If you live in a coastal area like I do, infusing your home with holiday decor with a seaside or nautical vibe is a must. Not sure how to do it? I’ve put together some coastal holiday decorating tips to help you achieve the perfect coastal Christmas aesthetic in your home this year.

By blending beach-inspired elements with traditional holiday accents, you can create a serene and inviting space that reflects the Florida lifestyle. At Salt & Shore Staging Designs, we specialize in coastal luxe designs, helping clients create stylish spaces that capture the essence of the Florida lifestyle.

Swap Traditional Colors for Coastal Hues

Color plays a huge role in achieving a coastal style in your home. While I know that reds and greens are traditional colors for the holidays, if you want more of a coastal style, swap those colors for soft blues, greens, and sandy tones.

This beachy color palette evokes the calm, peaceful feeling of the beach. It will also help your home look and feel more relaxed and beachy without losing any of the festive spirit.

I recommend using these coastal tones in your tree decorations, table settings, and countertops to create a cohesive (and beautiful) look throughout your home.

Bring the Beach to Your Holiday Wreath

Create a beautiful first impression with a coastal holiday wreath on your front door. A coastal wreath is a great way to add a festive touch to your entry that is anything but typical.

To give your wreath a coastal flair, add natural elements like rope, starfish, sandy-textured ribbons, and faux greenery. You can also use this wreath as a centerpiece on your dining table. Alternatively, hang it above your mantel for a coastal-chic statement piece.

DIY Seaside Ornaments

Adding a personal touch to your holiday home decor is a great way to make your space look and feel unique. Personalize your holiday decor by creating DIY ornaments from materials you find outdoors.

My favorite natural elements include shells, sand dollars, and sea glass. With these elements, you can easily create beautiful and unique ornaments that you can use anywhere in your home.

Display them on your tree, incorporate them into your table settings, or even use them as part of your mantel decor to easily give your home a beachy, coastal vibe. The natural, beachy elements help tie the coastal holiday decor theme together and make your home feel festive and fresh.

Cozy Coastal Textiles for a Holiday Vibe

Textiles and textures play a huge role in creating that sought-after coastal style. Layering textures in your space will also help it feel cozier and more welcoming.

The best way to do this is by incorporating throws and pillows in shades of ocean blue, soft greens, warm whites, and sandy hues. Doing so will help you create a cozy holiday vibe that makes your home feel inviting and reflects that beautiful coastal style. You’ll love how comfy and stylish each space is—perfect for entertaining or snuggling on the sofa to watch a holiday movie marathon.

Extend the Coastal Holiday Vibe Outdoors

Remember to bring the holiday spirit to your outdoor living spaces! In Florida, outdoor living spaces are used all year round, so we need holiday decor touches both inside and outside.

Use lanterns, fairy lights, and beach-inspired decor like driftwood accents or outdoor cushions in coastal colors. Whether you’re decorating a lanai or poolside area, creating an inviting outdoor space with coastal holiday decor is the perfect way to embrace the Florida lifestyle.

Let Salt & Shore Create that Coastal Luxe Style

Want help creating a coastal-inspired style in your home this holiday season? We can help! Our color consultation services are perfect for helping you pick the right paint colors to reflect the beach-inspired Florida lifestyle.

Selling your Florida home? Our team specializes in creating coastal luxe spaces with beautiful, on-trend furnishings that make spaces memorable. See our recent projects and learn more about our staging services to get started.