The official end of summer may have only been a short while ago, but already many people are wishing for a burst of warm weather for a weekend excursion to the beach. While there’s still plenty of autumn and winter weather to deal with ahead, you can revisit those lazy summer days by decorating your home in modern coastal style. Mixing contemporary appeal with subtle hints of the shore, this style of interior design is perfect for those looking for a change of pace with their decor. Not sure where to get started? Keep these handy tips in mind and you’ll feel like you’re living in a beachside home in no time.
Nautical colors and patterns
The first step toward transforming the look and feel of your interiors is introducing nautical colors and patterns throughout your home. While you don’t need to go overboard with picking new hues, selecting window dressing or seat cushions that feature blue and white stripes or beachy patterns is a good place to start. You can add on to this aesthetic with area rugs in the same bluish palette to create a light and airy feeling in your home.
Modern furniture
It might be tempting to pick up a few antique pieces for your seaside design, but contemporary decor requires up-to-date furnishings. You can keep that authentic beach aesthetic with light-colored attractive pieces like a modern white sofa and matching accent chairs to reinforce the sense of openness and brightness in your living or family room.
Subtle beach accents
It’s important to keep the number of decorative accents limited in a modern coastal home so you don’t run the risk of becoming kitschy, but introducing a few certainly won’t hurt. Consider picking up some artwork or photographs of scenes from the shore, or adding a few seashells and jars of sand on a display table in your hallway. Minor touches like these will keep your home interesting without becoming overwhelming.
Photo Credits
- Skargaarden