Over the years, I’ve embraced nearly every interior design style, but I always return to some version of coastal decor. I simply can’t resist the fresh, breezy quality of coastal design — especially when blended with the elevated approach of quiet luxury — for a perfect marriage of styles I like to call “coastaluxe.” More than just an aesthetic, coastaluxe interiors evoke a feeling I want to create in our home — elevated, comfortable, calm, and collected.
If you feel the same way, in today’s post I’m taking a look at this new version of coastal style, including beautiful interiors that exude the coastaluxe look and ideas on how to decorate your kitchen, living room, and home with this elevated approach to coastal decor.
Imagine a home that feels like a refined beachfront retreat, where the clean lines of modern coastal design meet the understated sophistication of quiet luxury.
If you’re drawn to the elegance of quiet luxury but can’t resist the breezy charm of coastal decor, then coastaluxe just might be the style you’ve been waiting for.
The Cabinet Gallery Utah – Cambridge Home Co.
Coastaluxe Interior Design: Modern Coastal Meets Quiet Luxury
What is Coastaluxe Style?
Coastaluxe is a word I came up with to describe the blending of relaxed coastal style with a touch of refined, modern elegance.
Think light and airy spaces filled with soft, neutral tones, natural textures, and subtle touches of luxury.
Coastaluxe spaces feel both timeless and on-trend, blending organic elements like linen, rattan, and reclaimed wood with luxurious touches like marble accents, sleek hardware, and carefully curated decor.
At its core, coastaluxe interior design is a quieter, more refined version of the coastal aesthetic.
Although this look is something I’m still figuring out in my own home, if you want to add a touch of coastaluxe style to your kitchen, bedrooms, dining room, or living room, I’d recommend leaning toward classic, timeless pieces.
Here are a few additional tips for bringing the coastaluxe look to your home:
- Stick with a soothing neutral color palette
- Incorporate jute, wool, or sisal rugs
- Choose soft cotton or fine linen upholstery, slipcovers, and bedding
- Opt for curtains and window coverings in cotton or linen
- Incorporate plenty of candlelight and warm ambient lighting
- Display favorite books on shelves, side tables, console tables, and coffee tables
- Use linen tablecloths and napkins for dining
Coastaluxe Interiors
To me, the following interiors capture the timeless charm and aesthetic appeal of the coastaluxe decorating style.
Coastaluxe Kitchen Ideas
A coastaluxe kitchen combines the classic, timeless beauty of coastal design with a luxurious edge.
Marshall Erb Design – pendants
To create a coastaluxe look in the kitchen, I like to display items used for cooking, such as wood cutting boards and marble pastry boards, a salt and pepper cellar, a marble mortar and pestle, infused olive oils, and wood utensils and rolling pins gathered in a stone vessel.
Choose streamlined hardware in matte finishes – aged brass is especially beautiful in a coastaluxe kitchen. See my post, A Simple Guide to Mixing Metals in the Kitchen, for more tips on choosing metal finishes for your kitchen.
The Cabinet Gallery Utah – Cambridge Home Co.
Opt for cabinetry in soft whites, light wood, or muted blues, complemented by natural stone countertops, marble or zellige tile backsplashes, and glass cabinet inserts for that custom, high-end feel. See my post, Blue Kitchen Cabinet Ideas and Trends for 2025, for blue kitchen cabinet inspiration.
Embrace materials like wood, stone, and glass to keep the look timeless yet distinctly coastal.
Brandon Architects – Patterson Custom Homes
Statement lighting, such as oversized pendants, can also elevate your kitchen and bring in an element of quiet elegance. See my post, Kitchen Lighting Ideas and Design Trends for 2025, for more ideas.
Salt Design Co. – pendants – counter stools – similar counter stools
Brandon Architects – Patterson Custom Homes – similar pendant
For a truly coastaluxe look in the kitchen, add elevated touches like a built-in window seat, high-end coffee machine, or artisanal pottery bowls on display.
Brandon Architects – Patterson Custom Homes
Styling tip: Topiaries, fresh herbs, and plants make a beautiful addition to a coastaluxe kitchen.
Coastaluxe Living Room Ideas
In a coastaluxe living room, comfort meets elegance, encouraging you to stay a while.
Opt for deep, plush sofas in shades of white, cream, or soft sand, and layer them with linen or velvet pillows and cozy throws.
Modern lines and deep cushions feel luxurious and invite comfort, relaxation, and conversation.
Large-scale modern artwork inspired by the ocean or nature can anchor the living room, providing a focal point.
While understated decor like woven or marble trays, natural wood accents, and handcrafted pottery lend subtle elegance.
Styling Tip: Look for minimalist coffee tables in wood or marble and add a few carefully chosen decorative pieces, such as fresh flowers, a handwoven basket, or a stack of coastal photography books, to create a luxe look that feels effortless.
Coastaluxe Bedroom Ideas
A coastaluxe bedroom should feel like a hotel at home — a serene retreat. Think a well-dressed bed, a stack of plush towels, fine linens, and elegant accents.
