Coastal Living Rooms That Make You Feel Like You're On Vacation

Want everyday at home to feel like a vacation?  Create a getaway in your own space with a beautifully designed coastal living room that will remind you of a carefree day at the beach.   These coastal living rooms could be perfect for your beach house, city apartment, suburban home or lake house.  

Photo: Kim Cornelison. Source: HGTV Magazine.

1. Create and Island Tone.  This coastal living room creates an island feel by leaning into a foundation of green, blue and gray tones.  With the white sofa, rattan chairs, graphic pillows, striped rug and sheer curtains, it creates an island feel in the living room.

Source: K+Co. Living

2. Blot Your Room With Inky Blues.  Create a coastal feel in this light and airy room by using inky blues as an  accent - the dip dyed curtains, abstract wall art and cushion bring out the coastal accent in this room.  Notice how the accent alongside the neutral furniture with clean lines create a modern, coastal feel.   

Source: Design by Curated Nest Interiors / Jacob Snavely Photography

3. Wavy Patterns on the Floor.  Choosing a swirly design on a large area in grays and whites can evoke the feeling of waves from the sea.  Alongside modern touches like a gold pendant light, wood accents and white walls, the blue accent pillow and sheer white curtains create a coastal feel.

Source: Desiree Burns Interiors

4. Sandy Beaches In Your Living Room.  The pale sky blue, whites, beiges grays and natural wood tones across the wall, upholstery, rug and accessories bring a coastal feel to this modern living space.  

Source: Christina Kim Interior Design

5. Bring In All The Light.  Identify the windows/doors that bring in light and maximize it.  The decor in this coastal living room use whites, wood tones, patterns and blues to optimize the beautiful windows and view looking out.

Source: Becca Interiors

6. Vintage Accessories.  On top of a beaded, white shiplap walls, a jute rug and a blue sofa, this coastal living room boasts an original wood mantel, a pair of boat paddles, and sconces that bring the vintage feel.  The ocean painting and wicker basket add homey touches.  

Source: White Sands

7. Add a Touch of Sunset on the Beach.  Complement the natural, white and blue tones with touches of the sunset - pinks, oranges and purples.  This coastal living room complements blue and whites with gold and pink to add variation.