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8 coastal-style projects for your home

Akanksha
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

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Coastal-style decor can make you feel like you're at the beach, bringing a relaxed, bright and fresh feeling to your home. 


As our creative Bunnings Workshop members have shown, there are many ways to introduce coastal vibes to your home.


Check out some terrific examples below and let us know if we can help recreate the look.


1. Bright coastal makeover for dark and dated kitchen by @Aleishacorr 

 

While giving her kitchen a coastal-inspired refresh, Workshop member Aleisha installed VJ panelling in front of her bench, painted her cupboards and added rattan stools.

 

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2. Mediterranean-inspired outdoor renovation project by @LaCasaDIY 

Popular with the Workshop community, this renovated outdoor area perfectly captures the feeling of holidaying by the ocean. Workshop member LaCasaDIY paired an all-white palette with several wooden and textured elements to make the space brighter and more inviting. 

 

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3. Budget coastal home office makeover by @MyKindofBliss 

Featuring a two-tone wall, timber benchtop and white curtains, Workshop member Mell’s coastal home office perfectly captures shades of the sun, sand and sea.

 

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4. Budget coastal living room renovation by @MyKindofBliss 

Mell also transformed her living room using Easycraft panels and custom coastal-style finishes, making it look more spacious.

 

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5. Upcycled television cabinet with coastal vibe by @Shaira 

Wanting to portray "an image of soft sand on the beach", Workshop member Shaira included a raw, sanded wooden top in this coastal-themed upcycling project.

 

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6. Retro to coastal Hamptons kitchen renovation by @tamaraharringd 

Workshop member tamaraharringd playfully used fish scale tiles for their kitchen splashback while renovating their beach house.

 

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7. Coastal whitewash feature wall by @selva 

To complement their new rattan hanging chair, Workshop member selva created a coastal whitewash feature wall by changing its brick colour and texture. Plantation shutters and rattan planters further enhanced the look.

 

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8. Retro to coastal Hamptons bathroom reno by @tamaraharringd 


Workshop member tamaraharringd continued the coastal Hamptons theme in their bathroom by installing white VJ panelling and a wooden floating cabinet, creating a bright and relaxed space.

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How to design a coastal breeze kitchen

 

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The Bunnings team has shared a great guide on how to design a coastal breeze kitchen. Check it out and let us know if you have any questions about transforming your kitchen. 

Bring Hampton style to your home

Bunnings Workshop community members have also completed many projects that add timeless Hampton elegance to their homes. Check out some of these in 10 ways to bring Hampton style to your home.

Need more help?

 

The Bunnings Workshop community can assist with further inspiration and advice for decorating your home. Please don’t hesitate to hit the Start a discussion button and tell us what you would like to achieve. We’re here to help.

 

5 Replies
LaCasaDIY
Having an Impact

@Akanksha Thank you for including our project on this article. So many wonderful DIY's here. 🙂

Akanksha
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

My pleasure, @LaCasaDIY .Congratulations on creating a beautiful and relaxing outdoor place to enjoy with friends and family. I'm sure it'll inspire many of our members who are looking to recreate the coastal look in their homes. 

Can't wait to see what project you tackle next!

 

Akanksha
 

Shaira
Building a Reputation

Thank you so much for including my work also in the article. I was very happy to read n congratulations everyone else 

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

It's a beautiful project @Shaira. Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

Mitchell

 

Remarka6le
Amassing an Audience

Great list @Akanksha . Coastal seems to be the style we have naturally moved into, so guides like these are so great! 

 

 

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