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Beach House

The Beach House color palette brings the lightness of summer and the relaxed feel of a beach house into your home. Soft sand tones, bright white, and cool shades of blue are reminiscent of sun, sea, and salty air. Combine these colors with natural materials and you create an atmosphere full of peace and freshness – as if you were by the sea every day.

Four coasts. Four looks.

WHICH BEACH HOUSE WOULD YOU LIKE?

Not all beach houses are created equal. On the American East Coast, classic navy meets elegant white, while on the North Sea, sandy tones and weathered wood set the tone. In Cornwall, things are charming and uncomplicated, and in the Mediterranean, colors are allowed to shine more vibrantly.

Let yourself be inspired by four coastal regions and find the beach house look that feels like a vacation to you.

  • THE HAMPTONS

    Elegant, bright, and a bit classic: the Hamptons style combines warm whites and soft neutrals with navy, denim, and muted blues. Natural wood, linen, and subtle stripes add a casual touch to an otherwise polished look. Perfect for anyone who loves the beach house aesthetic, but in a slightly more elegant way.

  • Sylt

    Reserved and wonderfully natural. Shell white, sand, greige, and pale mist blue are reminiscent of dunes, the beach, and weathered driftwood. Linen, rattan, and light woods accentuate the tranquil color palette. This creates a beach house look that feels relaxed and Nordic, without becoming classically maritime.

  • CORNWALL

    A little bit cottage, a little bit coast, and a whole lot of charm. Chalk white, soft sage green, and weathered blue meet natural wood and furniture with a visible patina. The Cornwall look can be uncomplicated and slightly imperfect – ideal for old furniture that gets a new lease on life with a coat of paint.

  • MEDITERRANEAN COAST

    Sun meets sea: Warm white and sand form the base, while aquamarine, turquoise, and vibrant Mediterranean blue provide freshness. Terracotta and warm natural wood bring in the sunshine. The look can be more vibrant than its northern counterparts – light, summery, and full of holiday spirit.

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Color & Decor in the Beach House look
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Nerida white capiz garland with driftwood

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Rustic White Ceiling Hook

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Shabby Chic Grey Wooden Tray

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Nerida grey capiz garland with driftwood

CHF 14.90

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Rustic Black Ceiling Hook

CHF 8.90

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Fabric Seahorse Pendant Nautical

from CHF 6.90
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Wooden sign beach houses «At the Beach»

CHF 9.90

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Taper Candle Set Grey

CHF 8.90

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Ceiling Hook Sweet White

CHF 5.90

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Shells, conchylia

from CHF 4.90
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Pulley block

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Pale glass balloon vase

CHF 59.90

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Reed leaf decoration

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Taper Candle Set Azure Blue

CHF 8.90

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Wooden box with 4 compartments

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SOFT COLORS, WASHED-OUT LOOK

Soft color gradients, translucent layers, and a hint of watercolor: with the wash technique, chalk paint is heavily diluted with water and applied loosely. The individual shades are allowed to flow into one another, with the surface intentionally showing through. This creates a light, washed-out look that is perfect for a relaxed beach house style.

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HOW TO ACHIEVE THE BEACH HOUSE STYLE

For the feeling of a seaside home, you need neither an ocean view nor palm trees outside your window. Light colors, natural materials, and a few deliberately imperfect surfaces are often enough. The key is lightness: a beach house can look furnished – but never too perfect.

FURNITURE WEATHERED BY SUN & SALT

White-painted furniture with slightly visible wood grain or gentle signs of wear fits the beach house style perfectly. You can easily create this sun-bleached look yourself using chalk paint and some sandpaper. It looks particularly natural when the patina is only visible where a piece of furniture would actually age – on edges, handles, and corners.

BLUE – BUT PLEASE NOT JUST NAVY

From pale sky blue to muted grey-blue and bold navy: blue instantly brings a coastal feel into the home. It looks especially beautiful combined with warm white, sand, and natural wood. Our tip: Combine different shades of blue – it looks more natural than a perfectly coordinated blue-and-white scheme.

NATURAL MATERIALS BRING WARMTH

Rattan, seagrass, light or weathered wood, linen and ceramic form a warm counterpoint to the fresh coastal colors. A woven basket, a wooden bowl or a coarse linen cushion are often enough to make a bright room feel less cool and significantly more cozy.

STRIPES – A CLASSIC REIMAGINED

Stripes are part of the coastal style, but they don't always have to be classic navy and white. Wide stripes in greige, sage, light blue, or sand look calmer and more modern. You can also apply the pattern to furniture, trays, or smaller wall areas using painter's tape – simple, but surprisingly effective.

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LIGHT FABRICS INSTEAD OF HEAVY MATERIALS

Linen, cotton, and loosely woven fabrics support the bright, relaxed atmosphere of the beach house look. Curtains should allow light to pass through, cushions can be combined in an uncomplicated way, and rugs should appear natural rather than perfect. White, sand, beige, and washed-out shades of blue or green are particularly beautiful.

COASTAL DECOR WITHOUT THE KITSCH

You don't need a collection of anchors, steering wheels, and seashells to get that beach house feeling. Glass, ceramics, baskets, vases, wooden objects, and select found items create a much more subtle connection to the coast. It is better to choose a few pieces that evoke the sea through their material, color, or shape—that way, the look remains timeless.

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WHAT DEFINES THE BEACH HOUSE STYLE?

Bright rooms, natural materials, and colors reminiscent of sand, sea, and sky: the beach house style brings the relaxed atmosphere of a seaside home into your own space – entirely without maritime clichés.

Typical of the beach house look are:

  • Bright, natural colors such as white, cream, sand, and soft shades of blue and green
  • Natural materials such as wood, rattan, linen, cotton, and ceramics
  • Light, uncomplicated textiles that make rooms feel airy and livable
  • Weathered surfaces & patina reminiscent of sun-bleached wood and treasures found by the sea

The beauty of the coastal style: it feels fresh and light without being cold. Warm natural tones, wood, and various textures ensure that blue and white transform into a cozy, timeless interior style.

BEACH HOUSE STYLE FOR YOUR HOME

The beach house style brings the relaxed atmosphere of a seaside home into your own four walls. Light colors, natural materials, and uncomplicated furniture create a look that feels fresh and summery, yet works all year round. Typical for the modern coastal style are warm white, sand, and beige, combined with soft shades of blue, green, and turquoise. Wood, rattan, linen, and ceramic provide warmth and make the interior feel cozy.

A beach house interior does not have to look classically maritime at all. Instead of anchors and seashells, colors, textures, and carefully selected home accessories create the feeling of the coast and the sea. Sometimes elegant like in the Hamptons, natural and minimalist like on Sylt, or more colorful and sunny like in the Mediterranean – the coastal style can be interpreted in many different ways.

The beach house look can be implemented particularly beautifully with DIY and paint. Old furniture gets a new character with chalk paint in white, light blue, sage green, or greige. Wash techniques, a soft patina, or painted stripes provide the slightly washed-out, sun-bleached look that suits this interior style so well.

Whether you want to add just a few accents or design an entire room in the beach house style: the key is a bright, relaxed base and a mix that doesn't look too perfect. This creates a home with lightness, naturalness, and a little touch of a vacation feeling.