Easy Beach Decor Ideas
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Here are some simple touches that can make any room feel like seaside cottage.
1. DIY beach glass bottles
These pretty DIY bottles are made from wine and liquor bottles painted to look like sea glass. If you don’t have much room for displaying decor, why not apply the technique to DIY containers for liquid soap or cooking oil?
by Sadie via sadiesseasongoods.com
2. Driftwood decor
This DIY craft project makes a good way to show off beach souvenirs collected during your travels and would look pretty hung in a window where it catches the light.
(If your beach combing adventures haven’t been so lucky, you can also buy driftwood and sea glass fairly inexpensively.)
by Shaleah via thegoldjellybean.com
You can also use driftwood to make a shelf like this one. Museum putty can be used to secure decorative items to the shelf during travel.
by Amanda via growingupgardner4.blogspot.com
3. Hooks
The uses in an RV for this DIY driftwood project are endless.
by Jane and Sonja via sustainmycrafthabit.com
Other hook rack options include this cute sandal peg rack and this starfish coat rack.
These hooks could be used alone or for making a coat/towel rack like the ones pictured above.
via Amazon.com
4. Fish netting
Fish netting could be draped from the ceiling or used as a window valance.
by Trevor & Roni via doityourselfrv.com
Fish netting can also be used to make these pretty candle holders. Find out how to make them here.
by Amy via stoyandtellu.com
5. Rope
Rope can be incorporated into nautical or beach decor in multiple ways.
Instructions for making this rope mirror can be found here.
These curtains are made from a painter’s drop cloth and hung on a rope using clip curtain rings are reminiscent of old sails.
by Jen via vintagehomelove.blogspot.com
Get instructions for this DIY rope towel rack here.
by Lori via grecodesigncompany.com
6. Porthole
Have a blank wall? A porthole mirror or clock might provide the finishing touch.
via Amazon.com
7. Beachfront view
A wall decal can give you a beach view no matter where you are.
by Trevor & Roni via doityourselfrv.com
8. Sea colors
Learn how to dip dye white curtains to create this ombre effect, or you can buy them here.
via Etsy.com
9. Drink coasters
This craft project is another good way to show off beach treasures.
by Jennifer & Kitty O’Neil via runningwithsisters.com
10. Sea colors backsplash
A peel-and-stick backsplash is an easy way to carry a color theme into a kitchen or bathroom.
via Amazon.com
via Amazon.com
via Amazon.com
11. Plank walls
Use beach wood, weathered wood, or shiplap wallpaper or make a DIY faux shiplap wall out of plywood to give a room the feel of a seaside cottage.
by Suzanne Small-Creech
by Robert Harper via Amazon.com
by Emily via tableandhearth.com
12. Maritime Map Letter
Immortalize a map your favorite beach with this DIY project.
by Kelly via jaxdoesdesign.blogspot.ca
Bonus: Free Printable Wall Decor
Click here to go to my freebies page where you can view and print this image.
If you would like to see some more beach decor ideas, check out my blog post about beach-themed RVs or this one about beach and nautical theme bedrooms. Want to get an email when I publish a new blog post? Click here to be added to my email list.
Great ideas!! Love the map letter, driftwood hooks & coasters. I will be trying all 3 of these. I have a small cabin on a lake and these will be perfect for that!
Wonderful!
Love your ideas. I may be biased, but I think all bathrooms should have a beach theme. It’s just so refreshing.
I think you’re right; a beach theme does seem especially fitting for a bathroom! Maybe because of the water?
Love the use of rope! Way more interesting than curtain rods!
And cheaper, too!
Our family room is total beachy decor, love your ideas here. That sandal hook rack would be perfect by our back door for the hot tub towels! Unfortunately, I just tried to order it but it’s out of stock, darn. Will have to check back, it’s so cute.
Oh, that’s too bad! Thanks for letting me know. I will keep an eye on it too and may have to replace it on the list if they don’t restock soon. 🙁
Amazing Ideas! I love the ombre curtains and the wall decal. They bring so much positive energy into the room! I am definitely going to redecorate using some of these ideas!