Craving breezy vibes and laid-back charm? These 22 coastal living room ideas bring in light, texture, and seaside serenity — perfect for creating a space that feels calm, airy, and effortlessly beachy.
22 Coastal Living Room Ideas We’re Dreaming About in 2025
Breezy, relaxed, and effortlessly stylish—coastal living rooms in 2025 are all about capturing that laid-back, toes-in-the-sand feeling with a fresh, modern twist. Think sun-washed hues, natural textures, airy fabrics, and just the right amount of nautical nods.
Whether you’re oceanside or simply wish you were, these 22 coastal living room ideas will help you bring the calm, collected charm of the coast right into your home.
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1. Coastal Living’s Breezy Blue Moment
This space by @coastal_living is basically a Hamptons summer house whispering, “stay awhile.” And honestly? I would. I’m completely smitten with the tailored blue upholstery layered over that retro-chic checkered rug—it’s giving elevated beach club in the loveliest way. The sculptural coffee table feels like driftwood’s cooler cousin, while the hydrangeas add that fresh-from-the-garden softness.
But the real wink here? That rattan chandelier. It’s like a basket hat went to design school and got its degree in “effortless coastal glam.” This room doesn’t scream nautical—it hums it softly, with the windows open and the sea breeze drifting through.
2. Coastal Calm with a View
If serenity were a room, this would be it. Styled by @coastaldecor, this glass-wrapped sunroom practically begs for barefoot lounging and a good paperback—preferably something windswept and romantic, with a salty breeze drifting through the pages.
The woven chairs and sectional are that perfect blend of structured and beachy, like a straw hat with perfect posture. And those preppy striped pillows? They understood the assignment. I love how the classic navy-and-white palette gets a playful twist with pops of green and cobalt—it’s coastal, but not cliché. Just add a chilled spritz and an afternoon with nothing on the agenda.
3. Lakeside Simplicity with a Soft Coastal Pulse
Okay, this space is basically a deep exhale in room form. Between the creamy sectional, the soft indigo accents, and that still, glimmering lake just outside the windows, I can already feel my shoulders drop. It’s coastal—but in that quiet, no-seashells-needed kind of way.
What I adore here is the softness of contrast. The paneled white walls and ceiling feel crisp but not cold, grounded beautifully by warm woods and organic textures (hello, woven stools—I see you). And that landscape painting? The moody little moment we didn’t know we needed.
Also, I must say: if there’s ever been a more elegant way to say “come curl up with a coffee and a paperback”—this room is it.
4. Breezy Indoor-Outdoor Harmony in Palm Beach
I mean… if this isn’t the ultimate “Why don’t we just move to Florida?” moment, I don’t know what is. Between the vaulted wood-plank ceiling, the all-white slipcovered seating, and that seamless view straight to the pool, I could be barefoot here for the rest of my life.
There’s a beautiful restraint in this space—it’s coastal, but never kitschy. The tonal palette is soft and sandy, while natural textures (like the jute rug and chunky wood table) keep it grounded and organic. And yes, that glazed blue stool? I clocked it in .02 seconds—she’s the understated jewel of the room.
Let’s just say: if I had this setup, you’d never catch me indoors without a good reason. Cocktail hour starts at three, right?
5. Anchors Aweigh
Our cheeky love letter to nautical nostalgia
If Popeye had a decorator, this would be it. Bold navy slipcovers, candy-striped pillows, and a ship’s wheel so charming I half-expected it to creak. I couldn’t resist leaning into the motif here—and yes, that anchor’s real. Heavy in both weight and visual punch.
The rope-wrapped mirror? Chef’s kiss. It bounces just enough light to keep the navy from feeling too serious. This room feels like summer camp for grown-ups—playful, theme-y in the best way, and proudly decked out for dockside lounging or card games on a rainy afternoon.
6. Crisp, Clean, and a Little Bit Cheeky in Cape Cod
Here’s the thing—I walked into this room (figuratively, sadly) and immediately felt like I needed to pour myself a chilled sauvignon blanc and compliment someone’s taste in hydrangeas. It’s that kind of space—refined yet totally unfussy.
The creamy white backdrop lets the pops shine—hello, cobalt table lamps and coral pillow! And can we talk about that chartreuse side table? I wouldn’t have dared… but now I kind of want one. The whole space feels like what would happen if a Nantucket summer house and a boutique hotel lobby had a stylish little baby.
Oh, and the art over the fireplace? It’s giving “driftwood meets modern mosaic,” and I’m so here for it.
7. Soft Sand & Salt Air
This room? It’s basically a deep breath with sunlight attached. The soaring arched windows let the coastal light pour in like honey, and every element—from the slipcovered sofa to the woven baskets tucked into arched niches—feels easy and collected (but never cluttered).
The palette is all sunbleached driftwood and dune grass, warmed by golden hour rays and linen textures you definitely want to curl up in with a breezy novel. And those sea-glass vases? Like a love letter to the tide pools.
If my living room looked like this, I’d never pretend I was going to get work done in it.
