Coastal cool is all about comfort and simple pleasures. The beautiful thing about creating a coastal chic design is your vacation is in your own home! Forgo all the planning, tedious packing and large crowds. Instead, your dream destination is just a few steps away and always ready for you to indulge in the comfort of your own private oasis! Here are a few tips for creating your oasis, you’ll never have to leave the house to relax.
Coastal-inspired fabric
Forget the glam and glitz with this theme! When choosing coastal-inspired fabric for your furniture or curtains, lean towards neutrals, pure white, beige's, blues or organic shapes and tailored stripes. Don’t be afraid to throw in a few neutral-colored pillows with a fish design or tribal pattern or to introduce trim detail in rope or a wood finish.
Make the design authentic with beach finds
Your nautical room needs some symbolism, but don’t go overboard 😂! Too many beach treasures can make the room look tacky. Stay simple. Hang one medium-large sized fish net above your bed and place seashells sporadically throughout. Hang two oars intersecting in an ‘X’ shape above your sofa, or use seashells as a Wind chime. Invite the sea breeze in.
Stand Out with a Shiplap Wall
Shiplap has risen in popularity for a reason—it exudes a cozy, beach-cottage feel that’s perfect for your coastal-themed patio space. While you can get away with a faux shiplap wall for interior spaces, we recommend using real shiplap for exterior walls. And as for color? You can never go wrong with white. Or consider a soft beige or a soothing blue for that extra-special touch.
Finish the look with natural fibers
Add a few touches of rope seen in nautical glass balls or even as cabinet or drawer pulls. The possibilities are limitless here. Or, you could add a jute or sea grass rug. All of these pieces bring a natural warmth and texture to your coastal space.
