10 Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers for Your Nautical Nursery

If you want to capture that incredible coastal vibe in your nursery without leaning too heavily into it, we recommend using wallpaper. This way, you get an immersive experience without much fuss. Think salt-kissed breezes, tiny wavelets, boats that drift fast, and even little fish or some coral reefs. With coastal wallpaper around your nursery, you can easily transform it into a peaceful little getaway in the comfort of your home.

When it comes to nautical nursery ideas, we have the right thing for you. Let’s dive deep and explore!

1. Ocean Swimmers Wallpaper by Gray Malin

Imagine soft pastel waves that feel like they gently approach the shore, and ocean swimmers here and there – sounds like pure bliss, doesn’t it? This wallpaper captures that new morning serenity perfectly. It feels like a warm current that wraps the room.

This pattern would fit beautifully behind a crib or on the wall you see first when you walk in. We recommend adding soft white trims, driftwood shelves, and fluffy throws, so you can create a serene space.

2. Coastal Fish – Tropical Green Wallpaper

This wallpaper brings swimming striped fish to life against a wonderful coastal blue backdrop. When you see the fish glide across the wall, it just feels like the right amount of fun in a nursery. There are even a few options that play with colors, so you can choose which one you love the most.

We suggest you pair it with pastel crib linens, pebbled rugs, and perhaps a fish-shaped night light for a playful look.

3. Sailboats – Popsicle Wallpaper

Simple, sweet, and timeless - this coastal nursery wallpaper showcases sailboats that sail across wave patterns. The linear simplicity keeps things serene, and the nautical theme feels effortlessly timeless.

You can easily use this wallpaper on one accent wall and furnish with whitewashed cribs, rope drawer pulls, and pastel curtains to evoke that breezy harbor feel.

4. Nautical Lobster Knots – French Blue Wallpaper by Honey + Hank

 

Here’s a nautical nursery idea you’ll love! With colorful lobster motifs connected by knots, this pattern feels both joyful and clever. Both you and your child will enjoy the playful details, the bright colors, and the magnificent shapes.

We suggest you pair with coral or navy accents, wooden toys, and a nautical rattan rocker for an effortlessly fun coastal nursery.

5. Charleston Marsh Mural – Marsh Breeze Green by Megan Molten

Nautical doesn’t always mean blue and white stripes. You can easily go outside the box yet still maintain that feeling. This scenic mural features marsh grasses, coastal flowers, and graceful birds in soft pastel tones of blues, sandy beige, and gentle greens. It paints a calm scene of southern coastal marshlands. It is ideal behind the changing table, and blends beautifully with soft linens and woven hampers.

6. Beach Umbrellas Wallpaper by Gray Malin

This retro coastal wallpaper brings rows of beach umbrellas across sunlit sands, all in vibrant stripes. It drips with summer vacation nostalgia. It is a perfect backdrop for a cheerful nursery.

We think that you can easily complement it with rattan chairs and woven baskets for toys to channel that breezy beach vacation vibe.

7. Ocean Waves Wallpaper by Gray Malin

For a hint of abstract, choose wallpaper inspired by ocean waves, whether in pastel tones or fluid brushstrokes. The flowing shapes soothe the eye, creating a beach-themed nursery that feels calm and rhythmic. Place this near a glider or reading chair, add plush blankets, and use natural wood toys to keep that gentle coastal lullaby going.

8. Sullivan’s Island Shells – Barely Blush by Megan Molton

Picture this subtle motif in your nautical nursery ideas. These are such a nod to the seaside, we cannot stop admiring them.

You can use this wallpaper throughout the nursery or behind a cozy corner. Add driftwood racks and sand-colored plush toys to complete the seaside sanctuary.

9. Retro Tiki Palm Trees – Linen Wallpaper

Imagine wispy palm frond silhouettes that fade into soft pastel backgrounds - like a coastal breeze captured on canvas. This wallpaper brings freshness and doesn’t overwhelm the space.

You can pair it with natural textures like bamboo baskets, green potted plants, and breezy white cotton to complete the look.

10. Seashells – Pink Wallpaper by Poketo

With this coastal nursery wallpaper, you can create a custom wall that speaks directly to your nursery’s mood. It perfectly blends design, color, and scale - exactly how you envision it.

Build a sanctuary around it with soft blush bedding, navy stripes, or even framed beach finds like driftwood or coral.

How to Style a Coastal-Inspired Nursery with Wallpaper

• Use One Focal Wall - Pick a single wall to feature your mural - it creates a centerpiece that anchors the whole room.

• Balance With Soft Neutrals - Ocean tones work best when paired with whites, sandy beiges, or lightly washed pastels. These neutral surfaces let your wallpaper darling stand out and maintain softness at the same time.

• Layer Cozy Textures - Add chunky knit blankets, woven baskets, plush rugs, and maybe a wood glider with soft upholstery for that warm, layered feel.

• Include Natural Elements - Add driftwood décor, seagrass baskets, and even real or faux plants to mirror nature and create that beachfront vibe.

• Light It Warmly - Use soft, warm lighting (like dimmable LED bulbs or warm-weather bulbs) to mimic sunlight and make your mural glow right before nap time.

These wallpaper murals simplify your life and elevate your nursery in an instant. Each pattern brings its own personality - dreamy waves, retro beachy vibes, animated marine friends, or pastel marsh scenes. Each one whispers a story of summers by the sea.

You can pick a design that speaks to you and lean into its tone. Then surround it with soft whites, natural textures, and gentle lighting. The result? A coastal-inspired nursery that feels fresh, nurturing, and timeless - where your little one grows amid sea breezes and gentle stories. 

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