Add this simple built-in shelf to complete your dream coastal living room. The rustic nature of this shelf allows you to decorate your home with any coastal element you deem fit. This shelf also features vintage books and decor with an elegant marble countertop touch on the bottom. A potted plant provides a lovely green contrast to this space.
33 Cool and Breezy Coastal Living Room Ideas
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Published: March 21, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
Think about your last beach vacation. The calming splashes of waves, the feeling of warm sand on your skin, and the sound of cheerful kids playing by the sea. Being by the beach is almost synonymous with the feeling of calm and relaxation. Imagine if you can bring this energy back to your home. Well, you can. With natural textures, calming hues, artwork, and coastal-inspired accessories, you can bring the beach house aesthetic back to your very own home.
It seems natural to recreate the casual atmosphere of beach days in the living room because this is where we kick off our shoes, unwind, and eat. Check out our list of coastal living room ideas that will allow you to enjoy the beach house aesthetic all year round, come rain, snow, or shine.
02 of Coastal Living Room With Teal Blue Backdrop
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A gorgeous teal blue wall accent wall serves as a backdrop for this cozy, beach-inspired living room. A two-toned theme of calming blue and white blending cohesively is presented by the white sofa and hanging portrait contrasting with the blue cushions and wall. The round maple table and the hanging plants add a vibrant natural component to this coastal living room.
03 of Coastal Living Room With Beech Wood Floor
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This adorable coastal living room exhibits a rustic beech wood floor as well as a spacious cabinet and drawer. Mounted hooks provide easily accessible storage options as you enter your home after a tiring day and sit down on top of this comfortable gray sofa. Calming tones of blue and white beautifully complement the natural wood tones of this coastal living room.
04 of Coastal Living Room With Wooden Coffee Table
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This whimsical colorful coastal living room exhibits a playful usage of different bright colors blending with soft warm undertones. A wooden coffee table supports a pot nestling bright red flowers. Two identical patterned armchairs face a spacious white sofa. Built-in shelves are fitted in different places on the wall as natural light slowly cascades into the clear white tones of the room.
05 of Console Table With Driftwood Décor
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This coastal-style inspired white coffee table is perfect for lazy afternoons cozying up with a good book and drinking a warming beverage on a cool windy day. Driftwood is displayed to provide wood tones and a small space underneath the table allows you to neatly organize your favorite books. Two simple oval chairs are neatly tucked away underneath the table.
06 of Coastal Sun Room With Azure Carpet
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A towering chandelier decorated with beads overlooks this open and elegant coastal sun room. A gray sofa and two white armchairs surround the room with a white and glass coffee table situated in the center. The unfiltered white shades around the room bring out the bold azure colors of the carpet and cushions.
07 of Coastal Living Room Ideas With Wicker Décor
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Adorable wicker decor is placed around the room in this coastal living room. The soft white shades allow the different shades of blue highlighted by the navy blue cushion, turquoise lamp, and fragile pottery to be more prominent. A gorgeous coastal-themed landscape is hung to complete this living room aesthetic.
08 of Well-lit Living Room With Beachhouse Aesthetic
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The crystal blue sky and white harbor boats depicted on a hanging portrait of a ship dock match the aesthetic created in this coastal living room. The various shades of blue paired up with light neutral tones of white on the decor create an aura of freedom and life by the coast. A gray sofa rests behind a maple wood table.
09 of Dreamy Coastal Living Room
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A wood-framed sign and modern painting in shades of white, blue, and green greet you when you enter this dreamy coastal living room A cushy white sofa welcomes you to put your feet up over the soft grey carpet. The airy space and the lack of tiny intricate decor complement the cloud-like effect of this unique coastal living room.
10 of Coastal Living Room With Wood Floor
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Calming cream and gray shades act as the backdrop for this coastal living room. A simple wicker chair is placed on top of a gray rug dotted with blue patterns over a glistening cypress wood floor. House plants incorporate a love of nature and life into the natural decor.
11 of Coastal Living Room With Light Gray Sofa
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The neutral-toned white patterns on the walls allow the different shades of blue to be highlighted in this classy coastal living room. A cozy light gray sofa becomes the perfect vessel for lazy afternoons watching shows on the mounted TV or quiet nights being embraced by the warmth of the fireplace. The various coastal-themed decor and the light blue carpet complete the light and airy vibe that this coastal living room exudes.
12 of Coastal Living Room With Teak Table
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A warm and cozy atmosphere is exuded by the calming white tones of the wall and sofa in this living room. A sturdy teak table is accessorized with potted plants and blue and white decor. A small white stand creates more storage options for coastal decor. A white and blue patterned rug provides a lovely added aesthetic to this coastal living room.
13 of Coastal Living Room Ideas With Built-in Shelf
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This sea-themed coastal living room contains a beautiful built-in shelf decorated with various coastal ornaments. An armchair detailed with specific map coordinates partnered up with a starfish cushion adds a playful touch of adventure and life by the sea. The soft white tones around the room are elegantly contrasted by the green plants around the living room.
14 of Coastal Farmhouse Living Room With Light Cream Couch
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This coastal living room features a light cream couch paired with natural cream and wicker accent chairs. The furniture is decorated with blue and gold pillows, a call to the coastal, ocean space. A wooden coffee table and a woven natural rug help create a defined space to chat and relax.
15 of Coastal Accents for Traditional Lounge
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An oatmeal corner sofa creates a cozy feel in this neutral traditional space. Blue and white accents feature throughout for a fresh coastal feel. A glass rectangular two-tier coffee table stands on a brown carpet.
