Seaside Serenity: How To Get This Coastal Cottage Bedroom Look
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Are you looking to recreate this peaceful coastal bedroom?
Let's break down the elements of this stunning coastal bedroom and show you how to bring this serene style into your own home.
1. Wrought Iron Bed Frame
The centerpiece of this room is the elegant white iron bed with scrollwork details. Look for similar styles from brands like Pottery Barn or Wayfair. Amazon also has similar styles for about $100.
Amazon Queen Size Butterfly White Metal Platform Bed Frame for $109.
Amazon VECELO Full Size Bed Frame with Headboard and Footboard for $104.
For more custom and unique wrought iron bed frames, check out Etsy - like this one.
Etsy Antique White Floral Full Iron Bed Frame for $780.
2. Luxurious Neutral Bedding
Layer crisp white sheets with a textured coverlet and add a light blue or seafoam green throw for a pop of color. The Company Store and Amazon offer great options.
Amazon Bedsure Cotton Quilt Set, Queen Size for $80.
The Company Store Voile Quilt - White, Full/Queen for $151.
3. Coastal Artwork
Frame serene seascape paintings or prints. Check Wayfair for affordable coastal art or splurge on pieces from local galleries.
Amazon Stupell Industries Sea Birds Abstract Beach 2pc Set Canvas Wall Art starting at $38.
Wayfair Beachrest Home Sailing Serenity Canvas Print starting at $38.
If you’re looking for a super budget-friendly option, use a free AI image generator to create the art you want. Print, frame it and there you go!
4. Rustic Wooden Dresser and Side Tables
A weathered wood finish adds character. Check out coastal-style dressers on sites like Joss & Main or Birch Lane. For a more affordable option, Wayfair has their Versa 8 Drawer Weathered Oak Dresser.
Wayfair South Shore Versa 8 - Drawer Dresser for $314.
Birch Lane Onyx 6 - Drawer Dresser for $1,299.
Remember to check your local thrift stores or FB Marketplace, you might be surprised by the variety of dressers that you can find in your area that may just need some paint.
Or you can try the bleach method which would give your current wood dresser more of a lighter, weathered look as a result.
5. Textured Table Lamps
The distinctive fish scale or shell pattern on the lamp bases is eye-catching and also look for ceramic bases with organic patterns and neutral-toned shades. Check out Wayfair’s Florenza Ceramic Table Lamp and Pottery Barn’s Caldwell Ceramic Table Lamp.
Wayfair Beachrest Home Florenza Ceramic Table Lamp for $137.
If you’re more of a DIYer, you can do what I did - I took two lamps I had in storage and used baking soda and water to create a textured paste to cover the bases of the lamps. Once dried, I painted both in a pretty sandstone color and it looked like a designer piece perfect for a coastal bedroom!
Here’s a video to show you how to give your lamp bases more texture.
6. Natural Fiber Rug
A jute or sisal rug with a herringbone pattern grounds the space. Try Rugs USA Alberta Tasseled Jute-Blend Rug or Serena & Lily Metallic Suede & Hemp Rug.
Rugs USA Alberta Tasseled Jute-Blend Rug starting at $90.
Serena & Lily Metallic Suede & Hemp Rug starting at $398.
7. Oversized Mirrors
Large mirrors with distressed wood frames amplify light and space. Check out Wayfair Jerri Wood Rectangle Wall Mirror and Amazon Distressed White Farmhouse Mirror.
Wayfair Dakota Fields Jerri Wood Rectangle Wall Mirror for $180.
Amazon Emaison 36 X 24 inch Distressed Wood Framed Mirror for $99.
8. Slipcovered Armchair
A cozy chair in light, natural fabric completes the seating area. Look at Wayfair Down Filling Upholstered Swivel Accent Chair Removable Armchair and Birch Lane Rossi Slipcovered Swivel Armchair for comfortable options.
Wayfair Latitude Run Down Filling Upholstered Swivel Accent Chair Removable Armchair for $280.
Birch Lane Rossi Slipcovered Swivel Armchair for $1,600.
9. Sandy Neutral Wall Color
Choose a warm off-white or very pale beige paint.
Benjamin Moore's White Sand or Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster could work well.
Benjamin Moore White Sand OC-10.
Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008.
10. Vaulted Ceiling
If you're building or renovating, consider a vaulted ceiling with white-painted beams for an airy feel.
If you’re unable to physically change the ceiling construction, try a shiplap ceiling to provide a coastal feel with horizontal planks or a painted ceiling, and use a light color or soft blue to create an illusion of height.
11. Hardwood Flooring
Dark wood floors contrast beautifully with the light decor. If replacing flooring, look for wide-plank oak or walnut options.
Remember, the key to achieving this look is to keep things neutral and natural with coastal-inspired accents.
Mix textures, incorporate plenty of neutral tones with subtle blue accents, and don't shy away from weathered or distressed finishes for that perfect beach house vibe.