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30 Coastal Living Room Ideas That Feel Like a Vacation

You can make a living room feel coastal with 30 ideas that cost anywhere from $0 to about $200 each, and the biggest wins are a rug that reaches under the sofa legs, one rattan piece and a warm…

Sofa and Seating Ideas

Seating sets the whole mood. Keep the shapes low and soft, and let natural fiber and a little navy do the coastal talking.

Rugs and Floor Ideas

A rug that is too small is the most common reason a coastal room looks unfinished. These ideas set the size first and the fiber second.

Table and Surface Ideas

Natural materials on the tables carry the coastal feel at eye level. Keep tops mostly clear so the texture shows.

Lighting and Window Ideas

Natural light is the real coastal feature. These ideas protect it first and then add warm artificial light for evening.

Wall and Art Ideas

Walls in a coastal room are quiet. Use texture and one large piece in place of a crowd of frames.

Color and Palette Ideas

Color is where coastal rooms go wrong, usually with too much blue. Keep walls soft and let one muted accent do the talking.

The full plan

30 Coastal Living Room Ideas That Feel Like a Vacation

Every idea, with prices and where to buy it, is in the full guide.