Give your home a coastal feel on a budget with these DIY coastal home decor ideas. From coastal art to coastal furniture ideas, there are over a hundred ways to add a seaside vibe to every part of your home. There are DIY coastal decorations for your living room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, porch and much more.
I live in Florida so I am able to find many of the supplies for these DIY projects like shells, sand and wood for free. However, if you don’t live near the beach, then you can still find these items at Dollar Tree and craft stores.
Materials You Can Get at Dollar Tree:
- bag of shells
- twine
- burlap
- sand
- candles
- glass vases
- glass candleholders
Supplies You May Need:
- glue gun and glue sticks
- mod podge
- paint or foam brushes
- adhesive (super glue, e6000, etc)
- sandpaper
- craft knife
- scissors
- tape
For the projects that require pallets, you can get them for free on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. You will need some basic woodworking skills and tools like saw, sandpaper, drill, nails and hammer for those DIY projects.
For projects that use driftwood, here is a great article about how to preserve and sanitize it.
Lighting Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas
DIY Coastal Farmhouse Candles from Sadie Season Goods
Beachcomber Seashell Candle Holder form Running with Sisters
Seashell Lights from Martha Stewart
Coastal Jar Candle (source unknown)
empty jar + candle + sand
Pottery Barn Inspired Rope Wrapped Candleholders from Stone Gable
Handmade Shell Candles from Burkatron
Designer Seashell Candles from Running with Sisters
Driftwood Candleholder (source unknown)
driftwood + drill with large drill bit + tea light or votive candles
Shell Twinkle Lights Jar (source unknown)
empty jar + shells + battery operated fairy lights
Driftwood Candleholder from Live Creatively Inspired
Starfish Scones (source unknown)
reclaimed or scrap wood + wood stain + twine or thin rope + large starfish + wood glue
Here is a similar tutorial for how to make the wall sconces
Round Beach Candle Centerpiece (source unknown)
round glass candleholder + sand + white votive candle + shells
You can get everything at the Dollar Tree
Pottery Barn Knockoff Rope Knot Lamp from Down Home Inspiration
Rustic Twig Lamp from Tim Neve
DIY Sisal Shade from Sand and Sisal
Wall Art & Mirror Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas
DIY Starburst Driftwood Mirror from Sustain My Craft Habit
Driftwood Seahorse from Creative in Chicago
Driftwood Crab Art from Remodelando La Casa
DIY Seashell Wall Art from H20 Bungalow
Sea Glass Mermaid Art from Sand and Sisal
Weathered Beach Signs from Crafts by Amanada
Driftwood Anchor from Cherished Vintage
DIY Starburst Mirror from Sgt. Pepper’s Kitchen
Coastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness
Beach Pallet Wall Art (Source Unknown)
pallet + stencils + white acrylic paint + shades of blue and tan paint
Shell Art Canvas from The Party Teacher
Sea Photography Pallet Art (source unknown)
Seashell Pineapple Sign from My Pinterventures
DIY Salt Paint Sign from The Shabby Creek Cottage
Shell Wall Art from Our Unexpected Journey
Rustic Oar Picture Hanger (source unknown)
oar + hooks + twine + two long screws
Relax Sign (source unknown)
wood board + cotton rope + burlap ribbon + shells + black and white acrylic paint + stencils
Coastal Wall Art (source unknown)
old frames (thrift store) + white spray paint + shells + burlap fabric + glue gun
Framed Shell Art from Sand and Sisal
Home Accent Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas
DIY Beachy Painted Mason Jars from Sustain My Craft Habit
DIY Sea Glass Rope Lantern from A Wonderful Thought
Coastal Rope Handle Tray from H20 Bungalow
Decorative Seashell Bottles from Crafts by Courtney
DIY Sea Glass Bottles from A Blissful Nest
Scrap Wood Lanterns from Dream Design DIY
