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Coastal Furniture

Coastal furniture is less about seashells and more about materials: weathered wood, linen, rattan, stone and colors borrowed from sand and sea. Here we cover pieces for the living room and bedroom, and outdoor furniture that can take sun, salt and wind.

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In short

Read the modern coastal style guide first – palette, materials and the five mistakes that make a room look themed. For outside, start with the Adirondack chair guide and learn how to buy and care for teak. The quickest change inside: coastal throw pillows.

A bright, open living room with a light fabric sofa, woven chairs with cushions, wicker stools and a natural-fibre rug, opening onto a terrace above the sea — Woven chairs, wicker stools and a light sofa, open to the sea

Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture

Chairs and tables that live outside year after year.

Adirondack Chairs

Recycled plastic, teak or cedar? How to choose an Adirondack chair that lasts by the coast – comfort, weight, care – and the chairs worth buying.

Teak Outdoor Furniture

Why teak lasts by the sea, how to tell quality teak from cheap imitations, and how to keep it golden or let it turn silver – plus where to buy.

Living Room

The living room

Start with the style guide; living room ideas and coffee tables follow.

Modern Coastal Decor

What makes modern coastal decor modern: the palette, materials and furniture shapes, five mistakes to avoid and a shop-the-look in three budgets.

Bedroom

The bedroom

Linen, light and calm colors; a coastal bedroom guide is in the works.

A coastal bedroom guide is in the works.

Decor & Wall Art

Decor and wall art

Pillows first, then art – the two fastest ways to change a room.

Coastal Throw Pillows

Coastal throw pillows in linen, cotton and outdoor fabrics: how to mix colors and sizes, and the covers worth buying for sofa, bed and patio.

Quick picks

Three to start with

AI image: POLYWOOD Classic Folding

Best overall

POLYWOOD Classic Folding

A weatherproof Adirondack chair that never needs paint and folds flat for winter.

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AI image: MIULEE Linen-Look Covers

Best linen look

MIULEE Linen-Look Covers

Linen-look covers in sand and sea tones, the cheapest way to make a sofa feel coastal.

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AI image: Golden Care Teak Protector

Keeps teak golden

Golden Care Teak Protector

Keeps teak honey-colored instead of silver; the maker recommends two thin coats at least once a year.

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Questions readers ask

What is coastal furniture?

Furniture in light, natural materials – pale wood, rattan, linen, stone – with relaxed shapes and a palette taken from the beach.

Which colors go with coastal furniture?

White, sand, driftwood gray, soft blue and sea-glass green, with navy as an accent.

How is coastal different from Hamptons style?

Hamptons is more polished and classic, often navy and white; coastal is more relaxed and natural.

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