5 Ways To Style Coastal Decor In Your Home
Bringing the calm of the coast into everyday spaces
There’s something about coastal interiors that instantly makes a home feel lighter, calmer and more connected to nature.
Even if you don’t live by the sea, coastal artwork has a way of bringing you back to the salty air, windswept walks and watching the tide roll in.
Here are five simple, effective ways to style coastal art in your home.
Create a statement above the dining table
A larger piece of coastal wall art works really beautifully above a dining table. Glass has a way of catching the natural light during the day whilst having a soft glow in the evening, making these pieces a real focal point.
It draws people in, starts conversations and brings warmth and movement into the heart of the home.
When styling a statement piece, keep the surrounding decor minimal and let the artwork take centre stage.
A recent commission of Rottnest Island proudly hanging in one of our customers dining rooms in Perth, Australia.
Add Calm To A Bedroom Space
Bedrooms must feel restful. Coastal tones such as soft blues, sea greens and sandy neutrals are the perfect way to create that gentle atmosphere.
Placing a piece above the bed or on a feature wall adds texture and movement without overwhelming the space. It is a subtle yet powerful and little reminder of the ocean shore as you drift off to sleep.
Coastal colours creating a beautiful calm environment for rest.
Style Smaller Freestanding Pieces On Shelves
Not all artwork needs to hang on a wall. Smaller pieces also look beautiful when styled on open shelving, sideboards and bookcases.
Layer them with ceramics, books, driftwood or natural textures to create depth. Mixing materials brings that relaxed coastal feel.
Doing this also allows you to change things seasonally, you can take things off or add to your displays as the seasons change. This is a nice way of keeping things fresh and interesting.
A simple and effective way of adding interest to any space. Coastal colours & textures create depth.
Make an impression in your hallway
Hallways are often some of the most overlooked spaces, but they set the tone for your entire home.
Coastal art near the entrance of your home offers an immediate sense of calm and welcome. It tells a story before anyone has ventured further into your home.
Whether it is a bold ocean piece or something with softer ocean tones it is one of the most important spaces for your homes first impression.
Soft coastal tones offering calm within your home.
Bringing The Coast Inland
You don’t have to live by the sea to feel connected to it. For many of our customers coastal art is about memories, their holidays in Cornwall and favourite beaches. It is a place they feel deeply connected to.
Bringing this into your living space is more than decor, it is a way of holding onto that feeling. A reminder of happier times and slower days.
Coastal colours adding a pop of colour in this space.
Every piece we create is shaped by the coastline around us. The colours of the cliffs, the movement of the tide and the ever changing skies.
From our studio in Cornwall to homes across the UK and beyond, we love seeing our work become part of your space and your story.
If you are looking to bring a little coastal charm into your home, you can explore our collection here.