Coastal Curtains: 10 Sheer Window Treatments With Seaside Style

Saffron Marigold - Updated: November 12, 2021

Our coastal curtains bring your mind’s eye to the sea, the lake, the beach–whatever body of water brings you peace and joy. Find a coastal curtain panel that leads you to imagine the Pacific coast, or a window treatment that carries you away to a lakeside cabin or tropical bungalow. Freshen up your space with a new set of curtains, and you’ll enhance the beauty of your room as soon as you hang the panels on the rod.

navy and cream colored curtains with wave pattern and sign that says Chic Coastal Curtains

Elegant coastal curtains for any room

Inspired by the depths of the Pacific Ocean, curtains from our Pacific Blue collection delivers a seaside motif in the most elegant way. The rich navy blue is zen-like, earthy, and grounding–perfect to use in a neutral space or as a shot of subtle color in any room. Meanwhile, the wave patterned border adds even more visual interest.

navy blue coastal curtains panel with wave pattern

Nautical curtains that nod to the night sky

The sea and the sky–even saying those words conjures notions of nautical navigation. That imagery makes the star patterned companion print to our Starry Nights collection even more fitting alongside coastal decor. These curtain panels are printed on soft cotton and rendered in classic blue with white stars for a timeless design.

indigo blue curtain panel with white star pattern

Hand block printed valances inspired by the ocean

Did you know that our Pacific Blue collection has a companion print? Ocean-inspired and printed in nautical hues, this nautical valance curtain is an artistic way to decorate with shells. It would make such a sweet addition to a beach-themed bathroom or as an accessory for your coastal bathroom decor!

navy coastal curtains with shell pattern and beaded trim

Rich blue coastal window treatments for your seaside cottage

If you love coastal cottage decor, then you’ll want to hang a set of these charming blue curtain panels at your windows! The main print from our Starry Nights collection celebrates all things handcrafted, batik, and nostalgic. We can see these working seamlessly in a cozy lakefront house or cabin near the water. They’d make a great set of bedroom curtains, too.

blue batik curtain panels, handmade and fair trade

Light and breezy white sheer coastal curtain panels

White sheer curtains are quintessential window treatments for a beach house look, summoning pictures of Caribbean or Mediterranean resort suites. Light-filtering sheer curtains from our Royal Mansour collection let the light shine in without creating a blinding glare in your space. Enjoy the soft glow of natural sunlight with these crisp white patterned curtain panels. They’re wonderful in any room, and if you’re looking for beach curtains, you’ve found them!

sheer white curtain panel with Moroccan pattern

A tropical curtain for your beach cottage

Coastal valances don’t only come in shades of blue and white. Sunset colors like mango, peach, and pink would be just right for a beachy bedroom or beach-themed bathroom. Reach for our Tropical Gardens floral curtain panels and valances when your idea of coastal looks more like a tropical getaway than the rugged Pacific Northwest.

colorful tropical floral valance curtain wtih beads

Give your kitchen a coastal window treatment

Real estate in the kitchen is at a premium and often leaves little room for decorating, which is why choosing the right kind of kitchen curtains can impact the look of your space. Kitchen curtains are a quick way to bring in color and pattern, making it easy to bring coastal decor to the kitchen. Try these coastal cafe curtains on their own or with a coordinating valance in watery hues.

blue coastal cafe curtain with boho pattern

Beach house curtains with big style

Truly, is there anything more sophisticated than a white-on-white pattern? We don’t think so! Our Vanilla Glace curtains are as ethereal as an ocean breeze or the stray white clouds that drift slowly over the sandy shores. Trimmed in gold, these white sheer curtains will pair harmoniously with your coastal and beach decor, all while providing an air of elegance at the windows.

sheer white and gold curtain panel with striped border

Bring in the blue beachy curtains for tropical style

A blue floral print marries the idea of classical coastal style with tropical designs. It’s exactly right for a space where you want to decorate with blue but still require a tropical touch. The linens from our Midnight Lotus line depict fragrant lotus blossoms swirling across pools of blue. These would look stunning in a coastal or beach-inspired dining room, a bedroom–just about any room!

floral blue sheer curtain panel

Bright curtains bring that Caribbean resort feeling

Our Dreams of India collection isn’t coastal in theme, but the Jeweled Peacock pattern from this collection would be right at home in a tropical or beach-inspired design. Printed on a bold shade of turquoise, these curtain panels seem like they took a dip in clear turquoise waters and came out with that hue as a souvenir! With gold-stamped emblems and a sari-like feel, these window treatments are everything. They lend a dose of global beauty and regal elegance to any space.

gold and turquoise curtain

You’ll find we carry curtain panels. valances and cafe curtains from most of our collections. Feel free to browse our online boutique for more window treatments, colorways, home decor, and more!

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