography.

Open Shelving

 Use open shelving to display beach finds, like shells and beach glass.

Use open shelving to display beach finds, like shells and beach glass.

Light, Breezy Curtains

Opt for light, breezy curtains to allow the sunlight to flow into the room.

Opt for light, breezy curtains to allow the sunlight to flow into the room.

Beach-Inspired Wallpaper

Consider wallpaper with beach themes like palm trees, waves, or tropical prints

Consider wallpaper with beach themes like palm trees, waves, or tropical prints.

Relaxed Seating Arrangements

Arrange seating to encourage relaxation and socializing, with plenty of plush cushions.

Arrange seating to encourage relaxation and socializing, with plenty of plush cushions.

White Slipcovers

Use white slipcovers on furniture for an easy, breezy beach look that’s also practical

Use white slipcovers on furniture for an easy, breezy beach look that’s also practical.

Nautical Stripes

Incorporate blue and white stripes in your decor through throws, cushions, or rugs

Incorporate blue and white stripes in your decor through throws, cushions, or rugs.

Weathered Wood

Use furniture made from weathered wood to give a rustic, beachy feel.

Use furniture made from weathered wood to give a rustic, beachy feel.

Coral Decor

Use faux or real coral pieces as decor accents

Use faux or real coral pieces as decor accents.

Sea-Themed Throws and Pillows

Choose throws and pillows with sea motifs like fish, shells, or starfish.

Choose throws and pillows with sea motifs like fish, shells, or starfish.

Rope Accents

Use rope as an accent, whether it’s a part of your furniture, decor, or as curtain tiebacks

Use rope as an accent, whether it’s a part of your furniture, decor, or as curtain tiebacks.

Soft, Neutral Base

Start with a soft, neutral base and add in blue accents to keep the space feeling calm and serene

Start with a soft, neutral base and add in blue accents to keep the space feeling calm and serene.

A Beach Living Room With Cool Views

A beach living room with cool views, white upholstered and rattan furniture, a striped rug and printed pillows.

A beach living room with cool views, white upholstered and rattan furniture, a striped rug and printed pillows.

Outdoor Elements Inside

Bring outdoor elements like sand dollars, conch shells, and even a small sand feature inside.

Bring outdoor elements like sand dollars, conch shells, and even a small sand feature inside.

Lighthouse Models

Use small lighthouse models or decor pieces to enhance the nautical theme.

 

Use small lighthouse models or decor pieces to enhance the nautical theme.

Painted Furniture

Consider painting furniture in shades of white or pale blue to fit the beach theme.

Consider painting furniture in shades of white or pale blue to fit the beach theme.

Layered Textures

 Layer different textures like woven baskets, soft linens, and rough wood for a dynamic look.

Layer different textures like woven baskets, soft linens, and rough wood for a dynamic look.

Vintage Finds

Incorporate vintage beach finds like old life preservers, wooden crates, or vintage swimwear as decor.

Incorporate vintage beach finds like old life preservers, wooden crates, or vintage swimwear as decor.

Shell-Encrusted Mirrors

Use mirrors encrusted with shells to add both light and a coastal feel.

Use mirrors encrusted with shells to add both light and a coastal feel.

Beachy Scents

 Use candles or diffusers with beachy scents like coconut, salt air, or tropical fruits.

 Use candles or diffusers with beachy scents like coconut, salt air, or tropical fruits.

Open Floor Plan

If possible, keep the living space open and flowing, mimicking the openness of the beach.

If possible, keep the living space open and flowing, mimicking the openness of the beach.

Maritime Accessories

Incorporate maritime accessories like compasses, old telescopes, or maritime flags.

Incorporate maritime accessories like compasses, old telescopes, or maritime flags.

Light Fixtures

Use light fixtures that resemble sea life, like shell or fish-shaped lamps.

Use light fixtures that resemble sea life, like shell or fish-shaped lamps.

Sunburst Mirrors

Add sunburst mirrors to reflect light and add a beachy, sun-inspired touch.

Add sunburst mirrors to reflect light and add a beachy, sun-inspired touch.

Tropical Prints

Use tropical prints on cushions, wall art, or curtains to bring in a vacation vibe.

Use tropical prints on cushions, wall art, or curtains to bring in a vacation vibe.

Beachside Reading Nook

Create a cozy reading nook with a comfortable chair and beach-themed decor.

Create a cozy reading nook with a comfortable chair and beach-themed decor.

Coastal Gallery Wall

Create a gallery wall with coastal-themed art, photos, and decor.

Create a gallery wall with coastal-themed art, photos, and decor.

Light Flooring

Use light-colored flooring to keep the space feeling open and airy, reminiscent of sandy beaches

Use light-colored flooring to keep the space feeling open and airy, reminiscent of sandy beaches.

Beach-Inspired Fabrics

Use fabrics inspired by the beach, such as lightweight linen or canvas.

Use fabrics inspired by the beach, such as lightweight linen or canvas.

Casual Dining Area

Create a casual dining area with a picnic-style table or a bistro set.

Create a casual dining area with a picnic-style table or a bistro set.

Neutral Furniture

Choose neutral furniture and add pops of color with accessories

Choose neutral furniture and add pops of color with accessories.

Sand-Inspired Palette

Use a sand-inspired color palette with lots of beige and light browns.

Use a sand-inspired color palette with lots of beige and light browns.

 

 

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