Coastal Lighting Ideas & Decorating Tips
Published By: Shades Of Light
Date Published: March 25, 2020
Last Updated: December 08, 2021

When you want your home to be a relaxation haven, few decor choices are better suited for the job than those that embody coastal design. Defined by an overt beachy aesthetic, coastal interior design and coastal decorating style, use a distinct color palette, natural textures and materials, and unique, personalized accent pieces to create an effortless, airy atmosphere that’ll turn your home into a summery hideaway all year round. And coastal chic beach decor isn’t just for beach-adjacent homes! Whether you’re decorating your beach house a few steps from the coast or totally landlocked, these coastal lighting ideas & decorating tips will help you perfect this light, breezy look!
How to Style Beach Themed Lighting
Use touches of rope to create a seaside feel


Choose Lights the mimic seaside textures


Pick natural textured lamps and lamp shades


Don’t forget bathroom and outdoor fixtures!


COASTAL FURNITURE IDEAS

For lots of beachy panache, will bring your seaside inspired home to the next level. Like coastal lighting, coastal furniture makes use of materials and textures with a found feel and rugged finishes that impart a worn, distressed, or well-loved atmosphere. Drift wood, shabby and distressed fabrics, and raw or rusted iron are all timeless staples in nautical fashion that will help you cultivate that purposely effortless cozy, casual look all coastal spaces aspire to.
When selecting furniture for your coastal retreat, pieces that incorporate natural or rugged wood, rope and jute, and rattan, wicker, and bamboo will pack the most punch and compliment your chosen color palette while still making a statement. Coastal rooms are the perfect places to mix and match your favorite accent pieces and leave lots of room for creative experimentation. Crisp whites and neutrals or soft blues are popular fabric color choices for this décor theme; a color palette in this family matches well with rugged, natural materials, and will help your favorite furniture accents stand out.
Coastal Bedroom Furniture
There’s lots of room for experimentation and personalization within this design aesthetic, so don’t be afraid to make bold, adventurous choices! Just steer clear of matching themes too consistently; if every piece of furniture or linen is covered in seashells and anchors, you’ll overwhelm the space, whereas mixing different shades of natural woods or choosing mismatched furniture with subtle but similar rope detailing can lend a chic, effortless aura.
Add lamps and lighting with driftwood or seashell accents. Layer curtains, linens, and rugs in whites, stripes, blues, and coastal pastels. Match a coastal cabinet with a nautical dresser of a contrasting material or color scheme.


Coastal Living Room Furniture


Coastal Wall Decor
Mirrors, which open up a space and help reflect light for a bright, airy feel, are an important addition to any coastal room. Beach themed mirrors can underscore your current style, or add a new design layer to your look. Beach cottage décor, which pairs a cozy, vintage aesthetic with classic coastal style often uses distressed and rustic wood mirrors to add that timeless cottage charm.


Beach Rugs


Coastal Style Inspiration
From Shades of light Customers
Angela’s Coastal Cottage Rope Globe Sconces in a Sitting Area

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Review: Very pleased with the quality and overall manufacture of this light! Super fast shipping too!
Product: Coastal Cottage Rope Globe Sconce
Review: Very pleased with the quality and overall manufacture of this light! Super fast shipping too!
Product: Coastal Cottage Rope Globe Sconce
Patrice’s Coastal Cottage Ceiling Light in a Sun Room

Verified Customer: Patrice V.
Review: Absolutely love this light. Color is exact as pictured and size is perfect. I bought 2 for my sunroom.
It was packed beautifully and fixtures are great quality. I highly this product and company.
Product: Coastal Cottage Ceiling Light
Review: Absolutely love this light. Color is exact as pictured and size is perfect. I bought 2 for my sunroom.
It was packed beautifully and fixtures are great quality. I highly this product and company.
Product: Coastal Cottage Ceiling Light