150 Best DIY Coastal Decorating Ideas

Give your home a beach house vibe on a budget with these 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 from Sadie Season Goods

Beachcomber Seashell Candle Holder from Running with Sisters

Seashell Lights from Martha Stewart

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

Pottery Barn Inspired Rope Wrapped Candleholders from Stone Gable

Handmade Shell Candles from Burkatron

Designer Seashell Candles from Running with Sisters

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

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

Driftwood Candleholder from Live Creatively Inspired

Starfish 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 Idea (source unknown)
round glass candleholder + sand + white votive candle + shells
You can get everything at the Dollar Tree

Pottery Barn Knockoff Rope Knot Lamp from Down Home Inspiration

Rustic Twig Lamp from Tim Neve

Sisal Shade from Sand and Sisal

Dollar Tree Coastal Lantern from Prudent Penny Pincher

Wall Art & Mirrors

Starburst Driftwood Mirror from Sustain My Craft Habit

Driftwood Seahorse from Creative in Chicago

Driftwood Crab Art from Remodelando La Casa

DIY Seashell Wall Art from H20 Bungalow

Sea Glass Mermaid Art from Sand and Sisal

Weathered Beach Signs from Crafts by Amanda

Driftwood Anchor from Cherished Vintage

DIY Starburst Mirror from Sgt. Pepper’s Kitchen

Coastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness

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

Shell Art Canvas from The Party Teacher

 Seashell Photography Pallet Art (source unknown)

Seashell Pineapple Sign from My Pinterventures

Salt Paint Sign from The Shabby Creek Cottage

Shell Wall Art from Our Unexpected Journey

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

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

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

Framed Shell Art from Sand and Sisal

Home Accent Coastal Decorating Ideas

DIY Beachy Painted Mason Jars from Sustain My Craft Habit

Sea Glass Rope Lantern from A Wonderful Thought

Coastal Rope Handle Tray from H20 Bungalow

Decorative Seashell Bottles from Crafts by Courtney

Sea Glass Bottles on the Mantel from A Blissful Nest

Scrap Wood Lanterns from Dream Design DIY

Lighthouse Lantern Centerpiece from Between Naps on the Porch

Blue Hue Ombre Spray Painted Bottles from Flea Market Trixie

Driftwood Orb from Creative in Chicago

DIY Monkey Fist from Sustain My Craft Habit

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

Decorative Fisherman Netting Wrapped Jars from Stow and Tell U

Sea Glass Bottles  from Liz Marie

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

Coral Spray Decorating Idea from H20 Bungalow

DIY Coral Using Wire from OhOh Deco

Clay Pot Lighthouse from eHow

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

DIY Coastal Rope Coasters from Picklee

Seashell Napkin Rings for Table Linens from Celebrate and Decorate

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

Nautical Rope Mirror from The Lily Pad Cottage

Coastal Rope Mirror from At the Picket Fence

Rope Placement from City Farmhouse

Coastal Vase from Savvy Southern Style

Nautical-Inspired Rope Vase from Bungalow Blue Interiors

Seashell Planter from Billabong

Scallop Shell Terra Cotta Pot from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

DIY Rustic Sailboat from House of Hawthornes

Ocean Shadow Box from The Southern Couture

Shell Clock (source unknown)
clock mechanisms + turritella shells + reclaimed wood

Pallet Beach Garland from Finding Home Farm

Mercury Glass Pedestal from Before It’s News

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Coastal Wreaths

Seashell Wreath (Pottery Barn Knockoff) from Addicted 2 DIY

Nautical Rope Wreath from How to Nest for Less

Easy Dollar Store Coastal Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher

Pottery Barn Inspired Shell Wreath from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Summer Cupcake Liner Wreath from Crafts by Courtney

Beach Cottage Seashell Wreath from A Beach Cottage

Starfish Twig Wreath from Completely Coastal

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

DIY Burlap Coastal Chic Wreath from Live Creatively Inspired

Starfish Summer Wreath from A Pop of Pretty

Nautical Wreath from Lil Luna

DIY Furniture Coastal Decorating Ideas

Coastal Burlap Footstool from H20 Bungalow

Beachcomber’s Rustic Towel Rack from Sustain my Craft Habit

Wood Pallet Shelf from I See I Do I Make

Pallet Coat Rack from Re-Fabbed

Nautical Side Table from Simple Stylings

Thrift Store Table Makeover from Pretty Handy Girl

Shell 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 from A Beach Cottage

Driftwood Pallet Towel Rack from House by Hoff

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

Ombre Dresser Makeover from David and Caroline Parker

DIY Hanging Storage from At the Walker House

Pallet Wood Towel Holder from Shanty 2 Chic

Weathered Coastal Look Sofa Table from Brandi Sawyer

DIY Driftwood Handboard from Houzz

Beachy Sofa Table from Making Home Base

Other Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas

Coastal Mantel Decorating Ideas from A Wonderful Thought

DIY Pool Noodle Nautical Pilings from Miss Kopy Kat

DIY Coastal Tic Tac Toe from Sand and Sisal

Seashell Wind Chime from Home Sweet Homemade

Vintage Paddle Address Sign from The Happy Housie

DIY Jute Rug from Tidbits

Sisal Rug from The Honeycomb Home

Braided Doormat from Martha Stewart

Rope Rug from BHG.com

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

Dollar Store Rope Trash Can from Two It Yourself

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

Beachcomber Baskets from Celebrate Creativity

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

Rope Toilet Paper Holder from Sea Side Inspired

Rope Towel Holder from Greco Design Company

Coastal Burlap Curtains from Four Generations Under One Roof

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

Driftwood Jewelry Holder from Visibly Moved

Beach Throw Pillows from Remodelacasa

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