If you’re an ardent lover of the tranquil beach setting, you don’t have to head down to a beach every time to enjoy it! You can bring the beach home by decorating the most popular rooms in your home in the coastal style. The living room is often the place where friends and family gather the most. It is also the place where you spend your free time or do all your entertaining. A relaxed and refreshing living room can instantly lighten the mood of its inhabitants too. A beach style living room interior design achieves this with flawless ease. Beach style interior design is quickly becoming one of the most popular interior design styles and with good reason! This design is clean, light, airy, and uncluttered. It has vibrant colors, earthy warm textures, and an openness that reminds one of the vast oceans.
There are many types of coastal styles like the American, the Tropical Island style, the Mediterranean style, the Contemporary coastal style, etc. However, they all share a love for ocean hues and sun-bleached whites, the use of natural materials, nautical decor, and an open, airy layout that celebrates natural light. A coastal style has the ability to bring the outdoors inside with an abundance of natural light and warmth. The use of soothing colors and natural materials gives a relaxed and comfortable ambiance that makes this style so popular. If you also want this look in your living room, take a look at our list of stunning beach style living room design ideas for inspiration.
{ 1 } Elegant Beach Style Living Room
Relaxing Modern Living Room In Hartshorn Home By Karen B Wolf Interiors | Photo By Raqel Langworthy
This historic Hartshorn home was certainly beautiful yet a bit formal. With the open ambiance and soft touches of beach style design, this family home was transformed into a modern, open family home. The design is simple and elegant. The white walls and furnishings make the room look bright and open. Also, the large windows let in a lot of natural light. The plush blue area rug and coffee table upholstery bring the coastal touch. Similarly, the blue flowers remind us of the blue oceans. All in all, this living room has a relaxed and cozy feel particular to the beach style designs.
{ 2 } Classic White And Wood Design
Warm And Relaxing Beach Style Living Room By Zahn Builders
This beige-and-wood theme design is certainly warm and very welcoming! The light color of the walls keeps the room bright and cheerful. Similarly, the beige area rug and upholstery adds to the cheerful feel of the room. In contrast, the dark tones of the hardwood floors, media console, and contemporary ceiling fan maintain the balance of light. Also, the large windows let in ample natural light while the curtains provide privacy when needed. The cozy throw and cheerful ambiance make the room look welcoming and warm.
{ 3 } Rustic Cottage Style Room Decor
Exposed beams, shiplap, and shutters give this rustic living room a distinctly coastal look. The skylights in the ceiling let in ample natural light and make for a great view at night! The hardwood flooring gives the room a rustic appeal. Similarly, the wooden shiplap walls painted a light blue are typical for beach homes and give that beach cottage look to the room. The wooden furnishings like the chair, trunk tables, table lamps, and a stylish side table further add to the rustic look. Also, the blue area rug and cozy sofas make the room feel warm and inviting. Moreover, the various art and the nautical decor like the conch shell or surfboard give the room a beach style look.
{ 4 } Colorful Tropical Living Room Design
Whimsical Contemporary Beach Style Atherton Remodel By Harrell Remodeling
This colorful living room design manages to be whimsical and light at the same time. The various shades of blue remind us of the various colors of the ocean. The tropical colors and patterns bring fun to the simple design. The large windows provide enough sunlight while the curtains offer privacy and shade when needed. The recessed eyeball lights in the ceiling provide illumination throughout the room at night too. These lights along with the stylish chandelier are a contemporary touch. The colorful display on the table and bright yellow pillows offer bright pops of color to the all-blue decor. The indoor plant gives the room a vibrant lively look.
{ 5 } Ocean Hues Coastal Room Decor
Bright Ocean Colors In Colonial Home In Glenn Ridge, NJ By Toledo Geller
The offbeat mix of contemporary and vintage pieces creates an air of the unexpected in this classic colonial. Small furniture groupings and boldly accented trim streamline the flow of this narrow living room. The light colors on the wall give the room a light and airy feel. In contrast, the dark blue tones of the wall and window trims attract attention and make the room look larger than it really is. The bright blue area rug defines the living space and brightens the room. It also centers the design and brings all the elements together. The comfortable throw and closed furniture arrangement make the room feel cozy. Moreover, the stylish side table, white stools, and stunning wood table bring in color and patterns to the decor.
{ 6 } Bright Coastal Room Decor
Contemporary Beach Style Living Room Design By Joshua GM/Shutterstock
This living room design is the perfect example of classic contemporary coastal style decor. The warm whites and ocean hues, reflective surfaces, soft furnishings, lots of natural light, and nautical decor are the basic elements of this design style. All these elements find a place in this living room design. The modern sofa in warm white along with a shiny finish tiled flooring gives the room a light and spacious look. The plush area rug and pillows bring in some color, texture, and pattern to the decor. The x-base glass coffee table is a reflective surface typical of this design and further adds to the illusion of space. The bright blue vases, as well as curtains, give the decor a coastal touch.
