With beachy color palettes and tropical prints, these spaces will make you feel like you’re on vacation.

Airy white furniture and throw pillows in shell pinks and ocean blues nod to the beachy surrounds.

They anticipated the childrens' wet bathing suits and sandy feet with washable linen slipcovers and performance-treated armchairs.

Cozy den with patterned sofa and ocean view

Credit: Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins

Welcome a Crowd

Homeowners Haile and Ben McCollum had a sneaking suspicion their revivedSt.

Incorporate Nature-Inspired Elements

Materials that connect to the location are key to character building.

Whitewashed horizontal shiplap planking evokes the feel of old Gulf-front beach houses.

Folly Beach South Carolina cottage living room

Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kate Malpeli

Keep Things Shipshape

Coastal and nautical touches abound in this family room beginning with the seashell-print pillows.

Coastal artwork over the fireplace flanks shelving that is filled to the brim with shell frames and boxes.

Books on South Carolinas coastal area lie stacked on the coffee table and topped with shells.

Idea House living room

Credit: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE

Vases of palm fronds simply picked up from outside complete the tropical decor.

Walls covered with horizontal reclaimed cypress boards lend a subtle texture and aroma.

Where thewalls are neutral, eye-catching cushions, throws, and painted furniture keep things upbeat.

Bohlert Massey Inlet Beach living room

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn, Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Play Up Paneling

Give a brand-new beach house lived-in personality with walls covered in horizontal shiplap planking.

Mix in Woven Elements

This beach house’s living room mixes different furnishings for a relaxed feel.

A wicker armchair and caramel colors have a “yo touch, no fuss feel.”

Living room

Credit:ALISON GOOTEE; Styling by Dakota Willimon

Dont forget the beach towels and refreshing beverages!

The wicker furniture and red, white, and blue fabrics evoke the easy beach feel perfectly.

Pass Christian Living Room

Credit:Dane Tashima, STYLING: Buffy Hargett Miller

Coastal family room with neutral seating

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason

Wooden cottage interior living room with cozy decor

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Jenny Keenan Sunroom Designed for Her Parents in Mount Pleasant, SC

Credit: Marili Forastieri; Styling: Barbara Schmidt

Modern coastal family room with white walls and bold accent colors

Credit: Julia Lynn; Styling: Dakota Willimon

The Living Room

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Heather Chadduck Hillegas designed Living Room in WaterColor, FL House

Credit: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Page Mullins

Emily Painter Palm Beach Rental Living Room With Large Fabric Ottom

Credit: Peter Murdock; Styling: Liz Strong

2019 Idea House Living Room and Front Entry

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Maison Studio WaterColor, FL Living Room with Neutral Tones and High Ceilings

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Wood-clad Living Room with White and Blue Furniture

Credit: Dane Tashima; Styling: Page Mullins

St. Teresa, FL Beach House Blue and White Living Room with Daybeds

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Frances Bailey

600 Square Foot Cottage Living Room and Dining/Sleeping Nook

Coastal Lowcountry Living Room

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Choose a Sunny Palette

Give Your Living Room a Sense of Place

Accessorize With Local Pieces

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

2009 Southern Living Texas Idea House Living Room

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto / Styling: Matthew Gleason

Casual Living Room

Credit: Photo: Jean Allsopp

Nautical Coastal Home Decor: A Touch of Blue

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Beach Home Decorating: Bring the Outdoors In

Nantucket-Inspired Living Room

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn