Jemma Castillo
The proximity to the beach can serve as inspiration to create a tropical paradise or a relaxing retreat in your own home. Beach house interiors feature everything from stained glass windows to monochromatic rooms.
The rich color of the wood floors is pulled in through the staircase and the exposed ceiling support beams.
When the weather is nice, they can slid the glass wall into the home and makes the living space an indoor outdoor hybrid area.
Beach home décor doesn’t have to feature bright colors and an island theme. This living room utilizes the relaxing laid back nature of coastal areas.
By choosing light and airy curtains, the homeowner can keep the bright openness in the room even when they’re closed. Pops of color are brought in the pale pastel throw pillows and vibrant plants around the room.
The stone walls paired with rich wood tones would usually be featured in a cabin or lodge.
The homeowner keeps the room from feeling heavy by using light colors in all of the upholstery and floors.
Their accordion balcony doors leaves a large open space to combine the two areas. This dining area has a traditional beach house color story with crisp whites and soft aqua tones.
Reclaimed wooden beams are used to contrast the white bead board ceiling, as well as create a subtle separation between the kitchen and the dining area. The wicker furniture fits into the laid back design aesthetic that the homeowner has created. The white ceiling and support beams are offset by slightly warmer beige bead board walls. There is minimal decoration around the room, but life is brought into the space through the distressed leather armchairs and reclaimed wood coffee table.
There is an ease to this space that isn’t overdesigned, but it still has the perfect amount of polish and finish to tie all of the elements together. This beach front cottage uses the home’s original architectural elements to create a unique space.
The exposed support beams frame the room and keep it cozy rather than a large open space. The support beams, walls, and ladder all feature a grey wash finish that gives the room a rustic look.
The homeowner kept the walls simple with white subway tile that add interest through texture rather than bright colors. The soapstone counters are a neutral grey that match the range hood over the stove and the support beam. The tile is a classic design that doesn’t deter any attention away from the bright pops of blue around the room. Beach house interiors can be more fun than you’re standard home design with a little bit of self-awareness thrown in.
The surfboard pulls in the blue accents and the staircase is lined with framed vintage bathing suits. The rich dark wood floors and ornate area rug give the room more warmth. This rustic open plan kitchen features interior design that incorporates the ease of coastal living.
The mismatched wood board ceiling adds a natural element to the room, while the furniture is very minimalist in design and color.
Between the sliding doors and the large windows, the living room is completely open to the beautiful outdoors. The homeowner kept all of the furnishings neutral in the room, leaving the palm trees and ocean as the only pops of color.
The multicolor tiles uses colors that are naturally found in the ocean, greens and blues, and ties in the bench with spots of orange. The velvet skirted bench with rich color throw pillows transports the room to an exotic port rather than a traditional seaside town.
The height of the top window allows for the maximum amount of natural light to enter and fill the room.
