Everyone loves to be by the beach, thinking about that fresh coastal breeze and the relaxed feeling you get being so close to the ocean. It’s no surprise that we all love to head to the beach in our spare time. But for those that live in huge or land locked countries, it can be harder than you might think to get away to the coast.

There is an easy solution for those that love the beach but can’t make the time: bring the beach to you. This list of easy to achieve beach inspired ideas are guaranteed to bring a bit of the coast to anyone who loves the beach. 

1. Show Off Your Shells

Using shells is is a really easy way add a touch of the beach to any home. Perfect for homes that are looking to add a bit of whimsical decoration, shells are easy to fit in all around the house. Use real ones from trips away or get a few from a store, they are easy to find around the country. 

2. Coastal Color Palette

Use blues and whites to create a interior that would feel right at home in a beach house. In order to create this coastal interior use white as a base color and blue as an accent color and don't forget to use wooden for furniture as a nice contrast to your blue and white theme.

3. Make Use of Wood

When looking for way to create a stylish beach inspired decor, wood is the way forward to creating a beachy atmosphere. Use lots of wood throughout your home for a beach feeling that would be right at home in a swedish beach house. For more unique wood furniture, use reclaimed or driftwood pieces. No two pieces of reclaimed wood are the same, so every item will be different, lending a unique and beach inspired touch to any home. 

4. Ropes and Anchors

This might be a more stereotypical view of the beach and this might put some people off, but there are ways to add these elements to any home without turning it into a replica pirate ship. Anchors are a popular pattern and can be found on placemats, pillow covers and wall paper and easily incorporated into all areas of the house. For rope, incorporate it in an ottoman or as a light hanging. It can be hard to use rope in a way that isn't over the top, but if it is added in select areas of the home, it doesn't have to feel too overwhelming and tacky.

5. Model Boats

If you have a thing for antiques then model ships could be the way forward. These are a classic and stylish way to get more of a nautical feeling in your home. If you don't want something too big, you can still include a ship in a bottle that would work well for a lot of different parts of any house, ideal for an entryway or on a desk in a home office.

6. Sand and Candles

Ideal for outdoor lighting and patio decoration, sand can be used as a candle stand that is stylish, sleek and is a little reminder of the sea. Ideal for lighting garden parties or giving some mood to a bbq, these candles are a stylish way to add a beach theme to a home. The added bonus of these items is that they can be transferred indoors during the winter to give any house the stylish beach feeling all year round. Ideal for dinner parties or cocktail parties, they are a great example of mood lighting that is safe for lots of different occasions.

7. Wood Paneling

Wood isn't just for furniture is also is a great material for the walls of a house. If you want a beach feeling house then wooden paneled walls give you the beach hut feeling without the cold breeze. This is an ideal decorating tip for redecorating the bathroom in beach style as it means that the bathroom with an old time beach house feeling with all the modern conveniences of a more up to date house. 

8. Turquoise

Transport yourself to a tropical beach with turquoise as a main color in your home. It can be used as an accent color that can be added as a bedside lamp, a bed runner or even art. Use pops of the color throughout the house to transport yourself to that tropical beach paradise.

9. Oars

Vintage oars can add a more sporty feeling to your home and can bring back memories of being on the open water. They can be left as they are or painted with stripes of the colors in the room to have more of a whimsical feel.

10. Mix your floor textures

Wood floors are a must for stylish homes that want to bring a beach feeling inside the house. Mix the smooth texture of the floor with a range of rugs throughout the house, combine textures and patterns for a surfer chic feeling with a polished edge.

If you are looking to reinvent your interior decor with a new beach inspired feeling, then these tips should steer you in the right direction and help you to create a relaxing, sleek beach themed interior that you love.