Life is busy, so it is important we can do what we can to make our homes feel like a sanctuary. Bringing in elements of nature, specifically from the beach/lake, can help a home feel more peaceful and calming. Today’s post provides you with ideas on how to transform your home into a relaxing seaside getaway.
Transform Your Home Into A Relaxing Seaside Getaway
Photo Source: Coastal Living by Annie Schlechter
(1) The decorating style used to create a seaside getaway is often referred to as beach, cottage, coastal, or nautical style. The foundation for this style is a calming white/neutral backdrop with white or off-white walls and furniture. A nice option for those of us who don’t want to buy all new furniture or aren’t so sure about how to incorporate family living with white furniture is to use washable white or off-white sofa and chair covers. This style is not stuffy or perfect, so you can be creative with the furniture covers and use ribbon, rope, and large safety pins to secure them.
Photo Source: Coastal Living by David A. Land
(2) Use natural textures and elements such as rattan, wicker, jute, seagrass, sisal, burlap, and bamboo in floor covering/rugs and large accessories. Wall coverings are simple and often incorporate shadow boxes featuring seaside finds, distressed wood shutters, beadboard, and white-washed wooden planks. These natural textures are complemented by pops of bold colors in pillows, curtains, and tabletop accessories.
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Photo: Annie Schlechter | Stylist: Liz Strong
(3) Seaside living is easy, simple, and comfortable. It incorporates touches of unexpected textures, colors, and fabrics all tied together with a bit of whimsy (i.e. a round mirror or clock reminiscent of a ship porthole). A good place to start your seaside getaway transformation is in a bedroom, bathroom, entryway, or porch.
Photo Source: Coastal Living by Annie Schlechter (reclaimed wooden planks were used to create this bedframe)
(4) Rustic and reclaimed objects look great in a seaside getaway and you can find these items at garage sales, antique stores, and salvage yards. Look for distressed or white-washed wood, rustic metal accessories, seashells, candles, rope, driftwood, sea/beach glass, woven baskets, metal bins, starfish, coral, and wooden crates.
Photo Source: Pottery Barn
(5) Lanterns or large glass jars filled with sand, seashells, flowers, candles, and/or sea glass make great accessories. Last but not least, the addition of anything boat-themed (oars, anchors, portal windows, etc.) makes any seaside getaway extra special.
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Many of us feel a special connection and have precious memories of times spent at the beach or lake, but don’t have the time or money to get there as often as we would like. Being near water often provides a sense of peace and allows us to connect with nature, to set aside our worries and stress. With little effort and a small budget, you can transform your home into a relaxing seaside getaway.
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Do you have any interest in creating a seaside getaway in your home? What would be the key decor pieces in your seaside getaway? Do you have a favorite item from the products featured in this post?
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Always love your choices- these are spot on for getting the look and feel of coastal living. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Sue,
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I had so much fun finding all of these items.
Take Care,
Amy
Those looks are so relaxing! I live far away from the ocean, but I would love for my bedroom to look like a seaside retreat.
Hi Christy,
Me too, so relaxing. Easy to do too. 🙂
– Amy Kathleen
I would love to remake my bedroom into a seaside getaway. The decor options are vast & versatile and makes personalizing a seaside getaway doable.
Hi Bri,
I definitely agree. Thanks for stopping by.
– Amy Kathleen
So many great options! You’ve inspired me to go shopping! Thank you for the great post!
Hi Claudia,
Thank you so much! Have a great week!
– Amy Kathleen
This is gorgeous, what a relaxing group of decor items to turn your home into a seaside getaway.
Hi Brandy,
Thanks! I was definitely going for beautiful, yet simple and relaxing items. Glad that vision came through.
Thanks for stopping by,
– Amy Kathleen
I would love to give my pool deck a seaside flare. Checking out some of your decorating products.
Hi Chrishelle,
Thanks for stopping by! A pool deck makeover would be awesome. Would love to see pictures if you end-up do it.
– Amy
I love all of the modern nautical inspiration! I would love to update my living room in this decor
Hi Christie,
Thanks so much! I want to do some redecorating too after completing this post. I had so much fun finding all of the fun items.
Amy
Seaside and nautical items are my favorite. I would love to transfer my living room with different seaside pieces.
Hi Cathy,
Me too. I would love to redecorate my entire house. 😉
– Amy Kathleen
I love these decorating tips and looking at seaside homes and beach getaways are very relaxing. I love the wicker looks and it is so versatile and functional.
Hi Gwendolyn,
I totally agree. 🙂
– Amy Kathleen
I love this look! So open, colorful and brings a relaxing atmosphere!
Hi Jessica,
Thanks! 🙂
– Amy Kathleen
Thanks for the inspiration. There’s nothing more I would love but to turn our home like it was near the beach. It will look more relaxing..
Hi Peachy,
Me too! Thanks for stopping by.
– Amy Kathleen
I love bright decor, lots of light and pops of color like this! This is my kind of decor!
Hi Heather,
So glad to hear this! Thanks for stopping by!
– Amy Kathleen
Awesome! I love those products. I love the lanterns or large glass jars filled with sand, seashells, flowers, candles. These can also be used on occasions. 🙂
Hi Ana,
Definitely and so easy to create a beautiful display!
– Amy Kathleen
These are awesome tips! We’ve been slowly working on redecorating to get our house to fit our style and I love a ton of these ideas!
Hi Ashley,
Wonderful! So glad I was able to provide you with some fun items.
Take care,
– Amy Kathleen
Wow! love these home decor products that will really convert the space to a seaside getaway! the blues and corals are my most favorite from your list.
Hello Vidya,
Thanks so much! I love the blues and corals too!
– Amy Kathleen
Great post. I love incorporating ropes and driftwood into our décor (and we don’t even live near the beach, lol)
Hi Mike,
Awesome! Thanks for commenting!
– Amy Kathleen
Omg I have always been obsessed with nautical themed everything!!!! We live by a lake and I’m always telling hubby I want to decorate a room with ancors so bad!
Hi CourtneyLynne,
Awesome! I would love to see your room if you redecorate! So much fun!
– Amy Kathleen