15 Coastal Guest Bedroom Ideas You’ll Want to Copy Immediately -

Ready to give your guests a dreamy seaside escape—even if you’re miles from the shore? These coastal guest bedroom ideas deliver that breezy, beach-house feeling with layered textures, sun-washed palettes, and thoughtful details that feel like a mini vacation.

We’re talking complete looks—paint colors, furniture, textiles, and decor—so you can visualize each room like you’re stepping into it. Let’s dive into 15 distinct styles that make guests want to extend their stay.

1. Sun-Washed Neutrals With Seagrass Calm

Wide room shot of a serene coastal guest bedroom in creamy whites and pale sand, sunlit almond white walls, a linen-upholstered bed centered with seagrass-wrapped nightstands and ceramic lamps with oatmeal linen shades, a folded cable-knit throw at the foot, large jute rug underfoot, rattan mirror above a driftwood tray on one nightstand, woven storage baskets beneath, minimalist shell line drawings in thin natural wood frames, a small vase of sea grass or eucalyptus on the dresser; soft morning natural light, airy and calm.

Think of this as the quiet side of the coast: creamy whites, pale sand, and textures that feel like a morning walk on the beach. Paint walls a soft almond white and let natural light do the heavy lifting.

A linen-upholstered bed anchors the room, flanked by seagrass-wrapped nightstands and ceramic lamps with oatmeal linen shades. Fold a cable-knit throw at the foot and add a jute rug for warmth underfoot.

Key details: Rattan mirror, woven storage baskets, driftwood tray.
Accent art: Minimalist line drawings of shells in thin natural wood frames.
Finishing touch: A small vase of sea grass or eucalyptus on the dresser.

2. Blue-And-White Nautical With Polished Brass

Medium, straight-on view of a crisp blue-and-white nautical bedroom with bright white shiplap walls, a sleek navy upholstered headboard with nailhead trim, navy-and-white striped bedding layered with navy ticking stripe sheets, white quilt, and a cable-knit throw; mismatched sides: a lacquered navy nightstand on one side and a white campaign chest on the other; polished brass sconces flanking the bed, a flatweave rug with a subtle navy border, decor including framed vintage nautical charts, a brass porthole mirror, and a rope knot doorstop; bright, clean lighting.

This one leans crisp and classic. Start with navy-and-white striped bedding and balance it with white shiplap walls or bright white paint.

Choose a sleek navy upholstered headboard with nailhead trim, add polished brass sconces, and place a lacquered navy nightstand on one side and a white campaign chest on the other for collected charm.

Textiles: Navy ticking stripe sheets, white quilt, cable-knit throw.
Rug: Flatweave with subtle navy border.
Decor: Framed vintage nautical charts, brass porthole mirror, rope knot doorstop.

3. Soft Sage Coastal Cottage

Medium corner view of a soft sage coastal cottage bedroom with muted sage green walls, a white-painted spindle bed dressed in lightweight white quilt, sage gingham euro shams, and layered white/wood/wicker textures; a cane-front dresser nearby, optional handwoven cane headboard detail, wicker pendant overhead and a glazed ceramic bedside lamp, botanical shell prints in light oak frames, and a cozy ivory slipcovered accent chair forming a reading nook; diffused daylight for a fresh, airy mood.

For a soothing cottage vibe, paint walls a muted sage green and layer in white, wood, and wicker. The palette feels fresh, airy, and timeless.

A white-painted spindle bed pairs beautifully with a cane-front dresser. Add sage gingham euro shams, a lightweight quilt, and a handwoven cane headboard if you prefer a different bed frame.

Lighting: Wicker pendant or glazed ceramic bedside lamps.
Art: Botanical shell prints in light oak frames.
Accent chair: Slipcovered in ivory for a cozy reading nook.

4. Driftwood Minimalism With Stone Accents

Detail closeup of driftwood minimalism: warm white wall backdrop, the corner of a driftwood platform bed with flax linen duvet and white percale sheets, a mist-gray throw draped casually; light wood, clean-line nightstand with a stoneware lamp, a concrete-look planter beside it, and a pebbled wool rug underhand; tonal neutral palette with oversized black-and-white coastal photography blurred in the background; soft, serene natural light.

Think elemental and serene. Keep walls warm white and introduce a driftwood bed with a simple platform silhouette.

Layer in stoneware lamps, a concrete-look planter, and a pebbled wool rug that echoes the shoreline. Bedding stays tonal: flax linen duvet, white percale sheets, and a mist-gray throw.

Nightstands: Light wood with clean lines.
Art: Oversized black-and-white coastal photography.
Texture: A single chunky knit pillow for quiet depth.

5. Tropical Breeze With Rattan and Banana Leaf

Wide shot of a tropical breeze bedroom with pale aqua walls, a rattan/bamboo bed frame, crisp white bedding accented by banana leaf-print pillows and a sage green quilt; a woven trunk at the foot of the bed, layered rugs with a large sisal base and a smaller patterned dhurrie on top; capiz shell pendants casting a shimmery glow; pops of coral or papaya in a pillow or art, and vintage tropical botanical prints in bamboo frames; bright, vacation-mode ambiance.

