25 Guest Bedroom Ideas - Coastal Living

Photographer: Annie Schlechter, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Pretty Patterns

Be bold and brighten up a room with playful patterns and vivid colors. Stick to a corresponding palette to tie together the patterns.

Photographer: William Abranowicz, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Nautical Charm

Create a classic coastal haven with a nautical-themed bedroom that makes guests feel at home by the sea. A red, white, and blue color scheme and ocean-inspired accents, such as this sailboat portrait, hint at the theme without going overboard.

Photographer: Roger Davies, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Sophisticated Refuge

A bold gray-and-yellow combo makes a statement in this guest room. The bold contrast is softened with soft fabrics and textures like the velvet-covered headboard.

Photographer: Peter Murdock, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Simple Comfort

With casual yet comfortable decor, a simple bedroom will make your guests feel right at home. Mount swing-arm sconces inside bedposts to provide easy reading light, and use lighter wall colors such as aqua to soothe.

Photographer: Jeff McNamara, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Vintage Appeal

A light, airy guest room gets a dose of vintage charm with an antique iron bed and canary prints from a 1951 picture book hung on the wall. Traditional accents keep the space feeling cozy and classic.

Photographer: William Waldron, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Pastel Retreat

A pale combination of soft yellows and grays gives a relaxed vibe here. A pair of twin beds covered in the same fabric as the curtains and armchair unify the room.

Photographer: Annie Schlechter, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Bright and Bold

Try a vibrant hue, such as turquoise mixed with white, to create a playful space. Increase the beachy feel with accents such as these palm-shaped bed posters.

Photographer: Lisa Romerein, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Color Pop

A bright orange headboard adds life to an otherwise neutral palette in this room. The wide faux bois stripe distressed to look like wood mirrors the outside environment for a one-of-a-kind touch.

Photographer: Roger Davies, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Cozy and Inviting

A soft color scheme and carved wood headboards give this guest room a welcoming feel. Painted furniture and plush fabrics add to the relaxed ambiance.

Photographer: Tria Giovan, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Dramatic Design

Stark white paint and a Victorian-era portrait transform this small library into a unique guest retreat. A paneled wall serves as a headboard, while bookshelves line the sides of the bed.

Photographer: Dominique Vorillon

Elegant Escape

Add sparkle to a bland room with a few key pieces, such as a sunburst mirror, gold detailing, and grass cloth walls.

Photographer: Peter Murdock, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Stylish Accommodations

Custom twin beds dressed with classic blues and browns and pint-size ocean paintings create a nautical haven for guests.

Writer: Rachel Bertone

Going Mod

Use bright colors and ’70s-style accents like a retro bedside table and patterned wallpaper to add a mod feel to a guest room.

Photographer: J. Savage Gibson, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Inspired by the Sea

Guests will feel especially close to the sea with calming blues and ocean-inspired accessories, such as an oyster shell mirror.

Photographer: Richard Leo Johnson, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Relaxing Pastels

Soft pastels and simple coastal accents have a way of making everyone feel comfortable and pampered. Decorative sea star pillows and coral decor play up the beach.

Photographer: Lisa Romerein, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Open and Organic

This simple platform bed welcomes guests with cozy organic linens. The natural feel is enhanced by a tree trunk bedside table, lots of natural light streaming through large windows, and a door that leads to the back patio.

Photographer: Timothy Street-Porter, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Fresh Simplicity

A clean, white bedroom feels fresh for guests and allows the gorgeous sea view outside to take center stage.

Photographer: J. Savage Gibson, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Island Elegance

Treat your guests to a stay in paradise. Bamboo-inspired furniture and tropical bedding create an atmosphere as fun and relaxing as a Hawaiian luau.

Photographer: Robert Mauer, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Casual and Cool

A simply decorated bedroom with a West Indies vibe is a perfect place for your guests to retreat after a long day. White walls with soothing blue accents keep it feeling light and breezy.

Photographer: J. Savage Gibson/Courtesy of Phoebe Howard, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Playful Pink

Try a fun, unexpected color in a guest room, such as bright pink. Coastal accents and island touches like grass cloth flooring will keep the room looking sophisticated but still lively.

Photographer: Jean Allsopp, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Cottage Comfort

Use rustic, cozy elements—wood-planked floors and plush quilts—to make guests feel welcome.

Photographer: Jean-Philippe Piter, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Modern Focus

A stunning black-and-white scheme lends a contemporary feel to this guest room. A grid of simple mirrors is a great way to make big impact in the small space.

Photographer: J. Savage Gibson, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Coastal Update

Traditional seaside style gets a modern update in this calming guest room. Sandy hues, geometric prints, and a Lucite side table add contemporary flair.

Photographer: Roger Davies, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Earthy Inspiration

Twin built-in beds covered with brown linens and rustic coastal accessories create an inviting and space-saving atmosphere for guests.

Photographer: Brian Vanden Brink, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Light and Breezy

Make your guest room feel like an exotic escape by adding flowy mosquito netting, fresh patterns, and comfy linens.

25 Charming Guest Rooms

Pretty Patterns

Nautical Charm

Sophisticated Refuge

Simple Comfort

Vintage Appeal

Pastel Retreat

Bright and Bold

Color Pop

Cozy and Inviting

Dramatic Design

Elegant Escape

Stylish Accommodations

Going Mod

Inspired by the Sea

Relaxing Pastels

Open and Organic

Fresh Simplicity

Island Elegance

Casual and Cool

Playful Pink

Cottage Comfort

Modern Focus

Coastal Update

Earthy Inspiration

Light and Breezy