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City Style: Create a Huntington Beach-Inspired Space

Author Kristin Minasian

Last Updated May 15, 2024

It’s no wonder Huntington Beach is dubbed Surf City.

Ride the Wave: Give your space an energy to match the laid back vibe of Surf City with calming grey upholstery and splashes of cool blue accents.

Home to the USA Surf Team, the North American Association of Surfing Professionals, the U.S. Surfing Championships and the International Surfing Museum – and, not to mention, some of the most beautiful swells a surfer can ask for – Huntington Beach has cemented itself in surfing history as one of the best places worldwide to catch a wave.

Whether it’s the streetwear fashion, coastal architecture or beachy-chic interiors, everything about the local ambiance pays tribute to a surfing past and present.

And it isn’t just a hotspot for surfers seeking gnarly waves - it’s also home to a Living Spaces showroom. Visit us at our Huntington Beach storeto discover the beachy-chic designs from this article and more.

But the waves – as legendary as they are – aren’t the only reasons millions of tourists flock to the seaside city each year. Whether it’s the miles of biking, hiking and jogging trails with scenic ocean views, dozens of skate parks for every skill level or even the historic shopping and dining hub along Main Street, Huntington Beach has something for everyone.

A Cool Breeze: Whether you’re taking a stroll along the boardwalk or lounging within the comforts of your own home, coastal materials and beachy colors add a refreshing ‘ocean spray’ breeze to the air.

Make a Splash with wall art that brings out the playfulness of long summer days at the beach.

Hang Loose: When the waves are off the hook, your pillow style should be, too!

A Sun-Kissed Glow. You don’t have to stick to light colors to keep a ‘light and breezy’ feel; warm up a coastal space with deeper neutrals for beachy elegance.

Surf’s Up: When searching for your next wave, you need to look upward, not downward, and the same is true when decorating in the coastal style. Look high up to your walls (the higher the better!) with multiple pieces to create a layered aesthetic – and elongate the look and feel of your space.

Huntington Beach Style Picks

62 Inch Oak Brown Wood Tripod Floor Lamp

$259

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22X22 Cedar Green Marled Textured Woven Throw Pillow

$65

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11 Inch White Terracotta Cylinder Vase

$39

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Accent Throw-Cantina Ocean

$47

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Black 26 Inch Metal Bird Wall Decor

$114

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Accent Throw-Dermot Silver Striped

$49

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26X22 Seeking Surf Black Frame Rectangle

$171

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30X40 Ocean Surf With Gallery Wrap

$195

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