8. Seashells, Sailboats & a Hint of Salt Air
I swear, if this room came with a soundtrack, it’d be the soft clink of seashells in a breeze and Jimmy Buffet humming in the background. From the breezy seafoam walls to the whitewashed ceiling beams that whisper coastal grandma core, this space is pure vacation energy.
What I love most? It doesn’t try too hard. The sailboat pillows and vintage ship wheels feel playful but still grown-up—like your chic aunt who wears linen all summer and always brings the good rosé. And that chunky woven rug? You better believe I’d be padding across it barefoot, pretending I just came in from the beach even if it’s only Tuesday.
It’s the kind of room that begs for slow mornings, open windows, and absolutely no schedule.
9. Seaside Simplicity Meets Coastal Cool
Okay, confession: I would 100% rearrange my whole afternoon just to curl up on that cloud-soft white sofa with a good book and maybe a margarita (with salt, of course). This room is what happens when classic shiplap and breezy light meet a bold, playful soul—hello, colorful ceramic cocktail table that looks like it came straight from a gallery in Capri.
I’m obsessed with how the striped armchair brings in that touch of Nantucket nostalgia, while those crisp windows frame the greenery like it’s a living watercolor. It’s coastal, but with a wink—laid-back yet not too serious.
Honestly, if you’re not dreaming of sipping iced tea barefoot in this room by now… are you even coastal-coded?
10. Crisp, Clean, and Ready to Set Sail
There’s something about navy paneling that feels like a firm handshake—it’s confident, timeless, and just a bit commanding. I love how the deep walls here ground the room, letting the white sofas shine without floating away (literally and figuratively).
Striped pillows, a rope-wrapped coffee table, and framed anchors give a cheeky nod to nautical—but it’s all balanced with elegant structure (hello, lantern pendant). It’s like a prep-school grad bought a beach house and brought their best navy blazer with them. I’d sit here with a gin & tonic and pretend I know how to sail.
11. Breezy Whites & Coastal Whimsy
There’s something about a room like this that makes me want to cancel all my plans and just exist. The layered whites, the salt-washed light, that cheeky surf-van print above the fireplace—it’s like the grown-up beach house I daydreamed about as a kid (minus the sandy PB&Js).
I’m particularly obsessed with the bobbin chairs. They’re classic, yes, but paired with those textured neutrals and natural fibers? Instant coastal charm. And let’s not skip over the chunky wood coffee table—it’s giving nautical heirloom with a fresh twist.
If a room could hand you a glass of rosé and a breezy playlist, this would be the one.
12. Sun-Soaked Simplicity
You know that feeling when you’ve just showered off the saltwater, your hair’s still damp, and the afternoon sun is pouring in? That’s exactly what this room feels like to me. It’s bright, it’s breezy, and it’s unapologetically coastal in the most relaxed, barefoot-luxury kind of way.
I love how the layered whites keep things fresh while those woven textures and soft blue accents sneak in a little warmth. The exposed beams add just the right amount of rustic romance—like a beach cottage grew up and got a design degree.
Also, can we talk about that coffee table? It looks like it’s made from sandcastle dreams and smoothed stone—basically the architectural version of a beach walk.
13. Coastal, But Make It Couture
A room that whispers “you’ve arrived”—but very politely
This is coastal living dressed in its Sunday best. The palette—powdery seafoam, cloud white, soft shell pink—is so serene, I feel like my blood pressure drops just looking at it. That marble fireplace? A showstopper. And the art above it? It’s basically the ocean on Xanax.
I’m swooning over the symmetry here (hello, four perfectly perched chairs) and the creamy round table anchoring it all. It’s elegant without being aloof, like the Hamptons with a bit of Parisian polish. I’d host an aperitif hour here and maybe let guests sit on the chairs. Maybe.
14. Breezy Southern Charm
This living room feels like a love letter to coastal Carolina—gentle, timeless, and just a little bit flirty with those floral drapes swaying in the breeze. I can practically hear the screen door creaking and the iced tea pouring.
The layered neutrals and soft blues are beautifully beachy without ever shouting nautical, and that painted stair wall? A dreamy little scene-stealer I didn’t know I needed in my life. (Honestly, if a Monet daydream and a beach house had a baby, this would be it.)
And I have to say, I’m deeply into how the jade greens and chinoiserie accents on the shelves add polish without pretense. It’s like the room knows it’s stylish—but still lets you kick off your shoes.
15. Modern Nautical Meets Beachy Playfulness
Okay, but how fun is this space? I walked in (visually, of course) and immediately thought—this is the kind of beach house where you spill a cocktail and nobody panics. The fresh white-on-white foundation feels crisp, while those ocean-hued pillows bring in just enough drama to keep things flirty.
The wall art situation? A delightfully chaotic mix of abstract pattern and seaside whimsy that says I collect memories, not seashells. And I love how the open shelving adds just the right amount of airiness above the built-in bar—because what’s a beach house without a cheeky espresso or something a bit stronger?
