Choosing coastal wallpaper — bring a breezy, seaside calm to any room

There is something about the coast that instantly relaxes us, and coastal wallpaper bottles that feeling. Soft blues, sandy neutrals and open skies bring a light, breezy, holiday calm to a room, turning a wall into a window onto the sea. It is one of the most soothing looks you can choose, and it suits everything from a beach-house scheme to a simple, restful bedroom. Here are the coastal styles to consider and where each works best.

Coastal wallpaper styles

Seascapes and shorelines are the classic — calm water meeting a soft horizon, which adds depth and a real sense of space, especially in a bedroom or living room.

Beach scenes bring the full picture of sand, sea and sky for a relaxed, holiday feel.

Palm trees and tropical coast lean warmer and more exotic — swaying palms against a bright sky for a sunnier, more vibrant take on coastal.

Seashells and nautical details add charm and a traditional seaside touch, lovely in a bathroom or cloakroom.

Ocean and underwater scenes are colourful and full of life, a fun choice for a bathroom or a child's room.

Coastal colours

Coastal schemes live in a soft, natural palette — gentle blues, aqua and seafoam, sandy and driftwood neutrals, and plenty of crisp white. These tones are naturally calming and easy to live with, and they pair beautifully with natural materials like rattan, linen and pale wood. For a warmer, tropical coast, add greens and brighter blues.

The coastal look

Coastal style has grown well beyond the traditional seaside cottage. A soft seascape or subtle palm design gives you the airy, relaxed New England or Hamptons feel that is so popular now — understated, light and elegant rather than themed. Keep the rest of the room pale and natural, and let the wall bring the sense of the sea.

Beach and coastal wallpaper by room

Bathrooms are the natural home for coastal designs — seascapes, shells and ocean scenes feel completely at home, and a water-resistant or waterproof material handles the steam. Bedrooms feel restful with a calm shoreline or soft palm design behind the bed. Living rooms gain a light, breezy focal point from a seascape mural. Children's rooms love a bright underwater or beach scene.

Which material to choose

Every coastal design is a made-to-measure mural on a choice of four materials — two paste-the-wall and two peel-and-stick, including water-resistant and waterproof grades that are ideal for the bathroom, where coastal designs work so well. You choose your material, and see the price for your exact wall size, on each product page.