Coastal Style Made Luxe: Creating an Elegant Seaside Oasis
Designing Calm, Elegant Spaces Inspired By the Ocean
There is something profoundly peaceful about spaces influenced by the coastal aesthetic.
The ocean has an innate tranquility and splendour that we aim to capture in coastal interiors. Much like standing on the shoreline when the breeze hushes and the waves gently lap, the goal is to create spaces that instil a sensation of deep serenity, freedom, timelessness, and calm. Here are some tips how to embrace the coastal aesthetic for a home decorated with the peaceful beauty of the ocean in mind.
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Design Coastal Elegance: How to Craft a Sophisticated Seaside Decor
I'm back today to share some tips for creating beautiful, elegant coastal interiors that embrace the emerging "quiet luxury" trend. This look combines high-end elements with a relaxed, zen-like simplicity. Follow these 8 tips to bring the spa-like atmosphere of a 5-star beach resort right into your own home.
Create a calm palette. Stick to soft, neutral wall colours like barely-there blues, greens, taupes, and ivories. Paint or select furniture in these quiet tones. Then add interest with texture - think rough driftwood tables and cosy linen sofas.
Choose natural materials. Natural fibers like cotton, linen, jute, and wool add warmth and a subtle luxury feel. Use organic textiles for window coverings, pillows, throws, and rattan or bamboo for furniture. Natural seagrass or sisal rugs also fit perfectly.
Display collected treasures. Gather special seashells, smooth stones, coral, or sand dollars from your beach adventures. Arrange simply on open shelves or in glass bowls. This creates an effortless coastal elegance.
Incorporate wood accents. Natural wood finishes connect us to nature. Look for tables or shelves made from raw edged reclaimed driftwood. Or select furniture with warm cedar or oak finishes.
Add refined nautical touches. Display a vitrine shelf stacked with white coral and shell-shaped candles. Or hang an abstract rope art piece on the wall. These elevated marine touches whisper luxury.
Show off the views. Frame beautiful ocean vistas by hanging sheer linen panels on windows and glass doors. This filters light softly and adds a touch of breezy privacy. For homes without water views, hang seascape art or classic nautical painting to conjure up memories of days by the shore.
Create designated relaxation zones. Carve out separate sitting areas with wicker chairs, benches, or chaise lounges. Layer in wool throws and linen pillows for quiet comfort.
Let the breeze flow in. Open windows beckon the fresh ocean air indoors. Strategically placed ceiling fans also keep the air circulating for an easy, coastal feel.
Follow this formula - organic textures + elegant details + a dash of oceanfront tranquility - and you're guaranteed to design personal coastal interiors that feel both luxuriously indulgent and wholly rejuvenating.
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Coastal Style Interior Design
Before you go, I'd like to showcase our expansive selection of coastal interior guides. These detailed style guides offer a treasure trove of information on the latest trends and techniques for achieving various coastal aesthetics. Whether you gravitate toward breezy beach cottage, modern nautical or relaxed coastal farmhouse decor, or just want to emulate the sun-drenched coastal flair of a Mediterranean villa, or love the glamorous yet laidback feel of a beach house in the Hamptons; even discover the latest coastal trends such as coastal tenniscore, coastal grandmother or coastal cowgirl — our guides make it easy to dive into the look you love.
With insights on everything from coastal colour palettes and furniture must-haves to accessorising finishes and lighting, they are the perfect resource to reference as you embark on your own coastal design journey. I encourage you to explore the wealth of inspiration in our collection of style guides and let them spark ideas for your dream coastal oasis.
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