Coastal
Sea breeze, sunlight, and a home that always feels on holiday.
Inspired by sun-filled beach houses, this style is all about natural light, pale colours, and organic textures. It gives a home a fresh, calm, breezy feel — as if the shore were just outside the window.
Defining elements
Pale colours and crisp white, natural textures like linen and rattan, blue and turquoise accents, light or whitewashed wood, abundant daylight, breezy fabrics, subtle nautical touches
Key pieces
A slipcovered white or beige sofa, a rattan armchair, a light-wood table, jute storage baskets, sheer linen curtains, a rope-framed mirror, blue-and-white striped cushions
How to get the look
Let white and beige form the base of the room, then introduce blue gradually through cushions and rugs. Lean on natural textures like rattan, jute, and linen, and let daylight pour in through light, sheer curtains.
Colour palette
A palette of white, sand, soft blue, and seafoam green that echoes sand, sky, and surf.
What to avoid
Avoid heavy dark colours and bulky furniture that block the light and break the airy feel.
Styling tips
Add one living element — a green plant or a few eucalyptus stems — to keep things fresh. And go easy on the nautical decor so the room doesn't feel like a souvenir shop.
The Coastal look, room by room
Frequently asked questions
What is Coastal interior design?+
Inspired by sun-filled beach houses, this style is all about natural light, pale colours, and organic textures. It gives a home a fresh, calm, breezy feel — as if the shore were just outside the window.
What defines a Coastal home?+
Pale colours and crisp white, natural textures like linen and rattan, blue and turquoise accents, light or whitewashed wood, abundant daylight, breezy fabrics, subtle nautical touches
What colours suit a Coastal home?+
A palette of white, sand, soft blue, and seafoam green that echoes sand, sky, and surf.