Welcome to vacation mode. Start with pale aqua walls and a rattan or bamboo bed frame for island charm.

Mix banana leaf-print pillows with crisp white bedding and a sage green quilt. Place a woven trunk at the foot of the bed and hang capiz shell pendants for a soft, shimmery glow.

Accent color: Coral or papaya in a throw pillow or art.
Art: Vintage tropical botanicals in bamboo frames.
Flooring: Layer a sisal rug with a smaller patterned dhurrie.

6. Coastal Grandmillennial Charm

Medium, straight-on view of coastal grandmillennial charm: a white upholstered headboard against a pale blue floral wallpaper accent wall, skirted nightstands in a petite stripe topped with matching pleated lampshades and a blue-and-white ginger jar lamp; bed layered with monogrammed shams with scalloped edges, mixed chintz, ticking, and subtle seersucker textiles; gallery wall of vintage shell studies and a soft, hand-knotted-look rug in blues and creams; elegant, gentle lighting.

Old-school elegance gets a seaside spin. Choose pale blue floral wallpaper on an accent wall behind a white upholstered headboard.

Style matching pleated lampshades, skirted nightstands in a petite stripe, and a blue-and-white ginger jar turned lamp. Layer monogrammed shams with a scalloped edge.

Textiles: Chintz, ticking, and subtle seersucker mixed thoughtfully.
Art: Gallery wall of vintage shell studies.
Rug: Hand-knotted look in soft blues and creams.

7. Surf Shack Chic With Weathered Color

Corner medium shot of surf shack chic with weathered color: pale surf blue walls, a weathered wood surfboard or longboard-inspired art above the bed, washed denim bedding with a lightweight muslin quilt, braided jute rug across the floor; mismatched nightstands made from reclaimed wood stools or crates; rope-wrapped pendant light and a clamp task lamp; accent textiles like an indigo mudcloth throw and block-printed pillows; wire baskets for towels and beach reads; sun-faded, casual vibe.

Casual, sun-faded, and a little boho. Paint walls a pale surf blue and hang a weathered wood surfboard or longboard-inspired art above the bed.

Go for washed denim bedding, a lightweight muslin quilt, and a braided jute rug. Nightstands can be mismatched crates or reclaimed wood stools for laid-back personality.

Lighting: Rope-wrapped pendants or clamp task lamps.
Accent textiles: Indigo mudcloth throw or block-printed pillows.
Storage: Wire baskets for towels and beach reads.

8. Modern Coastal Black-And-White

Wide, graphic modern coastal black-and-white bedroom: crisp white walls, black metal canopy bed, black-trimmed linen curtains; white bedding with textured black pillows, a bold black-and-white striped rug; softened by a rattan bench at the foot and a woven pendant overhead; abstract wave prints in black frames, light oak nightstands with matte black pulls, and an olive tree or rubber plant in a basket planter; clean, balanced daylight.

For a sharper take on seaside style, keep it graphic. Use crisp white walls, a black metal canopy bed, and black-trimmed linen curtains.

Layer a black-and-white striped rug, white bedding, and textured black pillows. Soften with a rattan bench and a woven pendant to keep it coastal, not industrial.

Art: Abstract wave prints in black frames.
Nightstands: Light oak with matte black pulls.
Greenery: Olive tree or rubber plant in a basket planter.

9. Sea Glass Serenity in Pastel Layers

Detail closeup of sea glass serenity: whisper-mint/pale seafoam wall as background, edge of a light wood bed with soft-curved headboard; white matelassé coverlet, pale aqua throw, and sea-glass-colored velvet pillows arranged neatly; sea-glass base lamp with a white linen shade on a nightstand, a soft low-pile pastel ombré rug peeking below, and a bowl of real sea glass with a mother-of-pearl tray; gentle, glowing natural light.

This room feels like walking through a beach glass collection. Walls go whisper-mint or pale seafoam, and textiles float between aqua, mist, and blush.

Choose a light wood bed with a soft-curved headboard. Dress it with a white matelassé coverlet, pale aqua throw, and sea-glass-colored velvet pillows.

Lighting: Sea-glass base lamps with white linen shades.
Rug: Soft, low-pile pastel ombré.
Decor: A bowl of real sea glass and a mother-of-pearl tray.

10. Mediterranean Coastal With Terracotta Warmth

Medium shot of a Mediterranean coastal bedroom with warm white walls and terracotta warmth: natural wood bed with carved details, crisp white bedding topped by a terracotta throw; nightstands with woven fronts, plaster-look lamps, and blue-and-white tile-inspired pillows adding pattern; flooring layered with a natural jute rug and a terracotta kilim; art featuring coastal arches and olive grove prints; sun-drenched, breezy ambiance.

Channel breezy island life with warm white walls and terracotta accents. Think Santorini meets SoCal.

Use a natural wood bed with carved details, crisp white bedding, and a terracotta throw. Nightstands with woven fronts keep texture high, while plaster-look lamps add earthy character.

