150 Best DIY Coastal Decorating Ideas

Give your home a beach house vibe on a budget with these DIY coastal decorating ideas.

DIY Coastal Decorating Ideas

From coastal artwork to DIY coastal home accessories, there are over a hundred interior design ideas to add a coastal vibe and a touch of elegance to every part of your home. There are DIY coastal decorations for your living room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, porch, patio, and much more.  These coastal design ideas feature natural textures and natural fibers like burlap that are paired with a coastal color palette that includes neutrals, crisp whites, and navy blue for a pop of color.

I live in Florida so I am able to find many of the supplies for these DIY projects like shells, sand, and wood for free. However, if you don’t live near the beach, then you can still find these items at Dollar Tree, craft stores, and sometimes even thrift stores. If you love Dollar Tree crafts, be sure to check out these Coastal Dollar Tree Decorating Ideas.

For the projects that require pallets, you can get them for free on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. You will need some basic woodworking skills and tools like a saw, sandpaper, drill, nails, and hammer for those DIY projects.

For projects that use driftwood, here is a great article about how to preserve and sanitize it.

Lighting Decor Ideas

DIY Coastal Farmhouse Candles decorating idea

DIY Coastal Farmhouse Candles from Sadie Season Goods

Beachcomber Seashell Candle Holder

Beachcomber Seashell Candle Holder from Running with Sisters

Seashell LightsSeashell Lights from Martha Stewart

Beach Candle Decorating IdeaBeach Candle Decorating Idea (source unknown)
empty jar + candle + sand

Pottery Barn Inspired Rope Wrapped Candleholders Pottery Barn Inspired Rope Wrapped Candleholders from Stone Gable

Handmade Shell Candles Handmade Shell Candles from Burkatron

Designer Seashell Candles

Designer Seashell Candles from Running with Sisters

Driftwood Candleholder coastal decorating ideaDriftwood Candleholder (source unknown)
driftwood + drill with large drill bit + tea light or votive candles

Shell Twinkle Lights JarShell Twinkle Lights Jar (source unknown)
empty jar + shells + battery operated fairy lights

Driftwood Candleholder coastal decorating ideaDriftwood Candleholder from Live Creatively Inspired

Starfish Wall wood SconesStarfish Wall Scones (source unknown)
reclaimed or scrap wood + wood stain + twine or thin rope + large starfish + wood glue
Here is a similar tutorial for how to make the wall sconces

Round Beach Candle Centerpiece Decorating IdeaRound Beach Candle Centerpiece Decorating Idea (source unknown)
round glass candleholder + sand + white votive candle + shells
You can get everything at the Dollar Tree

Pottery Barn Knockoff Rope Knot LampPottery Barn Knockoff Rope Knot Lamp from Down Home Inspiration

Rustic driftwood Lamp Rustic Twig Lamp from Tim Neve

Sisal ShadeSisal Shade from Sand and Sisal

Dollar Store DIY Coastal Lantern

Dollar Tree Coastal Lantern from Prudent Penny Pincher

Wall Art & Mirrors

Starburst Driftwood Mirror coastal decorating ideaStarburst Driftwood Mirror from Sustain My Craft Habit

Driftwood Seahorse

Driftwood Seahorse from Creative in Chicago

Driftwood Crab Art coastal decorating idea

Driftwood Crab Art from Remodelando La Casa

Seashell Wall Art

DIY Seashell Wall Art from H20 Bungalow

Sea Glass Mermaid Art

Sea Glass Mermaid Art from Sand and Sisal

Weathered Beach Signs coastal decorating idea

Weathered Beach Signs from Crafts by Amanda

Driftwood AnchorDriftwood Anchor from Cherished Vintage

DIY paint stick Starburst MirrorDIY Starburst Mirror from Sgt. Pepper’s Kitchen

Coastal Pallet Mirror decorating ideaCoastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness

Beach painted Pallet Wall Art coastal decorating ideaBeach Pallet Wall Art (Source Unknown)
pallet + stencils + white acrylic paint + shades of blue and tan paint

Shell Art CanvasShell Art Canvas from The Party Teacher

 Seashell Photography Pallet Art Seashell Photography Pallet Art (source unknown)

Seashell Pineapple Sign coastal decorating idea

Seashell Pineapple Sign from My Pinterventures

Salt Paint Sign

Salt Paint Sign from The Shabby Creek Cottage

dangling Shell Wall Art coastal decorating ideaShell Wall Art from Our Unexpected Journey

