Coastal and beach homes used to be colorful, with lots of red, coral and bold blues but contemporary coastal homes are none of that. If you want to pull off a fresh contemporary look in your coastal home, it’s high time to take a lot at what’s trendy and up-to-date. Ready to do that? Let’s go!
Layer Neutrals
Layering neutrals is very trendy for many decor styles but for beach and coastal homes it’s really luxurious and gorgeous. To prevent your space feeling flat, mix various shades up: whites and off-whites, tan and beige, light browns and light greys. Adding subtle touches of color is also a good idea: some light aqua, light blues or even turquoise will refresh the space. You may also skip any bright splashes and go for an all-white space, which is popular for tropical homes, and spice up the interior with light stained wooden furniture.
a neutral coastal bedroom, with everything white and a tan floor is a very welcoming space
a contemporary coastal living room done in cremay shades, tan, beige and light blues for a sutble touch of color
a neutral coastal space in creamy and off-whites, with black and white accessories
a neutral coastal bedroom done in white, off-white and light grey plus touches of aqua
a coastal living room done in tan, beige tones and much white plus a brown floor
an airy coastal living room decorated in white, light grey, tan and with splashes of turquoise here and there
a fresh and airy bathroom done in white and creamy shades, with light greys and an aqua artwork showing the sea
a cozy coastal living room with tan and beige touches, creamy shades and very light blue accessories
Choose Outdoor-Inspired Furniture
Besides incorporating contemporary and comfy furniture into your interiors, you should add some outdoorsy furniture. Saying outdoorsy, I mean cane, rattan and woven pieces – chairs, benches, chests, sideboards, armchairs and others. Pay special attention to cane, which is a hot decor trend right now. Add texture to your space including leather furniture, for example, sofas and chairs, and highlight the contemporary style with sleek wood and plywood items.
a rustic meets modern console table in white and with a rich stained tabletop for a coastal entryway
a vintage dresser with swirl legs and inlaid drawers for a contemporary coastal home with a boho feel
woven accent chairs are ideal for a contemporary coastal space, they bring an outdoor feel at once
a cane console table is a cool idea for a coastal home, and cane is a hot home decor trend
incorporate some comfortable leather and upholstered furniture into your coastal living room
a very sleek plywood and wood console table for a contemporary coastal entryway
cane and rattan is right what you need for every coastal home, incorporate some furniture pieces of them
sleek wooden furniture is right what you need to highlight the contemporary feel of your coastal home
a coastal nook with rattan chairs - rattan screams beach and coastal holidays at once
put a woven chest as a coffee table addign storage space and a relaxed feel to the space
some leather stools, tree stumps as side tables and a wooden coffee table add texture
some tan cane chairs and a frosted glass and wood coffee table make up a chic modern lounge
Bring Greenery In
Where would coastal décor be without an added hint of greenery? Greenery is quite important, as it’s very mood-boosting and makes your space feel like outdoors. Put potted greenery here and there using wooden and woven planters, put large leaves in vases and refresh your space at once. You may also go for succulents and cacti if you don’t want greenery – these plants are extremely trendy. If you don’t feel like taking care of real plants, buy some fake ones but of a high quality. Take a look at our ideas and get inspired!
some bright greenery in pots will easily refresh your contemporary coastal home
a fiddle leaf fig in a woven pot will be a nice statement plant in your coastal home
bright plants in colorful planters on wooden stands will make your space more outdoor-like
potted greenery here and there and white orchids make this living room feel luxurious and fresh
lots of greenery in pots and vases make the living room more welcoming and inviting