Pottery Barn’s Seashell Decor Will Give Your Home Vacation Vibes All Year Long

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One of the summer’s hottest decor trends is redefining a coastal cliché, and I’m obsessed. On a recent trip to Pottery Barn, I felt transported all of a sudden to a seaside souvenir shop (in the best possible way). Everywhere I looked, trinkets adorned with seashells lined the shelves. But these seashell pieces aren’t just nostalgic clutter; they’re part of a larger trend.

Apartment Therapy first noticed the seashell decor trend on the rise in designer homes last spring. From a controversial shell-encrusted fireplace surround, to shell mirrors and elaborate seashell mosaics — and now, Pottery Barn’s summer collection — it seems like seashells might be here to stay a while. 

Credit: Emma Dangel

7 Souvenir Shop-Inspired Pieces from Pottery Barn’s Summer Shell Collection

This whimsical collection is filled with coastal treasures. From the classic kitschy souvenir shop finds to more subtle swaps (like these shell napkin rings), incorporating shells into your space adds a bohemian touch that embodies relaxing beach vibes. Check out a few of our favorite shell-encrusted finds below. 

Shell Jewelry Box
$100$69

This jewelry box is a quintessential souvenir shop find, but with a more elevated aesthetic. The box comes in two designs, one fully encrusted with white shells and another mosaic-like design with beads and shells. It also features a spacious opening, so you can use it to store coasters, TV remotes, and other coffee table knick-knacks instead of jewelry. 

$69 at Pottery Barn
Tava Shell Frames
$25$17

You don’t have to live by the beach to decorate your mantel with shell frames. These seashell frames feature a woven straw texture adorned with small white shells. They come in three different sizes and are a simple yet effective way to switch out your decor for the summer.

$17 at Pottery Barn
Mira Shell Candle Holder
$70$48

These seashell candlesticks are a playful upgrade to your credenza or dining table in the summer. Apartment Therapy’s style editor, Emma Dangel, spotted them in-store — and yes, they’re just as gorgeous IRL. They’re available in two different heights and look gorgeous as a matching pair, giving off a kitschy yet elevated look. 

$48 at Pottery Barn
Mira Shell Hurricane Candle Holder
$89$62

These shell-encrusted decorations pack a punch, so if you’re drawn to the style but want something just a bit more subtle, consider these hurricane candle holders. The candle holders feature a glass cylinder with a low-profile shell base that gives coastal-chic without feeling too beachy. 

$62 at Pottery Barn
Decorative Shell Box
$199$139

If you’re a fan of the classic shell jewelry box but want something more substantial, this decorative shell box is the way to go. The stunning trinket box features a wooden base with white seashells carefully secured in an intentionally chaotic manner, giving it a chic bohemian aesthetic.

$139 at Pottery Barn
White Shell Rope
$35$27

A shell rope is such a fun (and underrated) item to pick up from a local souvenir shop, thanks to its versatility. You can lay one on a table, add it to a wooden dish on a coffee table, or hang one from a doorknob, or even on the wall. This Pottery Barn version adds a ton of great texture to any decor moment. 

$27 at Pottery Barn
Polished Decorative Shell
$30

Step into any souvenir shop by the beach, and you’ll undoubtedly find a collection of shiny shell dishes. This polished shell trinket dish is totally reminiscent of those, but on a larger and sleeker scale. Use it to hold jewelry in your bathroom, or your keys in an entryway. 

$30 at Pottery Barn

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