15 Traditional Seaside Rooms

Transform your home into a traditional-style beach retreat with our easy and inspiring ideas.

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Naturally Yours

Photo: Annie Schlechter

Incorporate organic details to achieve classic coastal style. This living room features accents such as a bamboo ceiling, jute grass cloth wallcovering, and a softer take on the traditional blue-and-white color palette.

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Comfort Space

Photographer: Lisa Romerein

California-based designer Tim Clarke loves to mix several styles in a room for an interesting look. Here, a delicate chandelier blends with coastal wicker chairs and a rustic farm table.

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Classic White

Photographer: David Hillegas

Use varied splashes of this bright neutral for a beachy look that's not overdone.

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Beachy Dreams

Photographer: Lisa Romerein

Mix patterns in neutral colors for a traditional look that’s still sophisticated. Elegant accessories, such as these regal mirrors and delicate chandeliers give off a graceful tone.

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Nantucket Natural

Photographer: John Bessler

Nothing says traditional beach style like wicker furniture, a blue-and-white color scheme, and nautical touches. Crisp hues contrast with dark wood in this living room, and playful patterns such as large checks and tiny dots add interest.

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True Blue

Photographer: Annie Schlechter

The weathered dining room credenza and wooden dining table add warmth to this beautiful blue space. The graphic print fabric on the chair backs incorporates a touch of modern to this traditional space.

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Light Bright

Photographer: J. Savage Gibson

Blue and white mixed with fun accents, such as the zebra-print headboard fabric, creates a soothing yet lighthearted atmosphere for a guest room.

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Color Cues

Photographer: William Waldron

New York-based designer Todd Romano gives this traditional neutral living space a jolt of color with a lemon-green glaze lining the shelves. The hue is a perfect foil for the classic collection of blue-and-white china.

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Well Dressed

Photographer: Annie Schlechter

Homeowners added sea blue fabrics for the curtains and coverlet and dressed the stool and accent pillows in a bold stripe to add some color to the neutrals in this bedroom. An antique headboard and one-of-a-kind steamer trunk complete the space.

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Traditional Twist

Photographer: Jonny Valiant

If your home already has traditional architecture, mix in subtle modern touches to keep your look up-to-date. These granite kitchen countertops with shells and sea life embedded in the stone add to the coastal appeal. The terra-cotta tiles were aged with dark wax.

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Light & Lovely

Photographer: Jonny Valiant

In this bedroom, neutral walls and linens contrast the room’s dark wood ceiling. The soft cream bedding and organic natural window sheers keep the room light and warm.

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Seaside Original

Photographer: Annie Schelechter

What's more nautical than plaid patterns and ship accents? This living room captures a traditional seafaring vibe with ocean-inspired accessories and a blue, white, and red color palette.

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Soothing Hues

Photographer: Roger Davies

Using calming jewel tones in a bedroom, like blue-greens and turquoise combined with neutrals, is a fun update on a traditional look.

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Open Invitation

Photographer: Jonny Valiant

With a stunning coastal view outside, like the Nantucket Sound, the homeowners decided to let as much natural light into the bath as possible with a simple picture window and minimal accents.

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Gathering Spot

Photographer: Jonny Valiant

A large, warm, family-style kitchen is perfect for a classic beach cottage. Use sunny accents and calming paint colors to create an inviting space.

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Mix Prints

Photo: Marc Royce

Large windows allow beach light to twinkle on custom bedding and an elaborate headboard. Keep the rest of the room open and fresh.

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Modern Mediterranean

Photo: Marc Royce

Create a light, livable version of traditionally dark and ornate Mediterranean rooms by sharing space with both chandeliers, Cuban tiles, and stainless steel appliances.

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Color Consistency

Photo: Marc Royce

Create a smooth transition from room to room by keeping a color consistent, like these blue seat cushions. Window seat built-ins help display more personal belongings.

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18 Traditional Seaside Rooms

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Naturally Yours

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Comfort Space

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Classic White

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Beachy Dreams

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Nantucket Natural

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True Blue

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Light Bright

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Color Cues

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Well Dressed

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Traditional Twist

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Light & Lovely

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Seaside Original

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Soothing Hues

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Open Invitation

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Gathering Spot

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Mix Prints

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Modern Mediterranean

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Color Consistency

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