10 ideas to inspire beach decor style

If you’re after a breath of fresh air, looking to amp up the summer vibe with a beachy aesthetic and taste of the seaside, New England coastal style is a go-to for laid-back luxury.

Inspired by America’s East Coast with its calming palette of blues, whites and beige, nautical elements and playful accessories, this coastal theme is T-shirt weather without having to head to a sunny location.

Here’s how to get the look with some decorative details…

1. Gisela Graham Trinket Dish – Blue Stripe Sardine, Small, £6.49, Large £10.99; Fluted Plate – Fish, £13.99, rest of items from a selection, Gisela Graham

A must for beachcombers, trinkets and treasures will take to these sardine dishes like a fish to water.

2. Coastal Décor – Handcrafted Porcelain Glazed Shells – Blue Horizon, £60, Deborah Wren Ceramics

This artisan piece is the perfect fit for a teak coffee table or whitewashed sideboard.

3. Sophie Allport Coastal Walks Diffuser, £30; Coastal Walks Candle, £28; Lobster Jug, £22, rest of items from a selection, Sophie Allport

Whether it’s a beach-themed tablescape, or scent surrounding with fresh citrusy notes of neroli and hint of salty sea breeze, these pieces will make everything look and feel fresher.

4. Lucy Buoy Style Glass Table Lamp – Blue, £60, BHS

This gorgeous globe-shaped lamp with rope accents and neutral shade creates a stylish coastal vibe.

5. Set of Three Indigo Coral and Shell Art Prints – Unframed, from £96; Framed – from £177 (3 x 30cm x 30cm), Beach House Art

Sun, sea and sand… complete the coastal theme with these eye-catching prints. Perfectly placed to channel the New England style, hang them against a fresh white backdrop and team with a comfy sofa in linen upholstery to tie the look together.

6. Yankee Candle Ocean Air Candle, £29.99, Yankee Candle

Cue this scented candle to spark the conversation with thoughts of coastal walks… and fragrance the air with top notes of jasmine, white amber and soothing sandalwood.

7. Florence Rope Garden Conversation Set, £549 (includes 2 x Single Sofas, 1 x Double Sofa, 1 x Coffee Table); Sardines Outdoor Cushion, £12; Retro Coastal Stripe Outdoor Cushion, £12; Whale Plant Pot, £30, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm

Looking to luxe up your outdoor space? You don’t need a coastal veranda to house this sofa set. With its rope-weave detailing, cushioned seating and jaunty accessories, these furnishings will spruce up any patio or garden terrace.

8. Emma Bridgewater Shellfish Lobster Large Oval Platter, £135, Emma Bridgewater

With al fresco season coming into swing, what better way to proffer a plate of seafood starters than with this lovely lobster dish?

9. Amaria Scallop Adjustable Pendant Light, £55, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm

Materials such as rattan and cane bring warmth, and are natural bedfellows with coastal schemes. And this scalloped shape pendant will cast just the right measure of ambient lighting.

10. The Yarmouth Harbour Blanket, £125 (left); Compton Blanket, £125, XVInteriors

For the finishing touch, you can’t beat sea-blue stripes or a wave design to drape over a shaker-style chair, or to inspire a day-at-the-beach vibes…