16 of Coastal Living Room With Built-in Shelf
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Pale blue tones encompassing the room provide the perfect framework for this coastal-style living room. A space-saving, built-in shelf decorated with books and adorable coastal decor is highlighted due to the soft neutral tones of the walls. A barrage of throw pillows is placed on top of a sofa for maximum comfort and relaxation.
17 of Colorful Coastal Living Room Inspiration
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A fresh and exciting take on a traditional beach house is employed in this colorful coastal living room. The simple white walls and armchair allow the different wood tones to exude across the space. The composition of beachy colors including blue and cream complement the more vivid shades of red and green replicating a beautiful coastal aesthetic.
18 of Coastal Inspired Room Inspo
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A coastal inspired room showcases beige armchairs with blue cushions surrounding a blue and white striped footstool. A round wooden dining table features near a built-in bookcase and a wooden console table with leather seating.
19 of Coastal Living Room With Wooden Coffee Table
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The light gray neutral tones of the wall slowly move down to bold darker shades of the carpet as you move your eyes around the room. The white sofa and wooden coffee table act as the boundaries for these co-existing color themes. The green potted plant presents the final complementary contrast to this coastal living room.
20 of Living Room With an Ocean View
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When you think of white, it seems boring and unoriginal. However, this glamorous white-themed coastal living room exudes an aura of class and good living highlighted by the comfortable sofas and intricately patterned carpet. Different textures and patterns are layered on top of one another to create a clean unfiltered aesthetic as the clear pristine windows allow an obstructed view overlooking the crystal ocean.
21 of Coastal Living Room With Gray Couch
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A cozy light gray couch is tucked neatly in the center of the room with a simple carpet underneath. Blue portraits depicting nature are displayed with a warm neutral background. Mounted shelves made of black cherry wood create stands for various potted plants providing a lush green feel to the room. A maple wood stand supports lighting appliances to shine across this elegant coastal living room.
22 of Coastal Living Room With Gray Wooden Table
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A beautiful modern look is exhibited in this neutral-toned living room. An oval-top walnut side table is placed between two identical comfy armchairs under unique, texted wall decor. A light gray table echoes the light neutral gray tones of the room and is situated in center of the room while a soft gray rug lies underneath.
23 of Round White Coffee Table with Coastal Centerpiece
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Take a rest on this beige chaise lounge sofa with blue and beige throw pillows. A coastal farmhouse centerpiece on a round white coffee table brings the serenity of the beach to this living room.
24 of Coastal Living Room Ideas With Natural Décor
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A natural and raw approach was employed in this organic coastal living room. The repurposed white-painted tree stump serves as the centerpiece as it lies above a deep black rug. Light wooden furniture and white sofa offer multiple seating options for your guests. The potted plants around the room follow the natural distinguished aesthetic of the room.
25 of Coastal Living Room With Brown Rattan Chandelier
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A brown rattan chandelier hangs above a wooden round dining room table in this open living room. A light and dark brown rug looks stately against the hardwood flooring. A magnolia basket is seen in the corner next to a blue and white striped chair. A cream couch with white, blue, and gray striped pillows sits across from a wooden coffee table with milk-white legs.
26 of Beach-inspired Room With Blue Daybed
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For those who believe a bed should be in every room of the house, this room is the one for you. This coastal room features simple white tones paired up with sea blue shades to create a cozy atmosphere. A soft pillowy daybed has three baskets for your fluffy pillows and cushions. A white armchair rests above a ripple-patterned carpet.
27 of Coastal Living Room With Gray-toned Wood Floor
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Following a cozy relaxing coastal-style design, this living room combines unblemished tones of white on the walls and adds textural contrast by installing built-in shelves and mounted television. The patterned brick walls around the fireplace add to the unique charm of the room. A beautiful bright walnut table and gorgeous gray-toned wood floors provide a rustic aesthetic to this coastal living room.
28 of Coastal Living Room With Light Wood Coffee Table
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This serene coastal living room has two cozy white sofas and a variety of soft throw pillows. The natural light permeating through the windows gives the room a relaxing and calming feeling. A light wood coffee table sets shop in the middle of the room on top of a classic blue and white rug.
29 of Indigo Color-themed Coastal Living Room
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The unfiltered natural light brightens up the bold indigo tones around this sriking living room. Pristine white sofas and walls act as an exquisite canvas for the indigo tones highlighted by the chair, cushions, and lamp. A gorgeous patterned carpet ties the rest of the room together.
30 of Coastal Living Room With Navy Carpet
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A pale light blue wall serves as a background in this coastal living room, allowing more prominent shades of navy blue to be highlighted. The white sofa and armchair are decorated with blue and white patterned throw pillows and are seated underneath a light navy blue carpet. A welcoming addition of greenery provided by the plants completes this coastal living room aesthetic.
31 of Coastal Living Room With Rustic Table
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This room is a gorgeous reinterpretation of the sky meeting the sea as pale blue meets pure white tones in this coastal living room. A cozy couch welcomes you as you enter the room and rest your weary legs on top of a rustic wooden table. In the background, wooden stands provide more decor options to spruce up the room and provide a natural and fresh vibe. The built-in shelf allows even more decorations to complete this elegant coastal living room.
32 of Hampton-themed Coastal Living Room
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A white built-in shelf presents an organized collection of exquisite decor in this Hampton-themed coastal living room. White walls surround the classic, white, fireplace mantel. A herringbone wood floor lies underneath a striped white and gray armchair and footstool.
33 of Coastal Grey Living Room Ideas
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Two white curtains hang above shutters that cover a window on a grey living room wall. A wooden side table holds a blue vase with a white shade, and white milk glass bowls displaying coastal decor. A sofa with a white textured cover sits in front of the window and displays blue striped and coastal accent pillows.
