Rose gold fixtures and a round rose gold-framed mirror accent this coastal blue painted vanity in a modern white guest bathroom. The white shiplap panel walls add a rustic beachy vibe, while the soft gray wall paint mimics stormy gray ocean skies and the gray marble vanity counter.
31 Modern Coastal Decor Ideas to Use Throughout Your Home
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March 26, 2023
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The modern coastal style is such a fun one to play around with, especially as we inch our way closer to summertime and welcome the warm weather and sandy toes that come with it.
If you want to capture a modern coastal vibe when you walk into your home, one way to do that is to simply incorporate colors that remind you of the beach. Think of colors like blue, grey, white, sandy beige, tan, yellow, or orange like the sun, or pink and green like what you’d see in tropical plants. Other elements you might consider including are items like bamboo, distressed wood with ashy tones that look like driftwood or petrified wood that you’d see along a beach, and vivid tropical plants like palm trees, pampas grass, and banana plants. Some more creative pieces you could include are things like sea glass in the form of vases, ornaments, or even paperweights. Even the accent pillows and throws that you use can provide a coastal vibe with cute seashell or starfish patterns with neutral colors.
Check out the cute coastal design ideas we have collected below and see how amazing these rooms look and how easy it is to pick and pull from different design features to get this look.
02 of Gray Living Room Sofa With Coastal Décor
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A gray cotton sofa is decorated with white and summery blue accent pillows. A blue armchair in the corner by a ficus tree and a natural round wood end table gives the room a bright coastal pop of color along with the white and blue patterned area rug.
03 of Modern Coastal Centerpiece for a Living Room
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This neutral farmhouse living room is decorated with a white wood coffee table and a woven serving tray holding clear glass apothecary jars filled with starfish and sea glass ornaments. A large wood bead garland is draped over a white wood tray with a frosted green ornament.
04 of Twin Bedroom With Feminine Coastal Décor
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This cute girl’s bedroom contains two twin beds with rustic driftwood frames and headboards placed against a white shiplap wall. Green polka-dotted wood letter signs are hung over the center of each headboard, and matching green geometric accent pillows and seashell pillows are paired with feminine pink throws.
05 of Minimalist Coastal Décor Ideas
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For a minimalist coastal look, try using a simple tropical floral arrangement as seen here. This white wood mantel is decorated with a sea glass jug containing two stems of dried palm leaves with a distressed wood-framed mirror.
06 of Modern Coastal Décor for an Entryway
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A large circular rattan wall mirror is centered above a matching rattan seating bench with a set of oat white and pastel blue accent pillows. The surrounding white wall paint keeps the space bright and open for a simple, beachy, modern look.
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This is the ultimate playroom setup for any young boy. Completed with a pool table, red Adirondack beach chairs, a striped blue and white area rug, and built-in bunk beds. Each bed is equipped with a matching blue and white striped quilted duvet set and vintage nautical accent pillows.
08 of Modern Coastal Dinnerware Setting Ideas
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A rustic wood dining table with warm auburn staining is set with a jute runner containing marbled blue and white glass dinnerware, wood candlesticks, sea glass vases, and blue plaid candle holders. Woven rattan placemats are paired with beaded-edged white glass bowls and seashell blue charger plates.
09 of Coastal Blue Herringbone Tile for a Fireplace
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A nautical-themed living area is completed by a fireplace insert with ocean blue herringbone tile surrounding it and a white wood mantel. A beveled edge mirror is hung behind a sailboat figurine between a blue wood frame and a blue plaid glass canister.
10 of Seafoam Green Arcmhairs for a Coastal Living Area
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A set of armchairs with seafoam green cushions are situated facing each other over a farmhouse blue and white geometric rug with a woven diamond burlap rug layered beneath. A boho dresser with white bead edging is placed in the corner for a beachy look.
11 of Bright White Modern Living Room With a Coastal Spin
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The blue floral accent pillows along the white linen sofas in this modern living room give the space a coastal feel that is great for a beach house. The white wood furniture gives the space an added rustic feel and looks similar to petrified wood found along the beach.
12 of Minimalist Coastal Décor for a Dining Table
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A bronze chandelier hangs directly above a bamboo serving tray holding a set of small white starfish and a sago palm leaf. The exposed grain of the oak dining table gives the space an organic look, along with the neutral white and beige linen furniture.
13 of Minimalist Modern Coastal Bedroom Décor
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A pastel blue and white accent pillow gives a white cotton bed a coastal look. The neutral colors and minimalist décor give the room a modern look. A driftwood-colored end table is placed beside the upholstered bed.
14 of White and Blue-themed Coastal Reading Bench
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Tufted gray cushions are placed over a white barn wood seating bench with gray and white pinstripe pillows. Coastal blue colors are emitted from white framed seashell art pieces hung along a subtle blue wall, a blue striped pillow, and the navy blue and white area rug.
