Embrace Seaside Chic With The Coastal Interiors Trend
The coast is a place of mindfulness and peace. From seaside strolls to sugary snacks, it’s a place for relaxation. What’s more, the coast has a distinct visual appeal, after all, we’ve all benefited from resting our eyes on the sea. This distinct aesthetic includes the cool blues of the water, the warming yellows of the sand, and plenty of natural elements, even in the manmade structures we see by the sea. In this blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at the fashionable coastal interiors trend, and show you how to easily add the harmony of the coast to your home.
What Is The Coastal Interiors Trend?
Inspired by beach houses, seaside escapes and breezy, light-filled spaces, the coastal interiors trend offers a blend of natural materials, soothing colour palettes, and relaxed, open layouts. This creates a serene and airy atmosphere, even if your home is miles from the shoreline.
This isn’t a trend about nautical kitsch with seagull patterns and seashells everywhere, it's a refined, minimalist style that has relaxation in mind. To best enjoy the coastal interiors trend, it's key to consider colours, materials and texture. Capturing the character of old fishing boats and beloved cabins, wood should definitely play a leading role in your beach house interior.
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The Perfect Coastal Colours
As with most interior design trends, colour is foundational for coastal interiors. This trend is inherently inspired by the diverse, natural beauty of the seaside, and as a result, the colours are calming and airy, perfectly reflecting ocean landscapes.
Soft hues including cosy, sandy beige, driftwood grey, and crisp white create a fresh, sun-washed foundation. By adding shades of seafoam green, sky blue, and dramatic navy, you can make the most of your aquatic accents to make a space feel more lived in. For best effects, layer your colours with subtle textures and natural materials to evoke a breezy, fresh atmosphere.
Soft fabrics and paintable wall panels are some of the easiest, more impactful ways to add coastal colours. Whether you go for a white washed finish, or paint your panels in one of the more nature-inspired colours, you can effortlessly embrace a coastal aesthetic while making your home more beautiful.
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Finding The Right Texture For A Beach House Interior
As mentioned, texture plays a pivotal role in coastal interior design. It adds depth, warmth, and a sense of organic elegance to a space. In a style that celebrates the casual beauty of seaside living, incorporating tactile elements like wood, woven rattan and linen will evoke the natural textures of the coast.
These materials ground the soft, airy colour palette associated with the coastal trend and keep the space homely and inviting. Wood, in particular, adds an earthy warmth and rustic charm, especially when retaining its natural colouring.
Wood can be added into a space in a variety of exciting ways. From chairs and tables to cabinets and bookcases, all options are fabulous but wood wall panels take the sophistication of the material to a higher level. Tongue and Groove panelling is rooted in the style of traditional shiplap panelling making it an excellent choice for coastal-inspired beach house interiors - but not the only one…
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Whether your home is on the coast, or 100 miles in land, the coastal interiors trend could be the perfect choice for you. Full of joy, comfort and style, this trend can be enjoyed in any space, but is particularly well suited to rooms where you relax. The only question remains, how will you embrace this style in your home? You can learn more about some of our favourite summer styles for 2025 in our Five Trending Summer Interior Styles blog!