{ 7 } Simple White Monochrome Living Room
Serene And Peaceful Gulfshore Getaway By Carrie Brigham Design
This simple living room design is the perfect example of American contemporary beach style design. The abundance of sun-bleached whites, natural materials, airy layout, and nautical decor makes this room a perfect American coastal design. The bright white walls and large windows give the room an open and airy feel. The abundant natural light brightens up the room. The soothing colors of the accessories give a relaxing and comfortable ambiance to the room. The sea-shell design mirror and other nautical decor give the room that beach cottage look. In contrast, the dark floors and paneled wood ceiling maintain the balance of light and bring some color to the decor. The stylish chandelier and modern furnishings give the room a contemporary look.
{ 8 } Tropical Colors Cheerful Living Room
Bright And Airy Living Room In Kennebunk Beach House By Bowley Builders | Photo By Irvin Serrano
This living room is an amazing contrast between plain whites and vibrant colors. The different colors, patterns, and textures in this design come together beautifully to give this elegantly colorful tropical design. While the bright white walls and many windows give the room a light and airy look, the different colors and patterns bring diversity and visual interest to the decor. The striped chairs, printed pillows, and giraffe print beach bring pattern to the decor. Also, the use of natural materials like wood for flooring and stone for the fireplace give the design a coastal look. Moreover, the wicker tables and colorful table lamp give the decor that beach cottage look.
{ 9 } Black White Beach Style Decor
Understated Elegance In Beach Style Living Room Design By Shaw Floors
This striking living room design is certainly relaxing and inviting. The white walls and ceilings give the room a bright and airy look. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in a lot of natural light and give the feeling of being outdoors. The waterproof plank flooring with light wood color and finish is Classico Plank in Bianco by Shaw Floors. It further enhances the light and cheery ambiance of the room. The dark tones and ornamental design of the furniture offer a great contrast to the simple and light design of the room. The clear contrast between black and white in this beach style living room is what catches the eye. However, what holds the attention and creates interest is the understated elegance of this room decor.
{ 10 } Grand Beach Style Living Room
Beach Glam Coastal Living In Sewall’s Point Waterfront Home, Florida By Francesca Morgan Interiors
This living room certainly succeeds in incorporating subtle glamour in the beach style design. The custom blue built-in is certainly the best feature of the design with its bright ocean color and superb storage options. The cozy layout and comfortable furniture make the room look warm and welcoming. The recessed lighting gives an intimate feel to this space. The stylish sofa, ottoman, and other fixtures give the room a glamorous look. The wicker chairs and carving design of coffee table also give the room a relaxed beach vibe.
{ 11 } High Ceiling Warm Coastal Design
Sophisticated And Serene Coastal Living Room In Casa Del Playa Model, Florida By The Decorators Unlimited
This high ceiling room with large glass doors and windows is a contemporary American coastal design. The warm white walls, marble flooring, and beige tones of furniture give this room a warm and welcome vibe. A plush area rug defines the living space and makes the room look cozy as well as spacious. Marble flooring gives the room a cool and relaxing look. The nautical decor and stylish wall sconces give the room a coastal look. Also, the modern fireplace and furniture give the room a contemporary feel. Moreover, the potted plant brings life to the decor and gives a feeling of being in touch with nature.
{ 12 } Vibrant Coastal Hues And Prints
Beautiful Mix Of Ocean Hues And Coastal Prints In Northern Beaches Seaside Home By The Home | Photo By Lisa Zhu
This elegant living room certainly has all the elements of a beach style design. The abundance of natural light and white tones in walls, flooring, and furniture are typical to beach style of design. Similarly, bright shades of ocean hues, warm colors, tropical prints, varied textures, cozy settings, and open layouts are also a feature of this design. You can find all these elements in this living room. The cozy area rug, coastal prints, and nautical decor bring visual interest to the decor. The light and relaxing vibe of this decor make you feel refreshed.
{ 13 } Stripes And Patterns Coastal Decor
Rustic Beach Cottage Style In Hudson Waterfront Colonial By Chango & Co. | Photo By Ball & Albanese
The open airy look of this living room is the main feature of a beach style living room design. The white walls and furnishings reflect light and make the room appear larger. The striped area rug throws, and pillows give the room a coastal touch. The wooden coffee table, side table, and cupboard add a rustic cottage feel to the design. The bright shades of blue further enhance the beach look. Stylish table lamps and nautical decor complete the look.