If you ask me, this room doesn’t just say “welcome home,” it says kick back, pour something cold, and let’s talk about that dolphin we swear we saw earlier.
16. Breezy Built-In Beauty
If coastal minimalism had a Pinterest board, this would be it.
This room makes me want to whisper. It’s so serene, so softly styled, you half expect a gentle sea breeze to roll through. The palette stays hush-hush with creamy sand tones and just a kiss of seafoam in the pillows (yes, I counted six—each one more cloud-like than the last).
But the built-ins? That’s the real magic trick. Filled with sculptural coral, alabaster vessels, and books that I’m convinced are purely decorative, it’s a lesson in curated calm. I’d happily sip a cold glass of sauv blanc here and contemplate my next seashell acquisition. Priorities.
17. Breezy Minimalism with a Soft Shoreline Touch
If a sea breeze could take the form of a living room, this would be it. I felt instantly lighter just looking at this space—like my to-do list melted somewhere between the creamy boucle rug and those perfectly imperfect linen throws.
Everything here leans into quiet luxury: low-slung seating in sandy neutrals, clean lines softened by texture, and a palette that whispers driftwood, dune grass, and salt air. The natural wood shelving is a favorite of mine—it gives just the right amount of structure to the open space, like a curated tidepool for your prettiest ceramics and wind-weathered treasures.
Also, those oversized woven pendants? Coastal and cool, like a beach hat with main character energy.
This is the kind of living room that makes you want to cancel your afternoon plans, steep some mint tea, and let the sunlight do all the talking.
18. Layered Neutrals with Coastal Soul
I’m not saying this space made me want to swap my city shoes for sandals and move to the coast… but I am mentally rearranging my living room right now.
Everything about this design feels effortlessly grounded—earthy jute textures, a cozy sectional that practically begs you to sink in for an afternoon nap, and those woven rope accent chairs? I audibly gasped. They look like the lovechild of coastal cool and artisan sculpture.
The oversized plaid ottoman softens the layout with just a touch of pattern, while layered rugs create a sense of lived-in luxury (the kind where bare feet are encouraged). And I have to say, the warm woods and woven pendants tie the open-concept space together like a shell-studded ribbon on a sea breeze.
It’s cozy, it’s curated, it’s giving “post-beach nap with a chilled spritz in hand.” Which, frankly, is my ideal lifestyle.
19. Modern Driftwood Dreams
If a whisper could be a room, this would be it.
I mean… just look at it. The palette is oat milk and sea mist. The light? Positively golden hour all day long. This dreamy coastal space leans hard into natural textures—woven jute rug, breezy linen drapes, sculptural coral, and the kind of sofa that silently dares you not to nap on it.
The low travertine-style table grounds everything in quiet luxury, while the candle moment on top basically says, “Yes, I meditate now.” And that pendant? It’s like a sunhat for your ceiling. Effortless, elevated, and just a little smug about how good it looks.
20. Cloud Nine by the Coast
This room? It’s basically a giant exhale. A warm, whispery escape that makes you want to ditch your phone, curl up barefoot, and stay a while (preferably with a lemon spritz and a book you only pretend to read).
The creamy sectional wraps the room like a hug—plush and sprawling without feeling overstuffed—and those layered neutrals? Dreamy. I’m especially taken with the abstract artwork that echoes soft seascapes, without veering too literal (we get it, you’re coastal chic, no driftwood sign needed).
And let’s talk about that sculptural ceiling fan—it’s giving coastal Bond villain in the best possible way. The round ottoman doubles as a coffee table, with a rattan tray grounding the center like a tide pool of calm.
If “elevated casual” and “I live by the water, but also love wine and symmetry” had a love child, this would be it.
21. A Room with the Dreamiest View
I mean… do we even need the rest of the house? This view is doing all the heavy lifting—and I’m not mad about it.
Bathed in blue and white, this coastal living room is the kind of place that makes you want to sip iced tea and overuse the phrase “isn’t this just divine?” (guilty). I love how the classic white slipcovered sofas feel crisp and inviting, softened by a mix of toile, ticking stripe, and wave-motif pillows that could’ve been borrowed from a Nantucket inn—if that inn were really good at Instagram.
The rug grounds the space in sea and sky hues, while that natural wood coffee table adds just enough warmth to keep things from floating away entirely. And the lantern tray moment? Very “I brought this out for you,” even if it’s just holding seashells and good intentions.
Basically, this room is coastal luxury without the pretense—like a salty breeze in living room form.
22. Tailored by the Tide
This space is all buttoned-up charm with a barefoot soul. Crisp slipcovered sofas, deep navy pillows, and blue-and-white ginger jars? Yes, please. It’s classic coastal without trying too hard—like a Nantucket hostess who keeps fresh lilies and snacks on hand.
I love the contrast of the dark cushions against all that creamy white, grounded by a sandy jute rug. The board-and-batten walls give just the right breezy texture, and that pale oak table? It’s giving “quiet luxury meets beach read.” Simple, serene, and stylish enough for cocktails or card games—your choice.
