Style guide
Coastal and airy blinds, curtains and shutters
A coastal and airy look at the window is light, relaxed and a little weathered rather than themed. Think white, chalky blue, soft aqua and sandy neutrals, with clean lines or easy prints that catch the idea of sea, sky and washed wood. Made-to-measure helps this style sit neatly and stay calm: each blind, curtain or shutter is cut for the opening you actually have, so the finish feels tidy rather than fussy. It also lets you balance privacy, daylight and softness room by room, which is what makes this look work in everyday homes.
- chalk white
- pale blue
- soft aqua
- sand
- driftwood grey
- sea-glass green
Made-to-measure blinds for a coastal and airy look
For this look, blinds work best when the colour stays light and the pattern feels easy rather than busy. Roller blinds suit coastal rooms well, especially soft prints such as Clarice, Darcy and Padstow, where blue, aqua or sandy tones keep the window feeling fresh. If you prefer cleaner lines, venetian blinds in pale blue or mint bring a breezy, slatted look that suits bright kitchens and bathrooms. Roman blinds can soften a room where you want more texture. Motorised options are useful for wide runs of glazing or windows behind furniture; your advisor can show what suits the room.
Types that suit it: roller blinds, venetian blinds, Roman blinds, electric blinds.
Electric blinds
Amalfi
The bold blue and white stripe has an unmistakable seaside, deckchair quality.
Venetian blinds
Blue Venetian Blinds
The pale blue tone and clean horizontal lines have an airy, breezy feel.
Electric blinds
Carrington Roller Blinds Electric
The fine dotted pattern in blue and white has a light, breezy quality typical of coastal-style rooms.
Roller blinds
Clarice Roller Blinds
The white background and blue botanical print give it a breezy, airy feel.
Electric blinds
Clarice Roller Blinds Electric
The Azure colourway's blue leaf print has an airy, breezy feel
Venetian blinds
Cool Venetian Blinds
The pale sky blue and clean horizontal lines have a breezy, airy feel
Roller blinds
Darcy Roller Blinds
The aqua colourway has a breezy, watery feel suited to relaxed coastal schemes
Roller blinds
Dory Roller Blinds
The fish motif and marine blue palette bring a breezy, seaside feel to a window.
Electric blinds
Dory Roller Blinds Electric
Blue and teal fish print on white reads as breezy and seaside-inspired
Roman blinds
EB Roman Blinds
The blue tones and relaxed woven texture suit an airy, breezy scheme
Vertical blinds
Everest Vertical Blinds
The blue and navy shades with a woven chevron texture bring a breezy, seaside feel
Roller blinds
Fawnwood
The soft denim-blue tone and airy geometric pattern suit a breezy, relaxed scheme
Room by room
Getting the coastal look in each room
Living room
Keep the main window light and calm with a roller or Roman blind in soft blue or sandy tones, or use shutters for a brighter, more architectural finish. If the room needs more softness, a blind in the reveal with curtains outside it is a common combination.
Kitchen
This look works well in kitchens with wipeable rollers or venetians in pale blue, white or sea-glass green. Clean lines help the room feel fresh, and practical finishes are useful near sinks and cooking areas. Ask your advisor which fabrics and materials best suit the position.
Bathroom
A coastal bathroom can take shutters particularly well, especially white or pale painted finishes with a slatted look. Waterproof shutter materials, or suitable wipeable blinds, keep the style light without using real wood where moisture is an issue.
Bedroom
Bedrooms suit the softer side of the look, with curtains in chalky blue, watery prints or pale neutrals. A wave or pencil pleat heading keeps things relaxed. If you want stronger light control, ask about blackout lining while keeping the room’s airy colour palette.
Dining room
In a dining room, gentle pattern helps the space feel finished without becoming formal. Curtains with a flowing heading or a Roman blind in a soft coastal print work well, especially with pale walls, natural timber and plenty of daylight.
Doors and wide glazing
Large glazed areas suit motorised blinds or tracked shutters, especially where furniture makes access awkward. Keeping the colour light stops wide expanses from feeling heavy, and grouped motor operation can help a run of windows move together.
Coastal and airy: questions people ask
What colours work best for a coastal and airy window scheme?
The safest route is a mix of chalk white, pale blue, soft aqua, sand and light driftwood tones. That keeps the room bright without making it feel cold. If you want a little pattern, look for prints that suggest water, leaves, coral or simple stripes rather than anything too dense or dark.
Are shutters a good fit for a coastal look?
Yes. Shutters are one of the clearest fits for this style because the louvres naturally give a bright, breezy look. Café style shutters are especially useful where you want privacy but still want plenty of daylight across the top of the window. Full height shutters feel neater and more structured.
Which blind types suit this style best?
Roller blinds, Roman blinds and venetian blinds all work well, depending on how soft or clean-lined you want the room to feel. Rollers are good for easy prints and simple colour. Romans add softness and texture. Venetians bring a crisp, slatted look that suits kitchens, bathrooms and bright modern spaces.
Can I use this style in a bathroom or kitchen?
Yes, as long as the material suits the room. In kitchens and bathrooms, wipeable roller fabrics and PVC or faux-wood venetians are often the practical answer. For shutters, waterproof materials are usually best in wetter spaces. Real wood is generally kept away from bathrooms and from areas close to hobs.
Do coastal curtains have to be plain?
No. Plain fabrics work well, but this style often benefits from a gentle pattern that still feels light. Botanical prints, watery markings, stripes and coral-like motifs can all work if the colour stays soft. The key is to keep the window relaxed and bright rather than heavily dressed.
How do I choose between blinds, curtains and shutters for this look?
Think first about the character you want. Blinds give a simpler, lighter finish; curtains add softness and movement; shutters feel crisp and architectural. Many homes use a mix, depending on the room. A free home appointment lets an advisor bring the sample range, hold options at your own windows and measure each opening for you.
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