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Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
The Uttermost Accessories Wool Poufs pop from the neutral wood flooring.
How do you feel when you are exposed to the sunshiny coasts and salty air of coastal towns? Coastal homes are lucky to feel the crispness of the fresh air and the brightness of the life-giving sun almost every day.
Coastal design is a decorative theme that is inspired by nautical accents and weathered furniture. It also infuses different shades of blue, pale finishes, and other maritime elements (e.g. anchors, compass, helms, and replica or preserved pieces of marine life).
Whether you have a home in the middle of Malibu or you live elsewhere but would want to have a home that looks beachy all-year-round, it is the same. You have to know which elements should be included and which ones should not even be seen in your habitat.
Marine Colors
The coastal palette is often inspired by beach colors such as the color of the ocean, the greenness of the sea foams, the grays of a driftwood, and the neutrality of the brown sand. You can also be bold and decorate with hints of crimson and then you will have achieved the preppy, tailored look.
Coral bursts are also very much welcome as they can add a pop of color to softer hues. In order to emphasize the freshness of your surroundings, you can add decorative elements with sails, cream curtains, and other marine-colored linens.
Marine Stripes
There are very few elements that are tried and tested in terms of giving you the perfect marina or coastal look. Thick stripes or even pinstripes can capture the beholder’s attention. They also give the impression that you have a wider space or a higher ceiling depending on which way the stripes go.
Get inspiration from beach chairs as well as the sailor outfits. Use wide stripes, cabana-style, to balance the rest of the decorative elements.
Maitland-Smith Living Room Black Iron Coral Motif Console Table, Green Stone Base, Brass Accents, Beveled Glass Top comes with the right coastal elements for your beach-inspired home.
Sea Corals
Using corals as a decorative element adds vibrance to any coastal home. Have you seen the colors of the coral reefs? There are so many hues to choose from. Add coastal décor and you will have staged a Bohemian look as well with reference to the oceans and Mother Nature in general.
What’s Coastal Life without Wicker?
Giving your home a weathered look (which is needful for this theme because of the constant spray of seawater brought about by strong sea breezes) is as easy as adding some wicker chairs. Comfortable and durable wicker chairs are a staple in indoor seating and patio pieces.
Glass Accessories
Choose the right glass accessories for your coastal-themed home. Your home will definitely sparkle like the glint of the sun on water if you are able to pick the right pieces.
Find the green or blue glass options which best capture the hues of the oceans.
Driftwood + Rope
Driftwoods present a ghostly silhouette for any space. What could be a more natural finish for your coastal space than this? Find driftwood décor such as lamps, frames, and other pieces.
As for rope accents, be sure to use those with natural fibers. Ropes lend an apt nautical touch to your theme especially when they are used as wall art, on baskets, and as decorative accessories.
Hardwood Floors and Furniture
Hardwood pieces are not only beautiful, they are also timeless. Wood pieces are elegant and warm while flooring made of hardwood provides the classic look that makes visitors cozy up to your place.
Pouf as Added Seating
Pouf is mobile, miniature versions of the ottoman. They are flexible to use and they can provide comfy seating.
Play around with the textures and styles of various poufs. Check out those with preppy colors like coral, crimson, and navy blue to make your work of decorating your home a lot easier.
Woven Baskets Galore
Choose the rope or wicker types if you want to add woven baskets as extra storage units.
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Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Hancock and Moore Living Room Marina Chair 4312
A marina is a dock or area where boats, yachts and sea supplies are commonly found. Unlike the port, though, it will not be able to accommodate large-scale seafaring vessels. The marina is a smaller basin that only holds a number of yachts.
What’s great about living by the sea is that you get to do a lot of recreational activities. Not all people are blessed with homes by the seashore so you can just recreate the refreshing look by adding the right elements.
So, your goal is to set up a place that looks great to sunbathe in and practically enjoy life.
Marina and Nautical Fashion
The nautical look is extremely hot during summer seasons. And with spring having unfolded, you have but a limited moment to prepare for a change in atmosphere.
Nautical fashion is a classic style especially in clothing. The design gets its inspiration from the sea and everything else around it. So, yes, in the fashion industry, denims, boat prints, anchors and tea dresses are a huge hit.
But how can you translate all these into interior design?
Maitland-Smith Accessories Cast Brass Frog Rowing Boat 1254-359
Salivating for the Marina Theme
With the warmer season approaching soon, a lot of homeowners are thinking how they can update the look of their habitat. Think of balmy breeze, sands, sun and boats.
Keep in mind that the shoreline is a pretty simple place. All you have to bear in mind are the deep blues and the colors of stones, sunny yellow, orange hues, even bright pinks.
