12 Sea Shell DIYs For A Beach Feel In Your Home

sea shell diys for a beach feel in your home

Many of us have already come back from our beach holidays and are already missing the beaches and coasts we’d been to. If you wanna bring a beach or coastal feel to your home, there’s nothing easier than rocking some sea shells in your home decor. What to make of them to bring beach home? Artworks, wreaths, planters, accessories – everything that comes to your mind! Here are some DIYs.

Wreaths

This gorgeous artwork or wreath will bring a relaxed beach feel to your space at once. The piece is made of wooden planks and there’s a sea shell wreath attached. The sea shells are attached to a grapevine wreath and then the whole piece is attached to the wood. The final result is rather rustic and beach-like at the same time, ideal for a coastal farmhouse.

DIY coastal artwork of wood and a sea shell wreath (via amylattacreations.com)

DIY coastal artwork of wood and a sea shell wreath (via amylattacreations.com)

This gorgeous wreath looks amazingly rustic, cozy and beach-like at the same time. This is a large grapevine wreath covered with various sea shells, the wreath itself is spray painted grey to create a brighter contrast with the shells. Make it quickly and spruce up your space with it, it’s a perfect way to add some beach house chic to your front door!

DIY grapevine wreath with sea shells and star fish (via gina-michele.com)

DIY grapevine wreath with sea shells and star fish (via gina-michele.com)

If you wanna add a chic vintage beach touch to your space, this simple wreath is your choice. This decoration is made of a simple foam wreath covered with ribbon and then you just attach some sea shells to it. Add a ribbon bow on the top of the wreath and bring a charming coastal feel to an indoor or outdoor space.

DIY vintage-inspired sea shell wreath with a bow (via justasmidgen.com)

DIY vintage-inspired sea shell wreath with a bow (via justasmidgen.com)

Artworks

I’m head over heels about this craft! This simple coastal pallet art is a perfect way to spruce up your space with a little beachy feel. Making it is super easy even if you aren’t a skilled crafter – take a dark-stained pallet, some rope and a large shell, follow the instructions to make this artwork in just 30 minutes. Enjoy!

DIY coastal pallet art with rope and a large sea shell (via www.kleinworthco.com)

DIY coastal pallet art with rope and a large sea shell (via www.kleinworthco.com)

This gorgeous door hanging can be easily made of driftwood, sea shells and some faux succulents or real air plants. It may be used instead of a standard sea shell wreath on your front door, such a hanging will look more eye-catching, or as beach-style wind chimes if you want. Get inspired and create your cool hanging!

DIY modern sea shell door hanging with fake succulents (via www.homemadebycarmona.com)

DIY modern sea shell door hanging with fake succulents (via www.homemadebycarmona.com)

Invite some positive energy to your home and make it feel beach-like with these cool wind chimes! The chimes are made using driftwood, sea shells, buttons and colorful beads to add texture and interest to the chimes. You may also add something on the top of the chimes or leave them as you like.

DIY beach wind chimes with sea shells, buttons and beads (via poindextr.wordpress.com)

DIY beach wind chimes with sea shells, buttons and beads (via poindextr.wordpress.com)

Pots And Planters

Spruce up your spaces with cool modern decorations like these ones – make planters of shells and sea urchins and put air plants there. Then just place them anywhere you want or hang these planters and pots and your space will get a modern and charming beach feel reminding you of the holidays.

DIY coastal planters of sea urchins and shells and airplants (via craftifymylove.com)

DIY coastal planters of sea urchins and shells and airplants (via craftifymylove.com)

This gorgeous art is easy to make and will instantly bring a beach feel to the space. It includes succulents, moss and shells, and all of them are fake here, though you may find real shells if you feel like it. Just attach the moss and faux succulents inside the sea shells – and voila! make as many as you want and bring a coastal feel.

DIY 10-minute seashell succulent arrangement (via www.craftsbycourtney.com)

DIY 10-minute seashell succulent arrangement (via www.craftsbycourtney.com)

This basket can be used for all sorts of things. It looks great as a catchall for an assortment of things or can be a cover for a planter of any kind. The idea is about taking a usual basket, spray painting it in a shade of blue that you like, attaching ropes and then shells to the top of the basket. Very easy and very beach-like!

DIY sea shell and rope basket planter (via petticoatjunktion.com)

DIY sea shell and rope basket planter (via petticoatjunktion.com)

Other Ideas

Summer parties are going and going! Spruce up your summer party with a slight and cool beachy feel making these gorgeous seashell wine charms for your next beach-themed party. Dress up your guests’ wine glasses for the summer! Seashell wine charms take minutes to make, but they are sure to be a conversation starter at your beach party or backyard barbecue. Read how to make these cuties and surprise your guests!

DIY sea shell wine glass charms for parties (via craftsbyamanda.com)

DIY sea shell wine glass charms for parties (via craftsbyamanda.com)

Walking the beaches while collecting seashells and seaglass is a thing that most of us love to do. Turning these shells into magnets is one simple way to transform your found treasures into functional keepsakes you can enjoy every day. The seashell magnets look adorable displaying vacation photos or to do lists or just on their own. Read how to make them in the source and bring a beach feel to your kitchen!

DIY sea shell fridge magnets (via sustainmycrafthabit.com)

DIY sea shell fridge magnets (via sustainmycrafthabit.com)

If you want to accent your jewelry and store it with style, I have a great beachy idea for you: make these fantastic gilded shell jewelry holders. All you need to do is to gather some shells, bleach them and then just paint them gold. Read the detailed instruction in the source and make these cool holders for yourself or spoil someone with such gifts.

DIY gilded sea shell jewelry holder (via kojo-designs.com)

DIY gilded sea shell jewelry holder (via kojo-designs.com)