Modern coastal or beach house style is the perfect way to add an interesting and contemporary look to the dining room. And in today’s post, I’m sharing some simple tips on how to add a touch of coastal or beach house style to your dining room — or any dining area in your home, with images of beautiful coastal dining rooms, modern coastal decorating ideas, and more.
I’ve spent the past few years gathering the latest inspiration, tips, and ideas on modern coastal decor, dining rooms, breakfast nooks, kitchen eating areas, and more — and today I’m sharing everything I learned about adding contemporary coastal style to a dining space.
Whether you’re designing a brand new dining area, remodeling your home, or making choices regarding decorating and updating your current space, I hope you’ll find this post helpful and informative!
First, what does a coastal dining room look like?
A coastal style dining space is inherently light, open, and airy. Inspired by the colors of nature, modern coastal dining rooms might include natural fiber rugs, woven light fixtures, a light wood dining table and/or console, and a color scheme inspired by the sea and sky.
Although there are many different approaches to coastal style, my favorite is modern coastal design, which is light, minimal, and fresh, incorporating a mix of relaxed beach house and elevated Hamptons style.
Modern coastal style is a versatile, timeless aesthetic that continues to evolve and grow in popularity with each passing year, making it one of the most popular interior design styles for 2025.
In gathering coastal dining room inspiration, you might want to take a look at sites like Serena and Lily, Dear Keaton, or Pottery Barn, all of which beautifully convey what modern coastal style will look like in 2025 and beyond.
See my post Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home for more tips and ideas for decorating your home with contemporary coastal style.
2025 Coastal Dining Room Trends
2025 coastal dining room trends are all about natural materials, including wood furniture and woven lighting, so I also recommend adding in a few natural elements, as well as interesting textures via rugs, decor, wall art, window coverings, and light fixtures.
Some of the most popular dining room trends for 2025 include the popularity of warm woods, neutral color palettes, luxurious details, statement lighting, and curved silhouettes.
Several themes are appearing for dining room decor and design in 2025, including organic modern spaces and quiet luxury style spaces, both of which work beautifully with modern coastal style.
You can learn more about dining room trends for 2025 in my post, Modern Dining Room Ideas and Trends for 2025.
See this year’s most popular design trends in my post, Interior Design Trends for 2025: Beautiful Home Decor Ideas to Try Now.
Essential Elements of a Coastal Dining Room
Whether you prefer a relaxed beach house aesthetic, California casual, or timeless East Coast style, here are a few elements you’ll typically find in a coastal dining space:
1. Coastal style lighting
Pendant lights and sconces are two easy ways to create a focal point and add coastal style to the dining room.
Most coastal dining room designs incorporate some type of pendant lighting or chandelier over the dining table.
Fabric or woven shades as well as beaded chandeliers and metal finishes — often in brass or a mix of glass and brass — are popular as we head into 2025.
See my post, Pendant Lighting Ideas You Will Love, for more modern coastal lighting ideas.
2. Natural materials
Natural materials are a key element in modern coastal dining areas.
The Life Styled Co. – woven chandelier
Things like wood floors and ceiling beams, woven pendant lights, and natural fiber rugs create a warm and inviting atmosphere in a coastal or beach house style dining nook.
3. A coastal color palette
When it comes to choosing a color palette for a modern coastal dining room, incorporating the colors of the sea, sand, and sky (such as white and off-white, all shades of blue, muted green, coral, beige, and other neutral tones) helps create a cohesive and beautiful look in a space.
4. Wood furniture
Natural wood furniture is a popular choice for modern coastal dining spaces for 2025, especially when paired with white walls, which naturally create a light and airy atmosphere.
Pure Salt Interiors – chandelier
5. Coastal inspired artwork
Whether you’re designing a coastal, beach house, or Hamptons style dining room, the wall art and mirrors you select should complement the overall look of the space.
6. Coastal dining room decor
Adding beach-inspired decor to your dining room will create a fresh look in your space.
However, since modern beach house style is generally carefree and relaxed, it’s easy to go overboard (believe me, I’ve gone there!).
Pure Salt Interiors – similar dining chair
For an elevated coastal look, avoid overdoing things like signs, rope accents, anchors, nautical themes, and sea creature motifs.
See my posts, What is Coastal Grandmother Style? and Modern Beach House Decorating Ideas for beach house inspired decorating ideas for your dining room and home.
7. An open, airy feeling
Creating open spaces with abundant natural light is an important element in modern coastal interior design.
If you’re planning a home remodel or renovation, you might consider removing unnecessary walls to create a more open and airy feeling in your dining area.
The Life Styled Co. – similar chandelier
High ceilings also create an open and airy atmosphere in a modern coastal dining room.
In addition, architectural details such as wall molding, shiplap, and coffered ceilings brings interest, depth, and character to a coastal themed dining room.
Modern Coastal Dining Room Ideas and Inspiration
Whether your dream dining space is clean and classic, California casual, organic coastal, traditional coastal, beach house, Hamptons-esque, or somewhere in between, I hope you find all sorts of inspiration in the beautiful coastal dining room ideas below.
