1Bring in Seashells
Carmel BrantleyNothing says "coastal" like seashells. The designers behind this one-of-a-kind canopy bed, mother-daughter duo Cindy Rinfret and Taylor Mattos of Rinfret, Ltd., made it for the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House with the help of local artist Robin Grubman, who embellished the entire thing with hand-painted seashells. It looks fit for mermaid royalty.
2Incorporate Earthy Textures
Nathan SchroderLimewash walls, woven textiles, opalescent details—if you want your bedroom to have a moodier color scheme with a coastal vibe, choose textures that feel natural. Of course, a classic coastal bedroom design leans more light and airy, but you can use those earthy elements to emulate the style, as Doniphan Moore did here.
3Go With Tropical Colors
Matt SartainTo lean more tropical coastal rather than California coastal, try a blue-and-green color scheme. In this bedroom, designer Alison Pickart and Katy Polsby, owner of the wallpaper and textiles company CW Stockwell, used green textiles and blue accents to craft a space that looks like it belongs in a luxurious hotel.
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4Lean on Yellows
Matt SartainPart of what we all love about the coast is the endless sunshine, and you can't capture midday sunlight without the color yellow. Pickart and Polsby wanted a crisp yellow-and-white color scheme in this bedroom, so they chose a sunny palm frond wallcovering to give it a pleasant brightness.
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5Go With a Playful Bed Frame
Julia LynnDesigner Angie Hranowsky had this bed custom made to bring a fun, tropical energy into the bedroom of her clients' Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, bungalow. A playful choice like this makes the design intention of bringing the outside in clear.
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6Wing It
Emily J FollowillThis playful wallcovering with repeating cranes brings in a bright coastal feeling. Ashley Gilbreath matched the colors in it to the ones in the bolster pillow on the bed, softening the transition from the walls to the otherwise neutral furniture choices.
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7Choose a Classic Stripe
Emily J FollowillThe right kind of stripe adds an elevated, beachy touch to a room. Ashley Gilbreath decorated this bedroom in a more traditional style, bringing in coastal touches through the wallpaper, wall art, wicker basket, and soft color palette.
8Go With a Deep Blue
Emily J FollowillAshley Gilbreath wanted to nod to nautical decor in this bunk room with the deep blue paint color and brass hardware. And if those aren't enough, the precious boat drawing helps with the theme.
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9Lean Into Bohemian Style
Claire ThomasBeautiful teal wainscoting paired with vibrant oranges in this coastal bedroom give it a fun bohemian aesthetic that's balanced by the greenery, artwork, and bright white walls, ceiling, and bedding. While design scheme by Claire Thomas is definitely for the free-spirited, it's still giving us cool beach-girl vibes.
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10Elevate the Space
Zeke RuelasThanks to the mix of modern and vintage pieces and the abundance of deep hues, we're getting major California coastal energy from this bedroom. Dee Murphy wanted a "California beachy but elevated vibe" for this oceanside home, and she achieved it by using a fern print wallpaper in a rich blue, lighter wood for the canopy bed, a vintage gold picture frame, and a wicker table lamp.
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11Install Shiplap
Laura SumrakWe know shiplap is controversial, but the kind in this coastal bedroom is seriously reminiscent of driftwood and helps give the space a more rustic feeling. Dominique DeLaney cleverly gave the classic blue-and-white color scheme a twist by incorporating multiple textures, from the walls to the bed.
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12Add in Coral Motifs
Nathan SchroderAt first glance, the mirror above this bed might resemble the sun, but upon closer inspection you can see it actually looks like coral. Sure, it could also look like gilded twigs, but in the context of this Florida home by Doniphan Moore, you can see the coastal vision.
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13Don't Shy Away From Dark Colors
Nathan SchroderThough there are standard beachy decorations in this bedroom, like the whale artwork visible in the mirror and the wooden lantern under the desk, the dark colors make it feel so relaxed. Relaxation and comfort is a huge part of coastal design, and Doniphan Moore
could easily argue that this moody color palette was meant to resemble the ocean at nighttime.
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14Use Surfboards as Decor
Nathan SchroderBring a sportier take to coastal design by incorporating surfboards in your decor, as Doniphan Moore did here. Whether or not you actually surf doesn't really matter—it's all for the vibes, right?
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15Hang Minimal Decorations
Nathan Schroder PhotoghraphyThis airy space by Erin Sander proves that you don't need a ton of decor in a coastal bedroom design. The layers of blues, whites, and tans do more than enough to capture the style, but the ceramic bells hanging from rope above the bed do add a nice touch.
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16Pick Nautical Light Fixtures
Laure JolietThe copper ship lanterns in this bunk room have a traditional coastal flair. As designer Martha Mulholland explains, "It was just an attic bedroom with a steeply pitched roof when we first saw it, but it has an epic view of the lake across the treetops and felt like the perfect place to make a magical retreat for children." Together, the lanterns and shiplap walls really give it a boat-like feeling.
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17Choose Pale Accessories
Jessica Klewicki GlynnFor a bedroom that always feels clean and elegant, opt for light-colored accessories and decor. This very white bedroom by Moor, Baker & Associates pulls in color only through the pale blues and grays on the bed, making it look so airy.
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18Focus on the View
Jessica Klewicki GlynnIf you're lucky enough to have a gorgeous view of the beach, then don't distract from it in your bedroom. Instead, decorate with pieces and colors that enhance the image outside your window. For this dreamy Florida home, the team at Moor, Baker & Associates
opted for white walls and ceilings and a sitting area that faces out, reminding its occupants to appreciate their setting.
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19Pick Gold Accents
Mary Craven DawkinsBring in a touch of sunshine through gold accents and details. Yancey Shearouse, principal designer at Yancey Seibert Shearouse, mixed metallics into this blue-and-white coastal bedroom design, giving it some welcome warmth.
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20Grow Some Greenery
Mark RoskamsAdding greenery to your coastal bedroom can really enhance the outdoor, cabana-like feel of the space. This bedroom by Maggie Cruz opens up to the pool, so a calm interior that didn't compete with the landscaping was essential.
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