Breaking the Blue: 13 Pairing Carpets for Coastal-Chic Walls
The coastal-chic look is one of the most popular home decorating styles, and it’s no wonder.
The breezy, easy feeling of a beach cottage can easily come home with you, no matter where you live.
But if you want to create a coastal look that’s a step above the rest, you need to tread carefully when it comes to color.
The most popular coastal color scheme is blue and white, and it’s easy to see why.
1. A Splash of Citrus
A bright, citrusy orange wall makes for a bold and beautiful statement. It’s the perfect way to bring the warmth of the sun indoors. This color looks great with a patterned carpet to ground the room. If you want to go bold with your carpet, keep the walls muted. If you want a vibrant wall color, pair it with a softer carpet.
2. Go for the Gold
If you’re not a fan of the typical blue and white color scheme found in coastal design, just change out the blue for another color! This room is a great example of how you can keep the rest of the room’s decor coastal-chic without using any blue.
The gold, white, and wood tones in this room make the space feel like a breezy beach house without a bit of blue to be found.
3. A Touch of Teal
A room of elegant proportions in a historic home gets a bit of modern flair with a vibrant teal. The teal is repeated in the carpet, but it’s the walls that really make this room pop. A touch of teal goes a long way. I love how the color is used in the carpet, the lampshade, and the vase. The rest of the room is a neutral backdrop for the color to really shine.
4. Black & White
You really can’t go wrong with a black and white color scheme. This living room is a perfect example of how to use a black and white color scheme to create a casual yet sophisticated space. The white walls and light wood floors create a bright and airy base for this living room. The light blue sofa, black and white throw pillows, and black and white area rug all add a soft touch of pattern to the space. And the black and white wall art ties it all together beautifully.
I love how the black and white touches are balanced out by the light wood and blue tones in this living room. All of the patterns and textures are layered perfectly to create a beautiful and inviting space.
5. A Pop of Pink
A pop of pink can do wonders for a room. This otherwise neutral space gets a touch of color with the pink flowers in the artwork. The coral rug ties the colors together and adds another layer of interest to the room.
6. A Hint of Aqua
This is a lovely example of how to use the colors in a patterned rug to inspire the rest of the room. Aqua walls and a blue sofa create a serene space that’s perfect for relaxing.
The rug’s pattern is a bit more traditional than some of the other examples we’ve seen, but the color scheme keeps it feeling fresh and modern.
7. A Touch of Taupe
This room, designed by Studio McGee, is a great example of how to layer different tones of the same color. The taupe in the carpet is repeated in the sofa, and the varying shades of blue are echoed in the pillows and artwork.
The bright white walls keep everything feeling light and airy, and the warm wood tones in the coffee table and side table add a bit of contrast to the cool colors.
8. Orange You Glad?
I love how the warm, sandy hues of the carpet in this room are echoed in the textiles and art. The orange accents are a great way to add energy to a neutral room!
9. A Splash of Citrus
A citrusy orange is a great way to add a pop of color to a coastal chic palette. This rug is a perfect example of how you can bring in a fun color without overwhelming the space. The subtle pattern and small amount of color in the rug help to keep the space feeling light and airy. I love how the coral is repeated in the art and pillows, tying the whole look together.
10. A Touch of Teal
This light and airy bedroom by Serena & Lily is the epitome of coastal chic. The white walls and bedding create a blank canvas for soft hues of blue and green. The focal point of the room is the upholstered headboard. The teal fabric features a simple pattern that adds texture without overwhelming the space.
The carpet is a near-perfect match to the headboard. It’s a great example of how you can use a single color to create a cohesive look in your bedroom. The patterned pillows and throw add a bit of interest to the space while still keeping the color palette simple and serene.
11. Go for the Gold
It’s hard to deny the coastal vibe in this bedroom, but what really caught my eye was the gold carpet. It’s a bold choice, but it really works with the bed, nightstand and wall sconces. And the bright white walls are the perfect backdrop.
The gold in the carpet is the perfect way to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral room. This would be a great way to add personality to a guest room or your master bedroom.
12. A Hint of Aqua
The soft blue of this carpet is a great way to add a hint of color to your room without committing to a bold wall color. The softness of the carpet color is echoed in the two blue canvases above the bed while the rest of the room remains neutral.
13. Black & White
This is a classic combination that never goes out of style. You can choose a black and white carpet with a coastal pattern or keep it simple with stripes or a geometric pattern.
Conclusion
What’s your favorite coastal-chic carpet and wall color pairing? Share your thoughts in the comments section!