Do you have a house facing the sea and do not know how to decorate it? In this article you will see three examples of homes on the coast with totally different decoration styles. You will surely find them inspiring and find ideas to adapt them to your own space.
Having a house or apartment near the coast has the great advantage of making you feel like you are on vacation practically all year round, as it will allow you to walk along the sea or sail, to give just a few examples. In addition, coastal cities or towns tend to be more touristy and have many leisure options.
To enjoy the surroundings but also your home by the sea, in this article you will find different decoration styles that will inspire you so that you can adapt it to your own space.
3 decoration styles for a home on the coast
When decorating a house facing the sea, a Mediterranean style with a maritime flavor is usually used. This style stands out for its relaxed and warm decoration with terracotta or wood floors and a combination of white, ocher and aquamarine tones on the walls. However, there are other decorative styles that will enhance all the luminosity of a house that faces the seaas you will see below.
Renovated classic style decoration
In the decoration of the following classic style house The use of cream, beige and ocher tones with which practically each of its rooms has been decorated stands out. These tones reflect the light of the Mediterranean and make it feel especially warm.
In the living room, the classic-style furniture has been combined with a more contemporary one. On the other hand, the large-format wooden floors add elegance and serenity to the room.
The use of a similar decoration in the bedrooms is a safe bet that gives the sensation of visual continuity.
Exotic style interior design
This house located next to the seafront in Pedregalejo (Málaga) has been decorated with a exotic style. This style stands out for the use of bright colors and pieces of furniture with an oriental flavor, which also makes the room more luminous.
In the living room, the combination of turquoise tones with fuchsia touches stands out. The result is undoubtedly cheerful, bright and very refreshing.
The views from the terrace are spectacular. The luminosity of the white of the furniture and walls comes to life with the use of multi-coloured cushions.
In the bedroom, the colonial-style furniture pieces come to life with the same color scheme as the rest of the house. To get it right when it comes to combining colors, you can see this guide to infallible color combinations in decoration.
Nordic style decoration ideas
Although the nordic style is associated with urban environments, it is also appropriate for a house facing the sea. This home in Benálmadena (Málaga) is a clear example of how this style can be applied with spectacular results.
In fact, the living room brings together the keys to the Nordic style:
- The decoration combines gray and white, projecting the large amount of light that the room receives and multiplying its brightness and luminosity.
- The furniture is very practical and functional. The use of wooden pieces provides a natural touch.
- Cotton textiles and upholstery is combined with the use of skins. The important thing is to wrap yourself in natural textures that make us feel comfortable.
The impressive views from the terrace are further enjoyed by the serenity provided by the decoration. It is committed to the combination of furniture with straight lines and organic textiles.
The bedrooms are sober and elegant. One of them could not miss the Eames chair, an icon of Nordic-style decoration. In this link you can find more design chairs to decorate your home.
Keys to decorate a house on the coast
Regardless of the decorative style, these are some of the Keys to keep in mind when decorating a home on the coast:
- Bet on fluid and open spaces. Simplifying the distribution and enhancing the functionality of each space will help you create an ideal environment for rest and relaxation.
- The white color will always be a safe bet, especially in areas with high temperatures, since it accumulates less heat than dark tones.
- Have a preference for fabrics such as linen and cotton, they will provide freshness while creating a very cozy atmosphere.
- If the size of the terrace allows it, create different environments for day and night.
- Choose practical and versatile furniture that has different uses according to the needs of the space.
- Finally, keep in mind that if it is a second residence, a good design and decoration will make you enjoy your vacation more.
Which of these three decoration styles What did you like best to decorate a house on the coast? I particularly think that each of them has its charm and highlights in a special way the luminosity that characterizes this type of housing.
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