How to Design a Coastal Home That Feels Collected, Not Themed

Create a coastal home that feels elevated, effortless, and uniquely yours.

The line between beautiful coastal home design and overly literal beach décor is thinner than you might think.

You’ve probably seen it: seashells everywhere, beach signs on every wall, and starfish stamped on every surface. Instead of a lived-in home, it starts to feel more like a vacation rental during the off-season.

At Salty Havens, we believe the most captivating coastal homes whisper their theme. They don’t shout it.

When done well, coastal home decorating is about ease. It’s about light and salt and sky. It’s a feeling of being grounded by nature, lifted by light, and wrapped in the kind of calm that lingers long after the tide rolls out.

We help our clients design homes that embrace a refined coastal aesthetic that’s timeless, relaxed, and filled with personal meaning. Here’s how to bring that same energy into your own space.