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Colorful Coastal Bedrooms

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These beach-inspired bedrooms range from tranquil and serene to bold and bright. Browse these rooms to find ideas for your own coastal getaway.

1 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Coastal Bedroom with Layered Decor

Mixed materials like the down-filled duvet, grass cloth wallcovering, bamboo bench, and wool Berber carpet add warmth. The sleepy space gets a gentle wake up from the quiet splashes of celadon green on the bed linens, pillows, and bench cushions. 

The plush wool Berber carpet is a soft landing spot for bare feet. (The rest of hte floors in the house are sisal or hardwood.)

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Ocean-Inspired Bedroom

This homeowner wanted a calm, ocean-like room that reminded her of her childhood on the water. Muted hues of blue and green give the room a serene and beachy feel.

3 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto

Coral Bedroom

The colors and design of this bedroom are slightly reminiscent of coral. The bright persimmon-and-white duvet are grounded with a soft blue coverlet. The squared-off headboard’s casual slipcover, made with a soft blue linen, can be removed and tossed in the laundry.

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4 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Playful Bedroom

The crisp white walls and wooden floors are given life with lively bed linens and pops of yellow throughout the room. For a casual beach feel, books and artwork are leaned and stacked on the built-in ledge.

 

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5 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto

Children's Loft

The architects designed a row of three built-in beds on the third floor loft, each lit with a marine-style sconce and closed off with curtains. Storage areas for the bunks line up across the hall, with a cubby and a drawer for each bed. The colorful bedspreads and rug add color and vibrancy to the space.

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6 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Marsh-Inspired Bedroom

A classic striped headboard and bed skirt are combined with Indian batik-inspired textiles for a sophisticated look. The curtains’ woven tape trim adds natural textures, and a photograph of an alligator above the bed is a nod to Louisiana's gator-inhabited marshlands.

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7 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Lively Bedroom

Shades of blue are everywhere in this beach house. A floral blue-and-white bedspread adds a tropical touch, and a built-in platform bed and shelves make smart use of the small room.

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8 of 11 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Tranquil Bedroom

The graphic black-and-white bedding on simple pencil post beds makes a bold statement against the muted blue in this tranquil room. Prints of coral above the beds help add a beachy feel.

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9 of 11 Photo: Jean Allsopp

Nautical Bedroom

In this nautical-themed twin bedroom, red cannonball beds reside under the dormered roof. Sculpted metal fish swim above, and a fly-fishing basket lamp underscores the home’s proximity to the water.

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Blue and Green Bedroom

To balance the tropical colors in the bedskirt, chairs, and window treatments, a pale-green sorbet was chosen for the walls.

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Oyster Shell Mirror

You don’t have to redo your whole room to reflect beach-house decor. Inject coastal style into your decorating in small doses. Take a lackluster mirror to the next level by adorning it with a collection of dazzling oyster shells. You only need a glue gun and a little patience. Take this same easy idea and apply it to large photo frames.

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