6 Coastal Decor Secrets for Small Spaces You Need to Know

Make a small space look and feel bigger with these easy designer tricks!

Coastal Decor Ideas for Small Living Rooms | Designer Tricks and Secrets
1) Incorporate one large piece, such as a large light fixture, piece of art, or palm tree:

This will trick the eye and make the space look larger. When the room appears capable of hosting something bold, we instinctively read the room as more generous in scale.

Large Chandelier in Small Coastal Living Room
Chandelier & Coastal Wall Art from Ballard

A large simple chandelier as well as a Tall Coastal Shore Bird Art Piece make the room look airy and generous.


Large Woven Rattan Pendant Light Over Dining Table to Make a Small Space Look Bigger

The oversized Basket Pendant Light brings a sense of grandeur to the Dining Room while still feeling light, breezy, and summery. The large piece of art complements the theme of the space beautifully.

A Timeless Coastal Aesthetic


Small Living Room with Tall Palm Plant Small Space Design Trick

A Tall Palm Tree adds an effortless green accent while helping the living room feel airier and more spacious.


2) Bring light to corners with a wall sconce, table lamp, floor lamp or bookshelf light: 

By softly illuminating these often ignored areas, the eye is drawn outward, creating a more balanced layout and a sense of depth. 

Wall Sconce Lighting for Small Coastal Living Room

Wall sconces are an especially great solution for bringing light into corners because they add illumination without taking up valuable floor or surface space. This makes them ideal for small rooms where every inch and every layer of light matters.

A creative nautical style rope light brightens up the corner of a Tiny Coastal Cottage.


3) Decorate in a monochromatic look:

A less visually busy space will feel more expansive than a room having small different areas.

Monochromatic Coastal Decor Ideas for Small Living Rooms

Light sandy beige tones create a beautifully cohesive Monochromatic Palette for a small coastal living room -or any space in the home. To keep the look layered and inviting, play with texture, natural materials, and subtle variations of the same warm, tonal color family.

4) Make your space feel balanced:

A balanced space naturally looks more spacious since it comes off as harmonious and restful. 

Balance is created in the living room with Furnitur Pieces, Table Lamps, even the Pillow Arrangement.



5) Elongate the space with a vertical feature or wall finish:

Anything that draws the eye up will add visual height to a space, making it look roomier. 

Built in Book Shelf to Make a Small Living Room Feel Larger

The floor to ceiling Built In Shelf draws the eye up, expanding the space.



Vertical Wood Panelling Small Space Decor Trick

A vertical oriented Wood Panelled Accent Wall is the focal point in this casual light and airy coastal living room.



Making a Small Coastal Living Room Feel Larger with Fireplace Design and Wall Decor

The fireplace feature with wood paneling and the Large Sailboat Model Yacht are a strong focal point in the space, creating visual height.


6) Add functional set-ups and pieces:

For example, create a great functional corner with a banquet bench that has storage underneath, use nesting tables, and choose dining chairs that easily slide under the table. 

A Coastal Dining Nook with storage benches that also boosts a Stand-Out Chandelier, giving the space a wow factor.


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