I suggest starting with a neutral palette of whites, grays, or soft blues to evoke the peacefulness of the sea.
Keep accessories and patterns pared down but meaningful.
Incorporate a bedside table as a resting place for a favorite book, reading lamp, and perhaps a bud vase.
A bed dressed in luxurious, high-thread-count linens and plush, oversized pillows becomes the room’s focal point.
Add an upholstered headboard with clean lines for a refined touch, and bring in coastal elements like wood nightstands or woven accents to keep the look grounded.
Intimate Living Interiors – chandelier
Styling Tips: Select minimal but luxurious lighting — perhaps wall sconces with soft gold or brass finishes or a chandelier with a unique, organic shape.
from my post on Restoration Hardware Style
Coastaluxe Bathroom Ideas
In the bathroom, the coastaluxe look thrives on simplicity and sophistication.
Choose blue, white, or natural wood cabinetry to bring in a subtle coastal vibe, then elevate it with brass or polished nickel fixtures. See my post, A Simple Guide to Mixing Metals in the Bathroom, for tips on choosing metal finishes.
Marble or quartz countertops keep things feeling upscale.
Open shelving with neatly rolled towels and organic soap bottles gives your bathroom a spa-like feel.
Jenny Keenan Design – Julia Lynn Photography
Built-in linen cabinets and/or hampers can also add a touch of elegant functionality to your bathroom.
Styling Tip: For a quiet luxury touch, consider statement mirrors or carefully-curated bathroom decor, such as a tray of scented candles, elegant marble or woven canisters, beautiful soaps, and a natural sea sponge.
AKB Design Studio – similar mirror – similar mirror
For more bathroom mirror ideas, see my post, Unique Bathroom Vanity Mirrors and Wall Mirror Ideas for 2025.
How to Bring the Coastaluxe Look to Your Home
While coastaluxe home decor might be interpreted in many different ways, from Hamptons to beach house, island, Nancy Meyers, boho, and California casual styles — there’s a common theme running throughout.
They’re approachable, comfortable, light, and filled with interesting textures and layers.
1. Focus on neutral tones
When choosing a color palette, incorporating the colors of the sand and sea, such as white and off-white, sandy beige, subtle shades of blue, and other neutral tones, creates a cohesive and elevated coastaluxe aesthetic.
In coastaluxe interiors, you’ll see plenty of upholstered and slipcovered furniture in soft whites, warm beiges, and touches of gray, which form the perfect backdrop for coastaluxe spaces.
Pure Salt Interiors – chandelier
2. Embrace texture
Linen, wood, stone, and rattan are essential for adding warmth and depth to a coastaluxe room.
Brooke Wagner Design – Brandon Architects – Patterson Custom Homes
Natural and organic elements add texture to a space and speak to a more thoughtful and intentional way of living and decorating.
3. Choose minimalist decor
Less is more in a coastaluxe space, so I suggest choosing meaningful, high-quality decor pieces for a sophisticated, timeless feeling.
Paloma Contreras – similar console – similar garden stools
4. Invest in luxe details
From plush linens to statement lighting and artwork, select items that exude quality without being flashy.
Salt Design Co. – chandelier – similar artwork – similar artwork – similar artwork
With a touch of Coastaluxe style, your home will feel like an oasis of calm and elegance — a sanctuary where modern coastal charm meets the peaceful luxury of understated opulence.
Living Gardens Landscape Design – Styled by Pure Salt Interiors
For more on bringing a luxurious look to your spaces, see my post, Quiet Luxury Decor Ideas for Your Home.
I hope this introduction to coastaluxe interiors will inspire you to create your own beautiful interpretation of the elegance of quiet luxury blended with the laidback approach of coastal style.
To learn more about variations on the coastaluxe aesthetic, you might be interested in these posts on Jane at Home:
- Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home
- Quiet Luxury Decor Ideas for Your Home
- What is Coastal Grandmother Style? (and why I love it!)
- My Favorite Nancy Meyers Interiors (and how to bring a touch of her style to your home)
- Chic California Casual Style Decorating Ideas
- Modern Beach House Decorating Ideas
Coastaluxe style on a budget
Although coastaluxe interiors embrace quality materials and finishes, adopting this design aesthetic doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.
Start by using pieces you already own and go from there, incorporating a mix of high and low pieces, shopping thrift and antique shops, and curating your spaces over time.
Here are a few coastaluxe finds for the home:
coastaluxe home decor finds
Where to find coastaluxe decor and furniture:
Serena & Lily
Dear Keaton
Alice Lane
Kathy Kuo
Arhaus
Pottery Barn
Jenni Kayne
Wayfair
McGee & Co.
Restoration Hardware
Estate sales
Flea markets
Garage sales
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I hope you found this post informative and helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions about coastaluxe interior design, quiet luxury, or decorating with contemporary coastal style in your home. Have a wonderful day! xo Jane
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