11 Ways How to Create a Serene and Beautiful Coastal Bedroom

Updated: May 9, 2024 I HOME DECORATING

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A comfortable and relaxing ambiance with all the beautiful elements of a coastal design

Want to escape from all the recent chaos in your life and just go to the beach, feel the sand around your feet, have some “me time”, or just enjoy the day with no worries on your mind? Does sunbathing, surfing, or scuba diving make you super excited? Yes, you really deserve this vacation! However, sometimes your busy schedule or current situation just doesn’t allow you to go to the beach (bummer!). So, why not create your own coastal bedroom?

Here’s what you’ll learn from this page:

  • Nice beach vibe design inspiration for your bedroom
  • What are the coastal (or beachy) colors?
  • Awesome tips how to create a coastal or beach-style bedroom

Credit: Marcie Gorsline Designs

Credit: Gathered Group; Photography: Andrew Sherman
Beautiful coastal bedroom
Credit: Gathered Group; Photography: Andrew Sherman

Before heading out to buy stuff for your bedroom, the first thing you’ll need is a design inspiration because it will guide you on the color palette and different elements to create a coastal bedroom.

What do you see and feel whenever you go to the beach? For example, you’ll experience the calm atmosphere and feel the warm sand and cool blue water. There are also seashells and starfish on the shore, beach huts and hammocks where you can relax while eating a delicious fruit plate or drinking a fresh fruit smoothie. Surfboards are lined up and you can choose from different exciting activities like surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and many more. Aside from your summer outfit, you’ll need a wicker bag or tote and a straw hat to complete your look.

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Are you now psyched to create your coastal bedroom? Then let’s get started!

Color Palette

Coastal design element
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For the color palette, you’ll need to include colors that remind you of the ocean, like dark blue, aqua blue, powder light blue, turquoise, and white. Moreover, red, orange, coral, and yellow represent the colors of a perfect sunset at the beach. You can mix all the different “ocean colors” to create a chill atmosphere in your bedroom.

Incorporating the Coastal Elements: How to Decorate Your Bedroom

After determining the color palette, you may now incorporate the coastal key elements into your room to make it look like a holiday destination. Also, add some extra touches by including photos and souvenirs from your beach trips to make it more personal. Here are some wonderful items you can include in your bedroom.

1. Under the sea lovable items – corals, shell curtains, shell décor, and starfish

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Seashells, corals, and starfish are inexpensive and nice décor to put on top of your table. Decorate a plain window, door, or wall with a shell curtain to add some flair and contribute to the summer look of your room.

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Shell décor in a wicker table
Check out the adorable lifebuoy rope mirror! (Credit: Pinterestingplans)

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Corals and shell décor
Credit: Lisa Hicks Interiors

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2. Wicker bed head board and baskets

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One of the basic elements of a coastal room is wicker (for example, rattan or bamboo) because of the natural and beach-cottage feel that it gives. A nice wicker headboard, for instance, brings texture to and evokes warmth in your room. If your bed doesn’t have a wicker headboard, you can add different shapes of baskets in your room instead.

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3. Bamboo and rattan lamps

White coastal bedroom, wicker bed head board, and rattan lamps
This coastal neutral look is stunning! (Credit: Pinterestingplans)

Bamboo is great for a coastal bedroom as it can make your room cozy and homey, and is also said to improve the flow of positive energy. Try to buy a bamboo panel and place it against the wall or use it as a divider. Not only is bamboo eco-friendly, but it’s also a sturdy and low-maintenance material. Meanwhile, rattan lamps or light fixtures bring a lush “tropical look” to your room.

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4. Sail away with nautical design or aqua-colored bedsheets and pillows

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A coastal bedroom won’t be complete without some blue, green, white, or nautical striped sheets. Shades of blue and green colors give a tranquil feeling to any room. Throw in some soft and fluffy blue or turquoise pillows and you’ll instantly feel calm.

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5. Wall painting of the sea or sea creatures

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Hang a nice painting of the sea or sea creatures to remind you of the beach and its blue waters.

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6. Wicker chairs and hammock

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Having a cozy space in your bedroom is also very important. Try using a wicker chair or a hammock in your bedroom where you can have a laid-back time reading or cuddling with your loved one. Don’t forget to add nice and comfy pillows as well.

7. Bed canopy

Bed canopy
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Install a white canopy to make your bed dreamy with a resort feel to it. All you need is some light fabric such as muslin (loosely-woven cotton fabric) or tulle (light and wavy netting) and attach them to a wooden rod or ring in the ceiling.

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8. Palm plants

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Palm trees on the beach provide cool shade from the hot sun and a place to hang out. Having live potted palm plants in your bedroom can instantly freshen up your space and make it more inviting.

9. Beach accessories: Native hats and bags

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Use your own wicker hats and bags to decorate your bedroom.

10. Make a refreshing tropical drink

Refreshing tropical drinks
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This is not actually part of the original coastal décor line up but it will be great to have a refreshing drink in your bedroom, right? Rejuvenate and reward yourself with a tropical fruit smoothie, and place it on a table near your hammock or wicker chair. Try this healthy combination of fresh orange, pineapple, and lemon!

11. Listen to beach music or ocean wave sounds

In addition, to transform the ambiance of your room into a summer paradise, listen to some summer remix songs or create your own perfect playlist. Also, try some ocean wave sounds/ jazz music for that calming effect.

And that’s a wrap! Are you now ready to create your coastal bedroom? Let us know here!

Published: October 12, 2021

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