Create a slice of seaside serenity with these coastal and nautical table decor ideas.
By including coastal and nautical elements in your outdoor table setting, you can create a coastal style outdoor entertaining space where you can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of a seaside getaway.
A coastal inspired outdoor table with an ocean inspired color palette, complemented by sandy neutral materials and colors.
8 different styles!
Williams Sonoma Mediterranean Style table setting brings ocean colors to the table with their Glass Hurricane Candle Holders, filled with Seaglass.
A fantasy island getaway with a sugar (sand) castle centerpiece by Home is where the Boat is, featured here.
The colors of this coastal outdoor dining table tie right into the seascape around it. By Michael Allen Photography.
A beautiful coastal beachy table setting with jar lanterns by Creating Wonderful Spaces, featured here along with four other beautiful coastal tables.
Serve up Snacks Nautical Style with a Nautical Ship Wheel Cheese Board from Mark & Graham, set on a striped tablecloth.
A great entertaining space was created here. with Curtains and Lanterns Hanging from rope. Seen at DIY Network.
Nautical entertaining at Pottery Barn with a life at sea table decor theme that includes Nautical Signal Flags and a Tiered Tray.
And a stand-out edible centerpiece by Karin Lidbeck. You can view more nautical tabletops like this here: Fruit Boats for a Summer Table.
Tips on how to create a coastal or nautical table:
- Stick to a color palette inspired by the ocean and beach, such as shades of blue, sandy beige, and white.
- Center your coastal or nautical table decor around a specific theme or aspect of the coastal lifestyle. A beachy sandy table, for example, will look much different than a nautical table that centers around life at sea.
- Use a coastal theme or natural linen table runner or tablecloth as the foundation for your coastal table.
- Create a table centerpiece with driftwood, rope or shell garland, or beachy candle lanterns, just to name a few.
- Include some fun coastal place cards.
- Display a menu board on a weathered wooden board or an oar paddle.