{ 14 } Brightly Lit Brown Living Room
Refreshing Ambience And Views In Waterfront Retreat By Bruce Palmer Interior Design
The warm brown tones of this living room remind us of the warm Mediterranean beaches. Similarly, the beadboard treated ceilings remind one of a beach cottage. This brightly lit interior further enhances the warm and relaxing vibe of the room. Plush furnishings, textured rug, coastal prints, bright lighting, and nautical decor comes together beautifully to give a relaxed and refreshing ambiance. The large bay windows offer panoramic aquatic views of the Atlantic Ocean even from inside. This gives the feeling of being in touch with nature.
{ 15 } Modern American Beach Style Decor
Modern American Coastal Decor In Orpheus House, Mykonos, Greece | Photo By Mark Williams
White is such a calming and soothing color! The main purpose of beach style design is to create a living space which is calming as well as relaxing. Hence, white is often used a lot in beach style design because of its serene appeal. This living room also has an abundance of white with some pops of grey and brown to maintain balance. The all-white decor makes the room look brighter, larger and also more cheerful. The use of mirror further enhances the same effect. The stylish pendant lights and wall art gallery give the room a modern look. The grey and brown tones of the pillows and wooden flooring offers a nice contrast to the white design. It also brings warmth and cozy feel to the decor.
{ 16 } Eclectic Touches Living Room Decor
Whimsical Beach Style Decor In Coronado Back Bay Residence By Ward Jewell Architects | Photo By Laura Hull
The light blue walls and white shiplap design along with the large windows give the room a beach cottage appeal. The windows let in natural light and make the room look bright and airy. The striped sofa and fish print pillows further add to the coastal look. Similarly, nautical decor like the surfboard further enhances the beach look of the room. Multiple end tables are joined to make a coffee table giving the room a rustic contemporary look. The prominently displayed fine craft and folk art collection sets an intimate and whimsical tone. All in all, this eclectic living room design is certainly refreshing.
{ 17 } Warm Brown Tones Living Room
Warm Beach style Living Room Design | Photo By Ranch Uncommon
With white walls and abundant sunlight, this living room is certainly a bright and sunny space. The warm tones of the decor go perfectly well with the warm appeal of the sunlit room. Moreover, the brown leather sofa and classy table lamp look stylish and at home in the design. The blue and white patterned stools bring a splash of color to the white and brown decor. Also, the plush area rug gives the room a warm and cozy feel. However, the most eye-catching feature of this room is the creative use of the wall storage.
{ 18 } Airy And Spacious Coastal Decor
Beautiful Beach Style Room Decor By Tom Martin And Son, LLC | Photo By William Quarles
The blue and white decor of this room reflects the blue oceans and white sky views from the large bay windows. The large windows let in ample natural sunlight. Recessed Ceiling lights offer nighttime illumination. The white walls and furnishings give the room a bright and cheerful look. The room feels airy and spacious due to the large windows. Also, the wooden flooring adds a rustic charm to the design. Similarly, the stylish chandelier and the glass coffee table give the design a contemporary touch.
{ 19 } Coastal Colors Living Room Decor
Subtle Use Of Ocean Colors By Linda Ashley Interior Design | Photo By Dennis Krukowski
This cheerful and relaxing living room uses ocean colors to create a relaxed atmosphere. The white walls and ceilings make the room feel airy, light, and spacious. The soothing shades of blue and neutral tones of the furnishings meld perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Also, the wood tones bring warmth to the design. Moreover, the stylish pendant lights give the room a modern touch.
{ 20 } Earthy Beach Style Living Room
Classic Coastal Living Room Decor By Cortney Bishop Design
This black, white, and wood design certainly covers all the classic elements of beach style design. The white walls and sofa give the room and airy and spacious feel. Also, the large windows let in abundant natural sunlight. The wooden ceiling with exposed beams along with the hardwood floor, modern coffee table, and vintage chairs give the room a natural rustic charm. Similarly, the comfy sofa, cushions, throw, and black-and-white area rug gives the decor a warm and welcome feel. The face design table is a delightfully quirky addition to the plain room.
{ 21 } Classic Black White Coastal Decor
Classic Black And White American Style Coastal Design By Clare Kennedy Interior Design
This classic black and white living room design is a perfectly wonderful American coastal design. The abundance of bright whites gives the room a bright and cheerful look. Similarly, the bay windows let in a lot of natural light giving the room a light and airy feel. The white walls and large pendant lights further enhance the same effect. In contrast, the dark wood floors and subtle black details in window frames, cushions, table lamps, and vase maintain the balance of light. They bring personality and class to the plain decor. The jute area rug also adds some texture to the design. All in all, this classic room decor perfectly fits the bill for an American beach style living room design!