Lighthouse Lantern Centerpiece from Between Naps on the Porch
Ombre Spray Painted Bottles from Flea Market Trixie
Driftwood Orb from Creative in Chicago
DIY Monkey Fist from Sustain My Craft Habit
Starfish Bottles (source unknown)
drill with small drill bit + twine + starfish + empty bottles + stained glass spray paint (optional)
Decorative Fisherman Netting Wrapped Jars from Stow and Tell U
Sea Glass Bottles from Liz Marie
Starfish Garland (source unknown)
starfish + twine + adhesive
Coral Spray DIY Coastal Decor from H20 Bungalow
DIY Coral Using Wire from OhOh Deco
Clay Pot Lighthouse from eHow
Coastal Pallet Clock (source unknown)
pallet + black, white and light blue acrylic paint + number stencils + clock mechanisms
DIY Coastal Rope Coasters from Picklee
Nautical Rope Coaster
I couldn’t find the original project, but I found a similar one here
Nautical Rope Mirror from The Lily Pad Cottage
Coastal Rope Mirror from At the Picket Fence
Rope Placement from City Farmhouse
Coastal Vase from Savvy Southern Style
Nautical-Inspired Rope Vase from Bungalow Blue Interiors
DIY Seashell Planter from Billabong
Scallop Shell Terra Cotta Pot from Confessions of a Serial DIYer
DIY Rustic Sailboat from House of Hawthornes
Ocean Shadow Box from The Southern Couture
Shell Clock (source unknown)
clock mechanisms + turritella shell + reclaimed wood
Pallet Beach Garland from Finding Home Farm
Mercury Glass Pedestal from Before It’s News
Wreath Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas
Seashell Wreath (Pottery Barn Knockoff) from Addicted 2 DIY
Nautical Rope Wreath from How to Nest for Less
Pottery Barn Inspired Shell Wreath from Confessions of a Serial DIYer
Summer Cupcake Liner Wreath from Crafts by Courtney
Beach Cottage Seashell Wreath from A Beach Cottage
Starfish Twig Wreath from Completely Coastal
Burlap Coastal Wreath (source unknown)
burlap ribbon + grapevine wreath + spanish moss + rope + starfish
DIY Burlap Coastal Chic Wreath from Live Creatively Inspired
Starfish Summer Wreath from A Pop of Pretty
Nautical Wreath from Lil Luna
Furniture Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas
Coastal Burlap Footstool from H20 Bungalow
Beachcomber’s Rustic Towel Rack from Sustain my Craft Habit
Wood Pallet Shelf from I See I Do I Make
Pallet Coat Rack from Re-Fabbed
Nautical Side Table from Simple Stylings
Thrift Store Table Makeover from Pretty Handy Girl
Shell Key Holder (Source Unknown)
picture frame + white spray paint + burlap fabric + hooks + twine
You can get the spray paint at Walmart for $1 and the twine and picture frame at Dollar Tree
Oar Coat Rack from A Beach Cottage
Driftwood Pallet Towel Rack from House by Hoff
Nautical Nightstand (source unknown)
rope + thrift store nightstand + white paint
Ombre Dresser Makeover from David and Caroline Parker
DIY Hanging Storage from At the Walker House
Pallet Wood Towel Holder from Shanty 2 Chic
Weathered Coastal Look from Brandi Sawyer
DIY Driftwood Handboard from Houzz
Other Coastal DIY Home Decor Ideas
DIY Pool Noodle Nautical Pilings from Miss Kopy Kat
DIY Coastal Tic Tac Toe from Sand and Sisal
Seashell Wind Chime from Home Sweet Homemade
Vintage Paddle Address Sign from The Happy Housie
DIY Rope Rug from Tidbits
Braided Doormat from Martha Stewart
Rope Rug from BHG.com
DIY Nautical Rope Railing for Stairs (source unknown)
rope + twine + hooks
Dollar Store Rope Trash Can from Two It Yourself
Rope Bathroom Organizer (source unknown)
bathroom tumbler + rope + glue gun
Toilet Paper Holder (source unknown)
seagrass basket + wood dowel + craft knife
Rope Toilet Paper Holder from Sea Side Inspired
Rope Towel Holder from Greco Design Company
Coastal Burlap Curtains from Four Generations Under One Roof
Rope Curtains (source unknown)
rope + 2 dock cleats
Driftwood Jewelry Holder from Visibly Moved
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