Hamptons Style Living Room Secrets for a Luxe Coastal Look

A coastal Hamptons style living room is all about combining laid-back beach vibes with upscale design. No matter where you live, a coastal-inspired living room will instantly transport you to the beach and make you feel like you’re living in a beach side home straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie.

With this type of aesthetic in a main living space, you’re able to incorporate peaceful seaside living (with a tasteful touch of luxury) into your home.

Natural elements, furniture with clean lines, and soft blues will instantly transform your space into one that feels serene.

This post is all about curating the perfectly effortless Hamptons style living room.

With resources like Pinterest and so many interior designers sharing inspiration on Instagram, elevating your living room and adding that coastal feel and relaxed atmosphere is easier than ever before.

Plus – don’t we all dream of the house from Something’s Gotta Give and perfect white picket fences? Hamptons-style homes are the dream, but getting the look in your own home (and even affordably) isn’t hard!

How to Create a Coastal Hamptons Living Room

Start with a Neutral Base

The coastal Hamptons style is routed in warm neutral colors and then bringing in color through art, furniture, and other decor in the room.

You can never go wrong with classic crisp white walls. Simply White by Benjamin Moore is the perfect crisp white that will still bring warmth into your space – it’s always a good choice.

For your coastal-inspired living room, bring in blue accents and coastal-style wall art to help reflect the coastal environment and the feeling of open skies and lush landscapes.

Having a neutral color palette that incorporates crisp whites will make it so much easier to incorporate in colors and ensure a perfect balance in your family room.

Let in Natural Light

The coastal Hamptons style puts a big emphasis on creating a space that feels light and airy. With large windows, french doors, and lots of natural light, you’re able to create that feeling of openness. To help showcase the beauty of the outdoors and create a serene space, opt for light, breezy curtains help diffuse the sunlight. 

Adding larger windows and high ceilings isn’t in the cards unless you’re building a new home. If your living room doesn’t have a lot of natural light, mirrors are a great way to bounce natural light in a space or using linen curtains for a more breezy feel.

Layer Textures for Depth

A coastal-inspired living room always includes different textures and materials. When layered together, they add depth to the space and make it feel more dynamic. 

To lean into the coastal aesthetic and truly bring the outdoors in, try incorporating organic textures such as woven rattan, seagrass, linens, and lightweight cotton. They all feel beachy in their own way but together, give your space a cozy lived-in feel.

When deciding which natural textures and elements to include in your space, take inventory of the foundation of your room. What material is your couch? Do you have hardwood flooring that needs to be warmed up with an area rug? What decor items do you already have and own?

From here, you’ll be able to determine which textures and materials to add in. And don’t forget about throw pillows and blankets! These are two items you can easily add into your living room that instantly add texture and depth.

Incorporate Colorful Patterns

With the foundation of coastal Hamptons style being so neutral, the best way to add personality to your living room is by incorporating colorful patterns. This will also allow you to capture the true essence of the coast.

The coastal home aesthetic easily blends with the grandmillennial aesthetic, so don’t be afraid to lean into classic patterns such as tight-knit florals and classic stripes.

Consider incorporating colorful patterns into your living room through:

• Throw pillows
• Area rugs
• Curtains
• Vases and other decor pieces
• Art work

When incorporating patterns into your living room, select a color palette and the natural materials you’ll be using to ensure each piece you add into your space feels intentional.

Add Beach-Inspired Pieces

The best way to create a coastal inspired living room? Add in beach-inspired pieces for an airy feel.

We aren’t talking bout cheeky wall art that have trite phrases or cheesy quotes, more so incorporating natural elements like coral book ends, decorative driftwood, and natural stone accents. Natural items with neutral colors are a good choice to achieve that coastal vibe in a classy way. 

Adding in decor that is reminiscent of the coast adds in the distinct elegance of a coastal Hamptons living room. Glass lanterns are great for candles but can also be filled with sand and used as a beachy tabletop display.

Decorative sea shells can be added on top of a stack of coffee table books or to a bookshelf. These can be purchased as a pack on Amazon or try hunting for your own the next time you’re at the beach!

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This seashell bowl is a great piece to incorporate into your space that also doubles as storage for smaller items you’ve collected over time like match books or small shells. 

Where to Shop for Coastal Hamptons Style Living Room Decor

There are countless retailers to shop at to add that coastal vibe for your Hamptons-inspired living room. Pottery Barn, Serena & Lily, and Birch Lane all have a great collection of coastal home decor that will fit perfectly into your coastal Hamptons style living room. 

While these are three really great retailers to shop for all of your coastal Hamptons-inspired decor, stores such as Target and T.J. Maxx (along with Amazon!) have so many incredible coastal home decor finds as well.

Affordable Coastal Home Decor

This post was all about the luxurious yet attainable Hamptons style living room ideas.

If your interior design style leans more classic traditional then you are likely a fan of Hamptons style interiors. It’s easy to achieve with thoughtful design choices – so make a mood board and get curating!