Custom Coastal Interior Design Guide

There’s something about the way coastal interior design makes you feel. At Julie Muscato Home & Gifts, our design team tells clients it’s like being on a permanent vacation; the elements are calming, elegant, and timeless. The carefully selected pieces turn homes into tranquil sanctuaries, and best of all, the overall aesthetic is upscale and effortless at the same time.

Whether you live near a beach or not, we encourage you to explore this aesthetic. You deserve a space that promotes relaxation and welcoming gatherings.

A Coastal Color Palette

Close your eyes and imagine the beach and sea: soft blues, sandy neutrals, and crisp whites. Light shades of blue evoke a sense of calmness reminiscent of the ocean, while soft sand and white hues ground the space for a neutral balance. Use any of those or a combination on your walls and flooring. You can add coral, seafoam green, or driftwood gray accents for subtle pops of color.

Furniture Choices for Coastal Interior Design

Interior decor for coastal design typically features furniture made from natural materials, like wood, wicker, and rattan. These casual pieces bring a laid-back, elegant vibe to a room. Consider slipcover sofas in light, breathable fabrics like linen or cotton for more formal seating. If you don’t like slipcovers, choose durable fabrics that resist moisture and stains.

Look for furniture with simple, clean lines: Coastal interior design should never feel complicated.

Wooden furniture pieces — especially those with a weathered or reclaimed look — also complements this aesthetic. We recommend driftwood coffee tables, whitewashed oak cabinets, wood blinds or shutters, woven wood shades, and teak chairs.

Coastal Window Treatments

Window treatments are a key component of coastal interior design. Choose light and airy fabrics like linen, sheer cotton, or woven shades; wood blinds and shutters are also appropriate in this aesthetic.

As your local Hunter Douglas dealer, we offer these custom window treatments for coastal design:

• Provenance® Woven Wood Shades: Crafted from sustainably sourced materials like bamboo and grasses, these artisanal shades bring organic style and texture to interior spaces. Choose from Roman, Waterfall Roman, and Vertical Drapery styles.
• Luminette® Sheer Panels: These breezy sheers have a modern sensibility. With 180-degree rotating fabric vanes that diffuse light, they’re like modern vertical blinds with the bonus of stunning sheer fabrics.
• Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters: A perfect match for coastal interior design, these luxury vinyl shutters resist the effects of heat, moisture, and UV rays. They feature aluminum bracing, resin blocks, and Polysatin™ material for unmatched durability.

These are just three examples of the custom Hunter Douglas window treatments in our window treatment showroom in Lockport, NY.

Coastal Textiles, Rugs, and Lighting.

Natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and jute tie coastal home decor together. Consider throwing pillows, blankets, and rugs in the coastal color palette (don’t forget the accent tones). Layering different textures like woven jute rugs makes the space more inviting; striped designs add to a nautical feel.

To mimic the brightness of the beach, keep the windows open and look for light fixtures that enhance natural light. Pendant lights with a weathered wood finish, nautical-inspired lanterns, and wicker chandeliers are all perfect.

Interior Design Services Near Lockport, New York

Do you feel the beach calling? The right colors, furniture, window treatments, and accessories will bring it home. We offer interior designer services, custom window treatments from Hunter Douglas and Carole Fabrics™, furniture, wallpaper, bedding, home decor, and rugs.

Contact us for interior services in Buffalo, Wilson, Lewiston, Youngstown, Grand Island, Wheatfield, Williamsville, Amherst, Clarence, Kenmore, Tonawanda, Orchard Park, East Aurora, and Medina, New York.