You don’t have to live in a coastal town to bring the relaxed vibes of the beach into your home. As a general rule, most beach homes have natural and sea-themed accents. This makes it easy to bring the beach right into your interior decor. With the right colors, textures and accessories, any room in your house can become a nautical haven. Here are some simple ways you can use beach decor in your home.
Crisp whites provide a great canvas. With a clean slate, you can add in pops of turquoise, mint or bold beach colors like yellow and red. A navy accent wall really pops with white walls, according to the experts at Southern Westchester painters. Painting a striped accent wall is another great option to create a nautical space. If you prefer the bright, bold colors but don’t want to overwhelm the wall space, incorporate them in the accessories like pillows, rugs, paintings, etc.
When it comes to furniture, it’s all about the textures and fabrics. Wrought iron bed frames transport you right to the beach, as will wicker chairs in a sunroom or family room. Get creative and repurpose a crab trap into an end table or use wooden tables. In the kitchen, place mismatched chairs around the table for a laid back vibe. Generally speaking, linens and cottons are great fabrics for your couches and chairs. Consider using linen throw blankets or cotton covered throw pillows to accentuate the space.
Accessorizing is a breeze. Finding beachy accessories is easy! Hang various beach paintings over your couch to create a gallery wall, or use knotted coasters on a coffee table. Get very literal with anchors hanging on the wall or a surfboard placed decoratively in a corner. Create a vignette of different beach items on top of an accent table with coral sculptures, candlesticks, mason jars and seashells. Collect driftwood and create a personalized sign for your home or make a mirror with it. Place lamps with knotted rope bases on end tables. Creating a beach atmosphere in your home is simple with the right accessories.
Bright and airy rooms provide a similar atmosphere to a coastal home. To add to the feeling of being at the shore, let the natural light shine in through your windows. When you think of the beach, you think of summer days with the sunshine beaming. Avoid installing to much artificial lighting. Instead, find small accent lamps made from recycled driftwood or rope to add to the beach atmosphere.
Create as much of an open layout as you can. Shore homes typically have vast, open gathering areas. If you don’t already have an island in your kitchen and are capable of installing one, consider having one put in. Islands provide an informal way to dine or a place to hang around and entertain, and help to create the feeling that you’re in a luxurious shore environment.
If your favorite days are days at the beach, then using beach decor in your home can put in you that happy frame of mind all year long. The professionals at Decorating Den have the experience and the materials to create your dream vision. Reach out to the SWAT Design Team today to learn more about how you can work the elements of beach design into your home.