You don’t have to live in a beach cottage to bring coastal vibes to your space. This easy, breezy style can work in any room in the house, from the kitchen to the bathroom, living room, bedroom, living room, laundry room, and beyond. Whether you dream of being a coastal grandmother or living in a surf shack, check out these rooms to help you create your own beach cottage-inspired oasis, no matter where you live.
- 01of 15Use Weathered Finishes Design and Photo by Alfredo Paredes StudioThis Cape Cod fisherman’s cabin from Alfredo Paredes Studio has rustic finishes, blue-and-white accents, and weathered elements like a pair of well worn leather French club chairs that harmonize perfectly with the dreamy oceanfront view.Continue to 2 of 15 below
- 02of 15Make It Modern Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa NeustadtThis coastal kitchen from Emily Henderson Design has a palette of crisp white and navy blue that complements rustic hardwood floors and painted ceiling beams, with gold-toned accents and modern accessories that make it feel fresh rather than kitschy.Continue to 3 of 15 below
- 03of 15Honor the View Design by Michelle Berwick InteriorsThe decor of this Canadian beachfront cottage from Michelle Berwick Interiors complements the ocean view without overwhelming. Even if you can’t see the water from your bedroom, this subtle approach to coastal decor, using simple furniture, tones of blue and white, and natural elements can work in any home to add a relaxed, livable feel.Continue to 4 of 15 below
- 04of 15Add a Striped Rug Design by Becca InteriorsThe dining room of this Southampton, New York surfing village retreat from Becca Interiors is anchored with a large scale sailor striped rug. Painted shiplap walls, furniture in pale wood tones, and natural accents like wicker pendant lights add timeless coastal charm that could work in any setting.Continue to 5 of 15 below
- 05of 15Keep It Minimal Design by Tyler Karu Design +Interiors / Photo by Erin LittleThis Maine kitchen from Tyler Karu Design +Interiors is a clean, minimalist take on coastal decor, with vertical painted white shiplap walls, bare windows, deep blue lower cabinetry, and cool silver-toned accents.Continue to 6 of 15 below
- 06of 15Mix It Up Design by Allison Babcock Design / Photo by Matt KisidayThis Sag Harbor, New York living room from Allison Babcock Design has an organic coastal feel with its rustic ceiling beams, white walls, and mix of eclectic furnishings and decor.Continue to 7 of 15 below
- 07of 15Add Themed Wallpaper Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa NeustadtThe walls of this cheerful laundry closet from Emily Henderson Design are washed in blue wave motif wallpaper, with white appliances and painted doors strung with hooks for holding everything you need to sweep up those sandy floors.Continue to 8 of 15 below
- 08of 15Play with Gray Tones Design by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by James R. SalomonThis Maine coast beach cottage powder room from Tyler Karu Design +Interiors has a weathered wood sink vanity with a blue-gray finish that is complemented with soft gray wallpaper with a subtle nautical rope motif. A beveled mirror and marble countertops complement the cool palette.Continue to 9 of 15 below
- 09of 15Keep It Simple Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa NeustadtNothing says coastal like blue-and-white stripes. In this light and bright living room from Emily Henderson Design, a cozy off-white sectional is strewn with a casual assortment of pillows. Simple artwork and painted shiplap ceilings complete the easy, beachy vibe.Continue to 10 of 15 below
- 10of 15Hang Vintage Coastal-Themed Art Design by Becca InteriorsThe breakfast nook in this Southampton, New York beach cottage from Becca Interiors is decorated with framed vintage coastal-themed art that adds some quiet kitsch to a corner decorated with antique wood furnishings and a comfortable banquette upholstered in neutral tones.Continue to 11 of 15 below
- 11of 15Add Bohemian Design-Inspired Touches Casa Watkins LivingThis compact laundry room from Casa Watkins Living has a coastal blue-and-white palette with bohemian design-inspired touches like bold patterned wallpaper and a woven pendant light that keep it interesting.Continue to 12 of 15 below
- 12of 15Add a Spa Vibe Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-TrampThis bathroom from Emily Henderson Design has easygoing beach cottage spa vibes, with its soothing blue walls, built-in bench seating, crisp white open shelving stacked with crisp folded towels, and warm-toned wood pegboard hook on the wall for towels and robes.Continue to 13 of 15 below
- 13of 15Hang a Gallery Wall Design by Michelle Berwick InteriorsThis homey beach cottage bedroom from Michelle Berwick Interiors has a cozy quilt, a pair of woven pendant lights, and a small gallery wall mounted on the shiplap wall above the bed in lieu of a headboard.Continue to 14 of 15 below
- 14of 15Mix Finishes Design by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by Erin LittleShades of blue on the kitchen backsplash and island, clean white built-in cabinetry, and pale wood accents and flooring bring the coastal beach cottage vibes to this home in downtown Portland, Maine from Tyler Karu Design + Interiors.Continue to 15 of 15 below
- 15of 15Paint the Ceiling Beams Design by Allison Babcock Design / Photo by Matt KisidayIn this beach front living room in Nantucket, Massachusetts from Allison Babcock Design, shiplap walls and painted ceiling beams add texture to the all-white interior. A mix of furnishings and decor in natural materials like wood and rattan, vivid blue accents, and built-ins styled with books and objects give the cozy space a clean, coastal vibe that could translate to any interior.