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Interior designer Tyler Karu of Tyler Karu Design + Interiors took inspiration from the beach down the road to design a home that echoes the natural surroundings. Furnishings and decor are practical and the coastal color palette is brightened with vibrant shades of blue that is suited to this family-friendly oasis. Beautifully appointed beach house family room features a gray slipcovered sofa placed in front of two windows covered by white plantation shutters and illuminated by recessed lighting and a brass pharmacy floor lamp. This modern beach home living room boasts a gray pedestal coffee table positioned in front of a white slipcovered sofa topped with white and gray pillows and paired with gray barrel back accent chairs placed on a diamond pattern jute rug. Walking into a room decorated in floor-to-ceiling blue, it's impossible not to be overcome with a sense of coastline calm. We especially love the pattern play in this space, from the blue-framed rug to the large accent wall painted in ocean hues.
Wood and leather accents add earthiness to the blue-and-white palette, and black metal frame detailing on the windows adds a modern, graphic touch. The dark hardwood flooring contrasts the white cathedral ceiling that has exposed wooden beams in that farmhouse-style that pairs well with the beige walls matching the beige area rug underneath the blue sofa and pair of cushioned armchairs. Bring casual beach décor to an uptown design while still maintaining a sophisticated elegance. The use of a blue, white, and cream color palette, paired with shiplap walls and nautical stripes on the throw pillows, transforms this space through an understated coastal style. We can't get enough of this floor-to-ceiling fireplace patterned in natural ocean blues.
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Blue dominates the spot but with gradation and pattern, not all are plain blue. White slipcovered lounge chairs sit in front of tall picture windows and flank an agate accent table lit by an Arteriors Yasmin Floor Lamp. A comfy sectional sofa from Hickory Chair makes this living room the perfect place to relax. Fixed beside a black bookmatched marble fireplace finished with a TV, white floating shelves are stacked over white cabinets donning gold starburst hardware. Stephanie Montes is a freelance contributor covering all things home design, beauty, and lifestyle. She earned her bachelor's degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of California - Hollywood and went on to write for publications such as Elite Daily, Hello Giggles, Brides.com, Elle.com, Byrdie, Well + Good, Parents, MyDomaine, and more.

This is paired with a great background of the seaside view through glass doors. In this beach house living room from interior designer Tyler Karu of Tyler Karu Design + Interiors, a moody slate blue wall has a calming effect that contrasts nicely with the rattan furniture, pale upholstery, patterned pillows, and warm antique style wall sconces. Soft pastels are just what you need to step up a muted living room and let the ocean breeze in. The woven baskets and rattan accent chairs in this space add the finishing touches. As the focal point, this neutral-hued stone fireplace brings out sandy tones to complement light blues throughout the space. There's a way to embrace beachy motifs, palm prints, and a blue color scheme that doesn't feel cookie-cutter.
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A beach art piece hangs from a tongue and groove wall over a white sofa placed on a jute rug and topped with aqua blue and black pillows. Blue and white valance paired with matching curtains enclose an indoor/outdoor dining space in a beach house. Modern beach house cottage features three levels, slate patio pavers and a white outdoor sofa.

Floating wood shelves flanking the fireplace keep the wall feeling open while allowing space to style objects and everyday items. A sailor stripe rug, midcentury modern chairs and a built-in bluegray leather banquette in the adjacent dining room complete the laid back but stylish beach house atmosphere. An antique side table and hurricane lamp add to the nautical theme without resorting to kitsch. The dark hardwood flooring of this Beach-style living room is contrasted by the glass walls that feature an amazing view of the surrounding ocean scenery. This is augmented by the white ceiling and the white modern sofa paired with a couple of gray cushioned armchairs. The living room in this beach house from interior designer Laura Brophy of Laura Brophy Interiors has enormous wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows that flood it with natural light, enhance the indoor-outdoor feel, and perfectly frame a view of palm trees.
Beachy Living Rooms
The beige walls and ceiling are a nice pairing for the light gray L-shaped sofa over a brown area rug paired with a round wooden coffee table. A nice dash of color is provided by the colorful painting above the sofa that is flanked with windows. This is a simple Beach-style living room with a single light gray sofa paired with a white area rug facing a white wall that houses the modern fireplace and the TV above it.
Then he lifted the mood by adding hints of bright pink and a few kitschy accessories like a ship's wheel and a monumental scene-stealing chandelier. This modest living room from interior designer Michelle Salz-Smith of Studio-Surface channels the minimalist spirit of a beach shack with simple furnishings, a clean white-and-blue palette, and touches of black. The beach style living room design ideas that we’ll discuss in this article work best in medium to small-sized spaces, but there’s no reason that it can’t scale gracefully to a larger size. If you’re short on beach style living room design ideas, we’ll provide you with a handful here in this article so that you’ll be ready to spring into action and recreate the beach-house living room you’ve always wanted in your home. The pair of woven rattan armchairs matches the wooden ceiling with a dark brown ceiling fan that pairs with the wooden structure dominating the wall framing the mounted TV with shelves and cabinets.
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A pair of colorful surfboards leaning against the original brick wall is decorative, practical, and fun. Weathered woods, comfortable furnishings, and a palette of sandy beiges and pale blues complement the expansive harbor views in this beach house living room from interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors. This picture perfect Jersey Shore beach house living room from interior designer Christina Kim of Christina Kim Interior Design is light, bright, breezy, and spacious. The main attraction is a knock-out view clearly visible through the wall of ocean-front white glass grid frame doors that lead out to the front porch with its direct access to the sandy beach. Modern white coastal dining room featuring a white wooden dining table with white modern molded chairs in a cottage space featuring blue and green accents of color boasting a beach vibe. The nice thing about working with a simple color palette is the ability to mix together endless prints.

A large beach art piece hangs over Greek ikat French chairs placed on a brown chain link rug beside a gold accent table with a round glass top. A large framed beach photograph hangs over a bamboo chippendale chair matched with nesting accent tables and positioned in a corner in front of white and green curtains. White beach house features gray brick winding driveway that leads to a 2-car attached brown garage. To add a bold contrast to rooms with soft pastel colors, opt for a metallic light fixture that brings a reflective texture to the space.
This simple white Beach-style living room showcases a high white tray ceiling over the living room area with a modern fireplace embedded into its white wall that is accented on each side with golden sculptures. This is a nice background for the variety of cushioned couches and armchairs surrounding the simple coffee table. Interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co. dressed this high-ceilinged Newport Beach, CA. The designer added touches of wood and rattan throughout to enhance the coastal aesthetic with a light touch. If you are a fan of coastal style, check out these designer beach house living rooms from Maine to Southern California to inspire your own beach house living room refresh or to add some feel-good beach style to any living room, no matter where you call home. An oversized beach photograph hangs from a white plank wall over a beige sofa complemented with red and green pillows and placed on a peacock blue rug at a rustic oak coffee table.
For when the sun goes down, having a few lamps that provide a soft and dim light will do just the trick—the beach style living room is a place for winding down at night, not so much for entertaining. This is paired with a large L-shaped sectional sofa across from the modern fireplace on the far wall. The coffee tables that accompany the seating remind us so much with accent furniture in a beach cottage or restaurant. The spot mentions boat and logs we often see as we walk easily on the beachside. Color the room further with the patterned cushions, the white-and-blue sheer curtains, and the geometrical carpet. Don’t forget to sweeten the area with fresh white flowers on top of wooden storage.