15 of Brightly Colored Coastal Bedroom Décor
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A reclaimed wood dream chest is placed at the foot of a coastal bed with brightly colored blue and orange seashell patterning. A vintage boat wheel is hanging along the wall above the bed with blue chording and orange shells hung from it to match the bedding.
16 of Modern Bathroom With Coastal Décor
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A white freestanding bathtub with modern gray stone tile surrounding it is paired with bright coastal yellow cotton towels with herringbone patterning. A bamboo caddy holding bath salts and scrubs are placed across the bath next to a built-in shelf with a seashell and soap bar.
17 of Feminine Coastal Décor Ideas for a Dining Room
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A boho dining hutch with ornamental doors and pastel blue paint is placed below a set of wood cutting boards. A round wood table with rustic wood chairs is decorated with a pink calla lily centerpiece, a shell serving tray, and a starfish for a feminine coastal look.
18 of Modern Coastal Décor With Blue Accents
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A board and batten accent wall with white paint and black coat hooks adds a cute backdrop for the coastal blue plaid accent pillows and throws draped over a white bench in an entryway. A picture mantel overhead holds wood-framed vintage art pieces and wood candle sticks.
19 of Modern Coastal Shelf Décor Ideas
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These floating wood shelves are the perfect example of a modern coastal display. The neutral taupe and white pottery give off a sandy beach color and texture. A starfish is leaning against a wood-framed beach portrait and an ornamental grass planter.
20 of White Coastal Living Room Décor Ideas
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A beaded wood armchair is the perfect statement piece for this modern coastal living room. The white cushions match the white sofa beneath the wood-framed ocean paintings perfectly. A rattan end table with waterfall edges is placed between the two seating arrangements with a seafoam blue table lamp.
21 of Modern Coastal Chandelier Ideas
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This wood-beaded chandelier adds such a beachy boho feel to this living area, especially with the white shiplap ceilings and the exposed wood beams. All of these elements with the beachy blue wall paint give this room a modern coastal look perfect for a beach house.
22 of Entryway Décor With a Modern Coastal Style
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A distressed wood console table is topped by a pineapple table lamp, a tall geometric white glass vase holding summer florals, a rustic beach sign, and a serving tray with shells. The simple neutral décor adds a modern coastal feel to the entrance of this home.
23 of Coastal Décor for a Dining Room Hutch
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A white dining room hutch displays glass dinnerware and a clear glass vase of white daisies in front of a blue wood frame and shell candle to add a bright summer look. The shelf overhead is accented by a hurricane with sand, shells, and glass.
24 of Minimalist Coastal Bedroom Vibe
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A bright white cotton bedspread is accented with seafoam green and blue plaid throw pillows in a warm white neutral bedroom. The bamboo bedframe with a herringbone pattern is the perfect modern touch to the space along with a simple blue textured area rug beneath.
25 of Coastal Room with Nautical Accents
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A navy blue dresser and striped blue rug add a lively touch to the white walls. This room’s coastal theme is emphasized by light blue accents and nautical accessories. Two woven storage baskets are decorated with simple patterns and placed in the corner.
26 of Neutral Modern Coastal Décor Ideas
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A modern coastal look is achieved in this seating space with a cute starfish shag rug with black and white striping, rustic white shiplap panel walls, wood framed sea shell wall art, and a wooden chair with a striped cotton beach towel draped over the front.
27 of Modern Coastal Living Room Décor
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This living room uses a bold blue and white French country area rug to add a beachy pop of blue color. The gold-accented coffee table and floor lamp pair well with the rustic weathered white hutch and a rattan chandelier, adding a coastal look to the space.
28 of Entryway With Modern Coastal Décor
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A modern seashell art piece is centered over a wooden entry table. A clear glass table lamp with seashell filler is placed beside blue glass candle holders and a sago palm. A set of woven storage baskets are placed along the lower shelf creating a modern coastal look.
29 of White and Blue Bedding on Grey Cushioned Bed
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A grey cushioned bed is shoved against a white paneled bedroom wall. The bed is covered with a white comforter with a blue coverlet laid across the foot of the bed. Two blue pillows lean against two white pillows behind an off-white bolster. A white bench sits at the foot of the bed on a dark blue rug that’s placed on the warm wood floor.
30 of Coastal Boho Décor for a Bathroom
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This bathroom gives off beach house oasis vibes with its paneled wood accent wall and beachy bird wallpaper. The vintage driftwood vanity is painted white and topped with white counters and silver fixtures for a bright neutral look. The indoor plants add lovely pops of green to the space.
31 of Living Room With Green Coastal Plants and Starfish
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A tropical tree is placed beside a smaller planter with cascading summery greenery in this airy living room. The warm wood floors and neutral white and blue linens give the space a summery beach look. A boho glass vase is placed beside a hurricane with starfish and seashell décor in the center of the room.
