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When you start looking to figure out what kind of style you want to go for when decorating your home, you’ll see a variety of styles to choose from. Although, if you want help narrowing down the search, if you want a more relaxing atmosphere where you can unwind and entertain your guests you’ll want to look into coastal designs. This design style started back in the 1950s in New York, in the Hamptons. The popular beach homes that people saw made them want to bring that sense of tranquility and luxury into their own homes. If you want to bring that same look into your home, here are all the basics you need to know, with some extra tips and tricks to fully capture that style.
(Pictured: Maggie Sofa & Loveseat)
The coastal style in interior design is a design style that draws inspiration from the coasts, beaches and oceans of the world. It incorporates natural materials that help you feel connected to nature and light, breezy color palettes to create a sense of relaxation and peacefulness. When trying to bring that coastal look to your home, you’ll want to keep in mind and think about the different colors you want (Tip: Try to avoid using too many darker colors to keep that easy, breezy look.) You’ll also want to be on the lookout for different patterns that you can use to add more visual interest (Tip: Striped patterns, similar to the look of french sailor shirts and plaids are some great patterns to keep an eye out for.) For textures and materials, keep it natural, look for materials like wicker, rope, driftwood, bamboo to really encapsulate the coastal vibe.
(Pictured: Skempton Counter Height Dining Table & 6 Stools)
Need more tips on how to achieve the look you’re wanting? Here are a few tips to keep in mind while you are designing your home.
- Coastal Furniture: When looking for furniture, you’ll want to keep an eye out for pieces with a clean-lined design, light colors and natural textures and materials.
- Natural Lighting: Bring in sheer curtains or some light-filtering shades to help maximize the natural light in your home, you can also add mirrors to reflect light and brighten up dark spots.
- Incorporate the Outdoors: Add natural elements to your decor, such as seashells, coral and driftwood. You’ll also want to look into adding a wooden accent wall or a stone fireplace to bring in more natural textures.
- Balance is Key: Try not to go overboard with the nautical motifs, focus on incorporating more subtle elements and mix your natural elements with modern accents.
- Embrace Greenery: Add potted plants and succulents around your home to bring a healthy dose of color and nature to your home.
(Pictured: Ralinksi Queen Bedroom Group)
Now you can incorporate everything you learned here and create the restful retreat of your dreams. The tranquil vibes, light colors and natural elements will all help you feel ready to relax and unwind after long days. Want to start looking for pieces that will help you achieve the look and aesthetic of a coastal home? You can look and shop online for those perfect pieces here! Need to see furniture in store before making a decision? You can go to our superstore at 4200 W Kellogg Dr. and you’ll be greeted by our sales team who can help make that happen.
