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Coastal Ideas

Beach-inspired landscaping with salt-tolerant plants, natural textures, and relaxed coastal vibes.

The Honest Truth

Every design choice has tradeoffs. Here's what nobody tells you.

What's Great

  • Relaxed, vacation-like atmosphere every day
  • Salt-tolerant plants are often wind-resistant too
  • Ornamental grasses provide constant movement and sound
  • Can work even if you're not actually near the coast
  • Generally low-maintenance once established

The Reality Check

  • Actual coastal sites have brutal salt spray, wind, and sandy soil
  • The 'beachy' look can feel out of place inland
  • Blue/silver plant palette may not appeal to everyone
  • True coastal plants may struggle in non-coastal humidity or cold
  • Driftwood and nautical kitsch can easily go overboard
Perfect for

Coastal homeowners (obviously), beach house owners, or anyone wanting relaxed vacation vibes

Skip if you're

Those far from coast who might look silly, or anyone who wants formality and structure

The One Thing That Makes or Breaks It

"The coastal look is about movement and texture, not stuff. Waving grasses, rustling leaves, plants that dance in the breeze—that's the coast. Add one piece of driftwood, not ten. The moment you add a lighthouse sculpture or anchor, you've gone too far."

Visit an actual beach dune ecosystem. It's grasses, silvery shrubs, and weathered elements—not a nautical gift shop.

AI Design Prompts

AI Prompts for Coastal

Use these prompts with DreamzAR's Chat with AI feature to create beautiful coastal designs. Copy a prompt and paste it in the app!

1

Design a beachy coastal garden with ornamental grasses and driftwood accents

2

Transform my oceanfront yard with salt-tolerant plants that withstand wind

3

Create a Cape Cod-style coastal landscape with hydrangeas and white picket fence

4

Show me a relaxed beach house garden with sea oats and weathered elements

5

Design a coastal backyard retreat with boardwalk paths and nautical touches

6

Transform my yard into a beach-inspired garden even though I'm not near the ocean

7

Create a coastal cottage garden with blue and white flowering plants

8

Design a low-maintenance coastal landscape with native dune plants

9

Show me a coastal pool area with tropical-meets-beach vibes

10

Create a coastal front yard with silver foliage and wind-dancing grasses

See Coastal in Your Yard

Upload a photo and instantly visualize your space with coastal design.