A Breath of Fresh Air: Indoor Plants for a Coastal Aesthetic
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There’s something about plants that instantly brings a space to life - especially when they echo the easy, breezy beauty of the coast. The right greenery can transform your home into a calming retreat, grounding your space with natural texture and a sense of serenity.
These coastal-inspired plants do more than just look good - they create a laid-back, welcoming vibe that feels as refreshing as ocean air.
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1. Sea Lavender: Soft Coastal Airy Blooms
Sea Lavender is the kind of plant that effortlessly channels coastal charm. With its delicate purple blooms dancing atop slender stems, it brings a light, airy presence to any room - almost like a sea breeze in botanical form.
This beauty thrives in bright, sun-filled spaces and prefers consistently moist (but never soggy!) soil. If you’re someone who enjoys a bit of routine, regular watering will keep it content and flourishing.
For a touch of coastal color, try pairing Sea Lavender with a navy or deep blue planter - the soft lavender tones pop beautifully, creating a breezy, beachy look that feels straight from the shore.
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2. Yucca Tree: A Bold, Tropical Touch
The Yucca tree is a fantastic way to bring easygoing coastal vibes indoors. With its spiky leaves and sturdy trunk, it has a natural, sun-drenched look like something you’d find growing along a breezy shoreline.
With its bold, sculptural leaves and breezy tropical feel, the Yucca tree brings instant vacation vibes - even if you're far from the tropics. And good news: you don’t need to live in a sunny climate year-round to enjoy one. Even here in Maine, a well-placed Yucca can thrive indoors.
Just be sure to give it a sunny spot near a window, and it’ll reward you with striking texture, modern style, and a laid-back coastal look that fits right in with any light and airy space.
Pro tip: Place one in a woven basket or a light-colored planter, and you’ve got an instant coastal statement piece. I used to have one, and it looked amazing in a lobster rope basket!
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3. Philodendron Prince of Orange: A Coastal Color Pop for Your Home
For a little pop of color, the Philodendron Prince of Orange is a standout. This beauty has vibrant orange leaves that shift to a soft coppery hue as they mature - a fun contrast against classic coastal tones.
This is a low-light indoor plant, and it only needs watering about every 10 days. Even I could keep this thing alive! It’s the perfect low-maintenance plant if you love a little greenery without the stress of constant care.
Picture it in a bathroom with navy or teal accents - it would fit right in, adding a warm pop against cool, coastal tones. (Pro tip: Style it in a woven seagrass container for the perfect coastal decor!).
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4. Pothos: The Easy, Breezy Coastal Vine
Anything that vines like the Pothos plant just feels effortlessly coastal. Look around here in Wells, Maine - we’ve got beach roses twisting and vining everywhere, adding that wild, natural beauty to the landscape. Pothos is different, of course, but it gives you that same relaxed, organic feel indoors.
And here’s the best part - it’s the perfect problem-solver. Got a weird empty corner? One that’s too small for a picture but too boring for just a lamp? Hang a Pothos. Let it trail down from a shelf or tuck it into that awkward spot, and suddenly, you’ve got something interesting happening.
This easy-care plant softens spaces, adds movement, and gives you that laid-back, beachy vibe with zero fuss.
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5. Fittonia White: A Crisp, Coastal Beauty
I’m picking Fittonia White for this list because of that gorgeous fresh white and green contrast - it just feels so crisp and clean.
This indoor plant would look stunning in a navy pot (such a classic coastal combo). A teal pot? Also beautiful. And if you really want that fresh, minimal look, go for a white pot - you can never go wrong.
Picture it on a coffee table, styled with oversized books and a couple of candles. It’s one of those plants that’s simple but eye-catching, adding just the right amount of texture and interest. It’s fresh, elegant, and fits beautifully into any coastal-inspired home.
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Final Thoughts from Karen
Adding a few of these plants is such a simple way to bring that breezy, relaxed feeling into your home. Each one has its own personality - some bold, some soft - and that’s what makes them fun. If one of these plants caught your eye, give it a try. Tuck it into that corner, brighten up your bathroom shelf, or let it trail from a windowsill - or any spot that could use a fresh, coastal touch!
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Meet the Author
Karen Marsh
Karen is the owner of New England Trading Company, a coastal gift shop in Maine. Since 2009, she has enjoyed helping customers find the perfect coastal-inspired gifts and decor. Karen loves connecting with others who share her passion for all things nautical.
