Sunkissed and Found

Our Favorite Beachy Throw Pillows

There’s something about a good throw pillow that can completely change the feel of a room. And when you’re going for that relaxed, collected-by-the-sea look, pillows might just be one of the easiest ways to bring a little coastal charm home.

We’re talking soft blues, sandy neutrals, playful sea life, vintage nautical details, stripes, shells, and fun ones too. You know the fun ones that are a little different but totally fit in place somehow?

Whether they’re tossed onto a crisp white sofa, layered across a bed, tucked into a reading chair, or piled onto a cozy window seat, these are some of our favorite nautical and beachy throw pillows for making your home feel like summer lasts just a little bit longer.

Coastal Pillow Hack

Buy the inserts, collect the covers! Pillow covers are easier to store, easier to swap, and usually easier on the wallet. Keep a few good inserts on hand and change the covers whenever your coastal style or the season calls for something new.
Here are some great options:

*Make sure you check your sizing so you get the right size!

🌊 Classic Coastal Blues

You really can’t go wrong with blue when it comes to coastal decorating.

Think washed-out denim blues, sea-glass aqua, navy, dusty turquoise, and every ocean-inspired shade in between. Blue pillows are especially easy to mix with white, cream, natural linen, rattan, and warm wood tones for that effortless beach-house look.

The rich navy and playful fringe add the perfect touch of cozy coastal texture.
The classic stripes bring an easy, breezy nautical feel to any coastal space.
The aqua tone and woven texture add a relaxed, breezy touch that feels right at home.
The playful scalloped edges give this pillow cover a sweet, coastal charm.
The soft chenille texture and breezy teal-blue tones bring an effortless splash of seaside color to your space.
This color combo and plush texture add a warm, laid-back nautical touch to any coastal space.
The soft aqua hue and cozy chenille texture bring a subtle splash of sea-glass color to your coastal pillow mix.

⚓ A Little Nautical Never Hurts

Anchors, sailboats, signal flags, and lighthouses can instantly bring a nautical feel to a space.

The trick is using them sparingly. Instead of covering the entire couch in anchors, choose one playful nautical pillow and surround it with simpler stripes, solids, or textured neutrals. You’ll still get that unmistakable seaside feeling without making your living room look like the inside of a ship.

These playful pillows bring a fun, nautical touch.
The embroidered sailboat and soft textured details add a charming touch.
The nautical flag design and rope details add a n old-school maritime touch.
The embroidered lighthouses bring a seaside charm that feels right out of a coastal cottage.

🐚 Shells, Coral & Under-the-Sea Finds

This is where coastal decorating gets fun.

Scallop shells, conchs, coral, starfish, seahorses, crabs, lobsters, oysters, and other little treasures from the sea make adorable statement pillows.

Pair these busier designs with simple linen or striped pillows to keep everything feeling relaxed.

The embroidered crab and sea-green details add a charming pop of color and coastal character to any space.
The crocheted sand dollar design adds a handmade touch that feels like a found treasure.
These playful plush whale shapes add a fun splash of nautical charm.
The subtle seashell pattern adds a textured touch that’s easy to mix with your favorite blues.
The whimsical seagull print adds a playful pop of personality and a little lighthearted charm to your pillow mix.
The soft shell shape and cozy texture add a fun touch that makes your pillow mix a little more fun.
The charming crab design and classic blue tones add a whimsical touch of coastal character to your pillow mix.

💬 Say It With a Pillow

Sometimes a pillow can do the talking for you. From cheeky beach sayings to simple coastal phrases, a little bit of wording adds personality to your pillow mix and makes the couch a whole lot more fun.

Let your quote pillow be the conversation piece! Pair it with simple stripes, solid blues, or textured neutrals so the words stand out without making your pillow mix feel too busy.

☀️ Bring a Little Bit of the Coast Home

You don’t need an ocean view to make your home feel a little more like the coast.

So pile them on the couch, layer them across the bed, and don’t worry too much about matching.

After all, the best coastal spaces should feel like they were found piece by piece and not decorated all at once.

Now the only difficult part is deciding how many throw pillows is too many.

We haven’t figured that one out yet. 🌊