Oh My Styled Life

Port Aransas interior design is inspired by the natural beauty, culture, and history of the Gulf coast.  

Along the Gulf Coast near Corpus Christi, Port Aransas is a haven for Texans who appreciate the pace of coastal living and relaxed luxury. Every year, families and friends return to Mustang Island for beach walks, fishing trips, and languid stays at vacation houses brimming with seaside style. 

Designing a home in Port Aransas is all about capturing the relaxed elegance of coastal living. From natural texture to breezy, open spaces, thoughtful design choices can enhance both the beauty and functionality of a seaside retreat. Read on to explore inspiration and design elements that reflect the charm of this coastal haven.  

1. Embrace Coastal Colors 

The color palette sets the tone for a coastal home. Ocean blues, seafoam greens, warm neutrals, and soft whites with blue or green undertones reflect the natural hues of the Gulf and the sky. These shades create an open, airy feel that enhances the connection to the coastal surroundings. Accents of coral pinks like Farrow & Ball’s Calamine or blues like Benjamin Moore’s Carolina Gull or Hale Navy can add a dynamic contrast to softer, traditional hues.  

For more guidance on selecting the perfect paint color for your space, visit our annual paint guide to see what shades are inspiring our team.  

2. Open and Airy Layouts 

Port Aransas interior design should embrace the beauty of indoor-outdoor living. Large windows, sliding glass doors, and expansive patios allow for seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces. Enjoy your own personal Tarpon Inn experience with a long, breezy porch overlooking the water. Inside the home, high ceilings and open floor plans maximize natural light and ocean breezes for an inviting ambiance. O’Hara Interiors often collaborates with local architects to make these design intentions come to life in your beach house.  

3. Selecting the Right Materials and Textures 

Incorporating natural materials into your furnishings or decor such as reclaimed wood, rattan, linen, and stone enhances the organic feel of Port Aransas interior design. Weathered white oak flooring, shiplap walls, and woven rugs create a timeless beach-inspired aesthetic.  

Your interior designer can also help you select materials that will last in seaside conditions, where water, salt, sunlight, and humidity can affect how your design ages. Especially for indoor-outdoor living, materials like teak wood, stone, or all-weather wicker looks great and can withstand the elements.  

Not sure how to furnish your outdoor space? OHI’s own Laura Sockrider spoke with Elle Decor to share advice on outdoor furnishings that are stylish and can withstand the elements, even in South Texas.

4. Find Local Inspiration  

To personalize Port Aransas interior design, O’Hara Interiors incorporates pieces from local art galleries and nautical elements that nod to the area’s culture and history. Driftwood sculptures, and hand-painted tiles inspired by the Gulf can add distinctive character. Thoughtfully curated coastal decor, such as motifs inspired by the Lydia Ann Lighthouse or Chapel on the Dunes, can enhance the maritime charm.  

Beach houses and lake houses are often designed to feel in harmony with their natural surroundings. Read how our Hayward Summer Home project incorporates forest and lake-inspired design motifs.  

In Port Aransas interior design, it’s all about finding the perfect balance between coastal charm and everyday comfort. With natural textures, soft, breezy colors, and thoughtful details, homes here feel both stylish and relaxed.

Get in touch with O’Hara Interiors to discuss how we can elevate your Port Aransas, Texas, home with interior design or furnishings services.