Using Flooring in Coastal Chic Design

As the warm summer months draw to a close and those with kids begin preparing for school, there’s no need for the seasonal fun to end! If you live near the water or want to capture your favorite seaside memories in an appropriate space in the home, a coastal chic design scheme will bring relaxing days at the beach to the forefront all year long. Perhaps you have a room in the home that overlooks your pool or a guest bathroom that receives plenty of natural light, there are opportunities in your home to use dreamy coastal-inspired décor to help you unwind.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to use flooring to anchor your California coastal design:

Using Light-Colored Planks in Coastal Design

When we think of long, fun days at the beach, we think of bright sunlight for hours as far as the eye can see. Coastal interior design is a great fit for homes and rooms that receive plenty of natural light and use floors to reflect the warm rays. Airy, lighter-toned hardwood, laminate, or luxury vinyl planks are ideal for brightening up any space or floor plan. When combined with a matte finish or subtle wire-brushed texture, you have a breezy surface that helps eliminate horizon lines and creates an open, relaxed feel.

Using Medium-Colored Planks in Coastal Design

Consider using medium-toned wood planks and visuals can help recall a relaxing stroll on your favorite wooden pier. Distressed and weathered wood varieties with high character and unique markings represent decades of summer seasons. Standout graining patterns, knots, and reclaimed details all add coastal personality and bring back the familiar worn appeal that we all about the beach. Combined with crisp white paint and trim, you will have a coastal design scheme that everyone loves to unwind in.

Using Tile in Coastal Design

Just like lighter-colored planks can create the ideal open feel, light-colored large-format tile and stone floors are perfect for an upscale coastal visual. You can also use a mosaic centerpiece or an engaging installation pattern like chevron, herringbone, or diagonal stripe to harken back to tile installations on beachside boardwalks. With a wide range of tile finishes that can mirror some of our favorite types of seashells, choose the smooth, polished or unpolished finish that will produce just the effect you desire.

Using Area Rugs in Coastal Design

Stylish area rugs offer the perfect opportunity to add your personal, nostalgic touches to a coastal design while adding softness to your hard surfaces. Maybe you want to add woven jute rugs that look and feel like nautical ropes you will see at a boat dock. You can explore different coastal motifs like waves, sunsets, anchors, shells, or relaxing slogans that speak to your vibe. We also love rugs with blue, teal, or navy tones that provide the tranquility of water and match white, tan, beige, and brown tones perfectly.

Coastal interior design is an excellent way to sustain your favorite summer memories and a great reminder to take a break and chill when appropriate. Make sure to contact Flooring 101 or visit any one of our seven Flooring 101 locations if we can help you find the right coastal flooring and rugs for your home!