Even if you weren’t able to go on a beach trip with friends, you can still enjoy the same vibe at home. Here are 11 DIY projects which can help you transform your home into a tropical beach oasis.

1. Seashell Candles

Turn your gathered shells into lovely decorative candles, adding a beach-inspired touch to your home.

Instructions: sheknows.com

2. Shell Mirror

Make a wonderful mirror so that your memories from the seaside will be always in front of your eyes.

Instructions: shineyourlightblog.com

3. Faux-Soldered Beachy Bottles

These are an ideal coffee table decor. I would recommend looking for old bottles with interesting colours and designs.

Instructions: theblessednest.blogspot.com

4. Star Shower Curtains

Decorating your shower curtains using shells is a good idea. This will not take more than 5 minutes and you will be rewarded with a bathroom which reminds you of endless summers.

Source: bhg.com

5. Nautical Shadow Box

Collect up all of your beach findings and put them to a fun DIY shadow box. A lovely way to display mementos in your home.

Instructions: blog.darice.com

6. Nautical Rope Mirror

Update an old mirror into something nautical using rope and a glue gun.

Instrctions: upcycledtreasures.com

7. Driftwood Sunburst Wreath

Welcome your guests with an eye-catching driftwood sunburst wreath.

Instructions: sadieseasongoods.com

8. Table With Shell Accents

Give your home a summertime vibe all year long by decorating a table with shells.

Instructions: allyou.com

9. Nautical Style using Rope

Give your bedroom a nod to nautical style, using natural rope to tie grommet curtains to your drapery rod.

Instructions: seasideinspired.blogspot.com

10. Framed Shell Art

Pretty way to display your shell collection!

Instructions: sandandsisal.com

11. Driftwood mirror

Give a plain mirror a beachy twist by adding found driftwood.

Instructions: lbratina.blogspot.com