This chic dining room features cane dining chairs, a white-washed dining table, coastal artwork, and a modern linear light fixture. From Pure Salt Interiors.
This beautiful dining room features slipcovered dining chairs, a paneled ceiling treatment, and a pair of woven tiered pendants, all of which combine to create a fresh, modern coastal aesthetic. From AKB Design Studio.
This beautiful dining area features a modern coastal dining table, beach-themed artwork, and an elegant beaded chandelier. From Pure Salt Interiors.
This chic dining room features curved dining chairs, a striped rug and a statement oversized pendant light. From Intimate Living Interiors.
Here’s another view of this beautiful space from Intimate Living Interiors:
I love the stylish mix of cement pendants and woven dining chairs in this modern dining room design from Pure Salt Interiors:
This beautiful dining area from Pure Salt Interiors features a timeless mix of natural textures and warm wood elements. Here’s where to find the woven pendant.
This beautiful modern coastal dining room, from Pure Salt Interiors, features a round wood dining table, wishbone dining chairs, and a statement woven pendant light.
Such a stylish and elegant kitchen dining area, featuring a statement chandelier. Design by Kate Marker Interiors.
Here’s a beautiful beach house style kitchen dining nook, with rattan dining chairs, a woven pendant light, and chic slipcovered dining bench. From Pure Salt Interiors.
I love the modern yet elegant feeling of this beautiful dining room from Salt Design Co.:
A black cone pendant light, modern artwork, and woven dining chairs create a striking touch in this modern kitchen dining area and breakfast nook. From Coco & Jack.
I love the calming feeling in this beautiful kitchen dining area, featuring a white dining table, wood and woven dining chairs and woven chandelier. From Salt Design Co.
This modern kitchen dining area features a light wood dining table, black pendant lights, and wishbone style dining chairs. From Anthology Creative Studio:
This is one of my favorite dining rooms! The mix of modern black cone pendant lights, with the wood table and dining chairs, against the white walls, is simply stunning. From Olivia Babarczy:
This beautiful contemporary coastal dining room design features a wood dining table, stylish striped rug, and statement chandelier. From Light and Dwell.
I love this light and airy modern coastal dining area, with its stylish dining chairs and chic chandelier over the dining table. From Pure Salt Interiors. 
A narrow wood dining table (to encourage conversation), comfy slipcovered dining chairs, rustic wood sideboard, and cascading pendant light come together to create the quintessential California coastal dining room. From Jill Egan Interiors.
I love the fresh take on modern coastal style in this beautiful open-concept living room and dining area from Pure Salt Interiors. Here’s a source for the woven dining chairs and expandable dining table.
Here’s a fabulous dining space and family gathering area featuring woven dining chairs and a modern pendant light. From Home and Design Magazine.
I love the mix of light wood, black, and white elements in this organic modern coastal dining room design from Mindy Gayer Design:
There’s so much to love about this gorgeous contemporary coastal dining room, with its statement chandelier and unique sideboard.
A round dining table and upholstered dining chairs encourage guests to linger after dinner. From designer Paige Stephens and Mike Stevens Homes, via Home Bunch:
I love the organic coastal feeling of this stunning dining space. The twin chandeliers over the dining table are such a fabulous addition. From Anthology Creative Design Studio.
This chic small dining room features a round wood dining table and stylish woven dining chairs. We have the same chairs in our dining room! From James May Homes:
This light and airy dining room from Salt Design Co. is a perfect example of modern beach house style.
I’m sure it’s clear by now that I love coastal style — especially coastal dining rooms!
In my opinion, adding a touch of modern coastal design to a dining room or breakfast nook is one of the easiest ways to create a stylish, timeless space.
Where to Shop for Modern Coastal Dining Room Furniture and Decor
Updating your dining room or kitchen eating area doesn’t have to break the bank.
Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for coastal style furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art, mirrors, curtains, and decor.
And here’s a selection of dining tables, dining chairs, lighting ideas, rugs, and artwork in different styles and finishes.
You can find more sources on my Favorite Dining Tables and Dining Chairs page.
Dining Tables & Consoles:
Dining Chairs:
Dining Room Lighting Ideas:
Dining Room Rugs:
Coastal Artwork for the Dining Room:
For more modern coastal dining room design ideas, beach house interior design, dining room decor trends, and modern coastal inspiration, here are a few favorite related posts from Jane at Home:
Modern Dining Room Ideas and Trends for 2025
Interior Design Trends for 2025: Beautiful Home Decor Ideas to Try Now
2024 Home Decor Trends and Design Styles You Will Love
How to Add a Touch of Nancy Meyers Style to Your Kitchen and Home
Chic California Casual Style Decorating Ideas for Your Home
Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home
Modern Coastal Style Living Room Ideas for 2025
Color of the Year 2024 + Top Home Color Trends
What is Coastal Grandmother Style? (and why I’m loving this trend)
I hope you found this post informative and helpful. Let me know if you have any questions about these modern coastal dining room decor ideas. Have a wonderful day! xo Jane
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