Pattern: Blue-and-white tile-inspired pillows.
Rug: Natural jute layered with a terracotta kilim.
Art: Coastal arches and olive grove prints.

11. Cape Cod Stripes and Beadboard

Wide, classic Cape Cod guest room: white beadboard half walls with powder blue paint above, a simple oak or white bed frame dressed in blue-and-white striped bedding (thin or rugby-wide) layered with a white quilt; wicker trunk at the foot, schoolhouse flush mount overhead, ceramic bedside lamps, sailboat watercolors in white frames; Shaker peg hooks holding straw hats and beach bags; crisp daylight, guest-ready feel.

Fresh, classic, and guest-ready. Install white beadboard half walls with soft powder blue paint above.

Go all in on striped bedding (blue and white, thin or rugby-wide) with a white quilt on top. Add a simple oak or white bed frame and a wicker trunk for texture.

Lighting: Schoolhouse flush mount and ceramic bedside lamps.
Art: Sailboat watercolors in white frames.
Hooks: Shaker pegs for straw hats and beach bags.

12. Luxe Coastal Glam in Pearl and Champagne

Medium, luxe coastal glam vignette: pale greige walls behind a tufted velvet headboard in oyster or dove, pearl-toned bedding with a champagne throw, a silk-like rug underfoot; light lacquer nightstands with brushed brass hardware, capiz chandelier overhead or shell-inlay table lamps; art of soft abstract seascapes with subtle gold leaf accents; a mother-of-pearl inlay mirror over a slim console; refined, softly glowing light.

For guests who love a little sparkle, keep it refined. Walls in pale greige set a sophisticated base for a tufted velvet headboard in oyster or dove.

Layer pearl-toned bedding, a champagne throw, and a silk-like rug. Nightstands in light lacquer with brushed brass hardware elevate the look without going heavy.

Lighting: Capiz chandelier or shell-inlay table lamps.
Art: Soft abstract seascapes with gold leaf accents.
Detail: Mother-of-pearl inlay mirror over a slim console.

13. Artist’s Beach Studio With Collected Color

Detail closeup of an artist’s beach studio nightstand scene: warm white walls, rustic wood nightstand with ceramic pulls beside a painted iron bed layered with mixed textiles—block prints, linen, embroidered pillows; adjustable arm sconce in aged brass casting warm light over a picture ledge displaying small seascape studies, sketches, and found shells; a corner glimpse of an easel with a leaning canvas; collected, creative atmosphere.

Eclectic and creative, like a seaside artist’s retreat. Start with warm white walls and lay a vintage-inspired rug full of sea blues and coral.

Choose a painted iron bed and layer mixed textiles: block prints, linen, and embroidered pillows. Hang a picture ledge to display seascape studies, sketches, and found shells.

Furniture: Rustic wood nightstands with ceramic pulls.
Lighting: Adjustable arm sconces in aged brass.
Accent: Easel with framed art or a leaning canvas for charm.

14. Boardwalk Bungalow With Plaid and Rope

Medium, straight-on view of a boardwalk bungalow: soft sand walls, rope-wrapped headboard or rope-detail bench, coastal plaid bedding in blue, tan, and white with a crisp white coverlet; light oak dresser and woven nightstands; striped flatweave rug reminiscent of boardwalk slats; decor with lanterns and rope knots, a framed pier photograph; white linen grommet curtains moving with a gentle breeze; relaxed, preppy mood.

Casual-cool with a slightly preppy punch. Paint walls soft sand and add a rope-wrapped headboard or rope-detail bench.

Use coastal plaid bedding in blue, tan, and white with a crisp white coverlet. A light oak dresser and woven nightstands keep everything airy.

Rug: Striped flatweave reminiscent of boardwalk slats.
Decor: Lanterns, rope knots, and a framed pier photograph.
Curtains: White linen with grommets for easy breezes.

15. Monochrome Sand Dunes With Sculptural Forms

Wide minimalist scene of monochrome sand dunes style: beige walls, taupe bedding, cream accents forming a cohesive sand-toned palette; a sculptural upholstered bed with curved edges, rounded nightstands, and a plaster-look table lamp; textured wool rug with a barely-there wave pattern; oversized neutral-toned abstract dunes art with generous matting; ceramic vessels and a travertine tray on a nightstand, one smoky bronze frame as subtle contrast; warm, golden-hour lighting.

Minimal yet warm, inspired by dunes at golden hour. Keep a monochrome sand palette: beige walls, taupe bedding, cream accents.

Opt for a sculptural upholstered bed with curved edges, rounded nightstands, and a plaster-look table lamp. The rug is a textured wool in a barely-there wave pattern.

Art: Neutral-toned abstract dunes in oversized matting.
Accent: Ceramic vessels and a travertine tray.
Pop of contrast: One smoky bronze frame or knob set.

Whether you go breezy and minimal or pattern-happy and polished, each of these coastal guest bedroom ideas gives your visitors a space that feels considered, calm, and memorable. Pick your favorite vibe, layer in the textures, and let that ocean energy do the rest—no tide chart required.