Rustic Oar Picture HangerRustic Oar Picture Hanger (source unknown)
oar + hooks + twine + two long screws

Relax burlap wood Sign with shells Relax Sign (source unknown)
wood board + cotton rope + burlap ribbon + shells + black and white acrylic paint + stencils

Coastal Wall Art Decorating IdeaCoastal Wall Art Decorating Idea (source unknown)
old frames (thrift store) + white spray paint + shells + burlap fabric + glue gun

Framed Shell Art Framed Shell Art from Sand and Sisal

Home Accent Coastal Decorating Ideas

DIY Beachy Painted Mason Jars

DIY Beachy Painted Mason Jars from Sustain My Craft Habit

Sea Glass Rope Netting mason jar Lantern coastal decorating idea

Sea Glass Rope Lantern from A Wonderful Thought

Coastal Rope Handled Tray

Coastal Rope Handle Tray from H20 Bungalow

Decorative Seashell Bottles coastal decorating idea

Decorative Seashell Bottles from Crafts by Courtney

Sea Glass Bottles on the Mantel

Sea Glass Bottles on the Mantel from A Blissful Nest

Scrap Wood Lanterns coastal decorating idea

Scrap Wood Lanterns from Dream Design DIY

Lighthouse Lantern Centerpiece

Lighthouse Lantern Centerpiece from Between Naps on the Porch

blue Ombre Spray Painted BottlesBlue Hue Ombre Spray Painted Bottles from Flea Market Trixie

Driftwood OrbDriftwood Orb from Creative in Chicago

DIY Monkey Fist coastal decorating idea

DIY Monkey Fist from Sustain My Craft Habit

Starfish BottlesStarfish Bottles (source unknown)
drill with small drill bit + twine + starfish + empty bottles + stained glass spray paint (optional)

Decorative Fisherman Netting Wrapped Jars coastal decorating ideaDecorative Fisherman Netting Wrapped Jars from Stow and Tell U

Sea Glass Bottles centerpiece in a metal basketSea Glass Bottles  from Liz Marie

Starfish Garland Decorating IdeaStarfish Garland Decorating Idea (source unknown)
starfish + twine + adhesive

Coral Spray Decorating IdeaCoral Spray Decorating Idea from H20 Bungalow

DIY Coral Using Wire coastal decorating ideaDIY Coral Using Wire from OhOh Deco

Clay Pot Lighthouse Clay Pot Lighthouse from eHow

Coastal Pallet ClockCoastal Pallet Clock (source unknown)
pallet + black, white and light blue acrylic paint + number stencils + clock mechanisms

DIY Coastal Rope CoastersDIY Coastal Rope Coasters from Picklee

Seashell Napkin Rings for Table Linens

Seashell Napkin Rings for Table Linens from Celebrate and Decorate

Nautical knotted Rope CoasterNautical Rope Coaster
I couldn’t find the original project, but I found a similar one here

Nautical Rope MirrorNautical Rope Mirror from The Lily Pad Cottage

Rope Lined Mirror with starfish coastal decorating ideaCoastal Rope Mirror from At the Picket Fence

Rope PlacementRope Placement from City Farmhouse

Coastal Tall Glass Vase  with sand shells and sea grassCoastal Vase from Savvy Southern Style

Nautical-Inspired Rope Vase decorating ideaNautical-Inspired Rope Vase from Bungalow Blue Interiors

Seashell PlanterSeashell Planter from Billabong

Scallop Shell Terra Cotta Pot coastal decorating ideaScallop Shell Terra Cotta Pot from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

DIY Rustic wood Sailboat coastal decorating ideaDIY Rustic Sailboat from House of Hawthornes

Ocean Shadow Box

Ocean Shadow Box from The Southern Couture

reclaimed wood shell clock coastal decorating ideaShell Clock (source unknown)
clock mechanisms + turritella shells + reclaimed wood

Pallet Beach rope Garland with seashellsPallet Beach Garland from Finding Home Farm

Mercury Glass Pedestal with coral decorating ideaMercury Glass Pedestal from Before It’s News

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Coastal Wreaths

Seashell grapevine Wreath

Seashell Wreath (Pottery Barn Knockoff) from Addicted 2 DIY

Nautical Rope Wreath with anchor and starfish

Nautical Rope Wreath from How to Nest for Less

coastal rope wreath with burlap bow

Easy Dollar Store Coastal Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher

Pottery Barn Inspired Shell Wreath coastal decorating idea

Pottery Barn Inspired Shell Wreath from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Teal Cupcake Liner Wreath

Summer Cupcake Liner Wreath from Crafts by Courtney

Beach Cottage Seashell WreathBeach Cottage Seashell Wreath from A Beach Cottage

Starfish Twig Wreath coastal decorating idea for front doorStarfish Twig Wreath from Completely Coastal

Burlap Coastal Wreath (source unknown)
burlap ribbon + grapevine wreath + spanish moss + rope + starfish

life preserver wreath

DIY Burlap Coastal Chic Wreath from Live Creatively Inspired

Starfish rope wrapped WreathStarfish Summer Wreath from A Pop of Pretty

Nautical knotted rope Wreath front door coastal decorating ideaNautical Wreath from Lil Luna

DIY Furniture Coastal Decorating Ideas

Burlap Footstool with burlap fabric and stamped coastal design

Coastal Burlap Footstool from H20 Bungalow

Driftwood Towel Rack

Beachcomber’s Rustic Towel Rack from Sustain my Craft Habit

Wood Pallet Wall Shelf coastal decorating ideaWood Pallet Shelf from I See I Do I Make

Pallet Coat Rack coastal decorating ideaPallet Coat Rack from Re-Fabbed

Nautical Side TableNautical Side Table from Simple Stylings

Thrift Store Table MakeoverThrift Store Table Makeover from Pretty Handy Girl

Shell Key HolderShell Key Holder (Source Unknown)
picture frame + white spray paint + burlap fabric + hooks + twine
You can get the spray paint at Walmart for $1 and the twine and picture frame at Dollar Tree

Oar Coat Rack coastal decorating ideaOar Coat Rack from A Beach Cottage

Driftwood Pallet Towel Rack coastal decorating ideaDriftwood Pallet Towel Rack from House by Hoff

Nautical Nightstand coastal decorating ideaNautical Nightstand (source unknown)
rope + thrift store nightstand + white paint

Blue Hue Ombre Dresser MakeoverOmbre Dresser Makeover from David and Caroline Parker

DIY Hanging Storage from At the Walker House

Pallet Wood Towel Holder coastal decorating ideaPallet Wood Towel Holder from Shanty 2 Chic

Weathered Coastal Look Sofa TableWeathered Coastal Look Sofa Table from Brandi Sawyer

DIY Driftwood HandboardDIY Driftwood Handboard from Houzz

coastal sofa table decorating idea

Beachy Sofa Table from Making Home Base

Other Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas

coastal mantel decorating ideas

Coastal Mantel Decorating Ideas from A Wonderful Thought

DIY Pool Noodle Nautical Pilings

DIY Pool Noodle Nautical Pilings from Miss Kopy Kat

DIY Coastal Tic Tac Toe

DIY Coastal Tic Tac Toe from Sand and Sisal

Seashell Wind Chime

Seashell Wind Chime from Home Sweet Homemade

Vintage Paddle Address Sign coastal decorating idea

Vintage Paddle Address Sign from The Happy Housie

DIY Jute Rug

DIY Jute Rug from Tidbits

sisal rug coastal decorating idea

Sisal Rug from The Honeycomb Home

Braided DoormatBraided Doormat from Martha Stewart

blue and white Rope Rug coastal decorating ideaRope Rug from BHG.com

DIY Nautical Rope Railing for StairsDIY Nautical Rope Railing for Stairs (source unknown)
rope + twine + hooks

Dollar Store Rope Trash Can Dollar Store Rope Trash Can from Two It Yourself

Bathroom Organizer Coastal Decorating Ideas (source unknown)
bathroom tumbler + rope + glue gun

Beachcomber Baskets coastal decorating idea

Beachcomber Baskets from Celebrate Creativity

Toilet Paper HolderToilet Paper Holder (source unknown)
seagrass basket + wood dowel + craft knife

Rope Toilet Paper HolderRope Toilet Paper Holder from Sea Side Inspired

Rope Towel HolderRope Towel Holder from Greco Design Company

Coastal Burlap CurtainsCoastal Burlap Curtains from Four Generations Under One Roof

Rope Curtains Coastal decorating ideaRope Curtains Coastal Décor (source unknown)
rope +  2 dock cleats

Driftwood Jewelry HolderDriftwood Jewelry Holder from Visibly Moved

beach word pillow made from old jeans

Beach Throw Pillows from Remodelacasa

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