White and navy stripes are a classic pattern for the marina look. You can use this pattern on the slip covers, walls, throw pillows, curtains, and area rugs. Pick just one of these, though, so you do not end up creating chaos.
For a bolder take on this style, use two contrasting colors like bright red or yellow.
If there is another thing that’s screaming marina, it would have to be seashells. These are a wonderful addition to the marina theme. Pick different kinds of shells then arrange them in a glass bowl or a vase. This is an organic piece that you can also dye or paint. If you don’t want them to look juvenile, then stick with the sun-bleached shells out there.
Ornate anchors, boats and sea life paintings can also be added. These will give your home an instant character. Again, be sure to use these in moderation. Pick just one or two pieces to work on. You can also set up additional storage. Consider having distressed chests or wicker baskets.
The metals don’t have to end with the boats and anchors. You can also mix brass with wood and any element that’s deep blue-colored. Frame these with a sea of white to complete the look.
Unexpected textures are also a great way to experiment with this theme. Use grass cloth right next to a white door. Add some black and white geometric flooring for a more vintage look. For more on vintage look, you can also add rope-framed mirrors. These can be hung in practically any room in your home.
If you want to take marine life a tad further, then you can use boat lights and have them recessed for a more marina appeal. If you have a pool, then have some underwater light installed.
Now, if you’re growing tired of the red, blue and white hues, then you can also go with sea foam green, or try the hottest colors of 2017 such as turquoise or emerald green.
Lastly, go easy with the nautical throw pillows. These are meant to be mixed with non-nautical patterns such as tribal, batik, plaid, ikat or geometric.
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Thursday, November 24th, 2016
The Tommy Bahama Home Living Room Golden Isle Sofa 1604-33 has colors and patterns that are perfect for your beach-inspired home.
Would you like to learn some tips that could help you set up a beach-themed home? Here they are –
Open and Breezy
You would need tons of light to make the look appear legit. To let in more sunlight, use sheer curtains only and pair these with a white slipcover.
You can add to the breeziness of the room by hanging a wood-framed mirror. This should be a commanding object that would also reflect the light outside.
Surround these elements with other items in varying scale but in the same style.
Pair Colors
What could be more coastal than an all-white room? Just add a few bursts of color and you’d achieve a sunny look that’s hard to equal.
Use Pearly Shells
Find some items made with shells like a chandelier, a lampshade, or any piece of furniture. The shells offer a more elegant and sophisticated beach appeal.
Be Minimalist
No coastal home is complex. It is often understated with subtle colors such as blue and white. Pair this color palette with any coral-inspired accessory to complete the uncluttered look that’s perfect for your chosen theme.
Search for Eccentric Colors
Beach-inspired homes can also appear interesting if you add a little quirkiness to them. Tropical elements that may seem simple could offer the eccentricity needed for your home to still stand out. Consider having pineapple wallpaper, some basket pendant lighting fixtures, and some beach balls by the entryway.
Wanna bring in some sand? Don’t hesitate.
Being eccentric does not mean that the peaceful feeling would vanish. You can still have a soothing coastal theme by incorporating beach glass bottles, white shells and furnishings.
Rattan and Wicker Are Your Best Buddies
Rattan chairs look natural in a coastal environment. Add it to a casual dining room or put it in your patio to make the most of the picturesque views outdoors.
Use Water-Worthy Blues
Any adorable beach home has a shade of blue somewhere. So go ahead and make those white walls stand out by blending them with varying shades of blue. Doing so will give you a calming effect, one that’s common in coastal areas. Finalize the look by adding nautical pillows and some wicker baskets as storage units.
Use Assorted Textures
A wide array of fabrics could provide a relaxed atmosphere that is equal to beach living. A small painting with hints of blue will evoke visions of the skies and the grand ocean. Have this framed and placed atop the coffee table. Add balled twine and some distressed accessories for a weathered look.
Set Up a Gallery Wall
Create a wall that would serve as your gallery for those simple black frames. Switch the artworks that you would use in these frames as the seasons change. You can also frame simple works such as starfish and shells.
The Winners Only Bedroom Panel King Bed BAC2001KN will sit beautifully in any rustic or ocean-inspired bedroom.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Why not take your theme and go all the way? While having painted the walls with white and adding blue accessories, create a boathouse of sorts by hanging an oar right above your bed.
The Marine Dining and Living Areas
Buy some chairs which you could paint with semi-gloss white. White is a color that would make these pieces disappear right to the walls. The space would then look less busy and could even help open it. White furniture on white walls as backdrop also is a super cool pairing which has a huge impact on your design.
Use this same mixture on your living room. To offset the monochrome look, use flowers and accents that come in vibrant colors. Limit their use, though, in order to stick to your marine theme.
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