Coastal designs of summer and the decor accents, palette selections, and classic in the style of accessories that exemplify coastal chic inspire this show and tell.
Sightings of retail sources rush to fall and Halloween in mid-July is just a bit too early for me, and although this heatwave is currently zapping the summer living life out of many, fun in the sun days and summer nights is still a working season.
You may ask yourself what attributes truly define coastal design style.
Cozy (yes, cozy) lays the foundation, natural elements set the tone, serene seaside and sky scenes inspire the palette, and the implementation of classic decor accents the necessary element to create an understated yet elegant aesthetic.
Customarily when the ocean-sea-gulf floats to mind, it conjures up a canvas of natural to neutral sandy beaches, waves of water stroked in crystal blue and aqua green beautifully tipped by curls of white, skies brushed from nature’s pastel palette, and seashells by the seashore in sizes and shapes only matched in marvel by their colors, textures, and patterns.
Inspiration is everywhere, and this Nautical Accent Table with Anchor Base brings to mind the importance of conveying balance and form with thoughtful anchor pieces in design and decorating
On a personal note, when I saw this table I was immediately reminded hope is the anchor of the soul. You know what they say about pieces speaking to you.
Tasteful and timeless coastal home decor accents and accessories accentuate the casual, comfortable, fun, elegance, and seaside sophistication associated with classic coastal style.
Tropical and nautical design styles align on a branch of the coastal designs of summer family tree like that of your favorite second cousin once removed, and in certain design and decor situations are most deserving of an invite to the family reunion, so to speak.
Interior decorating is all about allowing the spaces and places in the home to mirror image our tastes, interests, passion, and personality -the paradigm of personal style.
Photography by Maura McEvoy
Impressions inspire and inspiration directs decor choices.
Stone walls, sand-washed woods, regional antiques, and elegant simplicity throughout is the Maine reason I have fallen in love with Hunting Island, a restored summer cottage featured in “The Maine House,” by Maura McEvoy and Basha Burwell.
When the calendar turns to a new season I generally take the time to reflect on and take stock of design styles- for instance, the popularity, pertinence, and staying power of the classics and the trendy.
Coastal home decor pieces rooted in traditional influences accented with new-traditional interpretations run the gamut from Palm Beach to Palm Springs to life’s a beach style and coastal to tropical points in between.
Experimenting with different aspects of a design style is easy.
Introducing new takes on a classic keeps the decorating fun and fresh, and the decorative appeal of the space visually engaging to you and the eyes that will ooh and ahh over your decorating mastery.
Subsequently, the takeaway is this: the coastal home decor accents and accessories you find to be a stunning reflection of you and your impeccable personal taste is exactly what’s in style.
“We dream in colors borrowed from the sea.”
—Unknown
Dream and decorate in sea to sky colors of soft neutrals and crisp deep tones borrowed from the beauty of the sea.
If a total coastal home decor makeover is in your seasonal update decorating scheme plan, this post is here to give ideas.
If you find you’re leaning more towards refreshing your decor with subtle spot touches to achieve a relaxed day at the beach aesthetic, this post has got you covered like SPF 50 sunscreen.
The core concept of coastal decorating style places the emphasis on creating a comfortable and inviting space rich in layers, textures, and natural elements.
Quite the dynamic color combination tour de force, adding classic blue and white porcelain and ceramic accents to your coastal decorating theme frames a calm, cool, and collected picture.
Designed with scalloped edges and tapered legs with a look reminiscent of a seashell, the Liliane Velvet Barrel Chair is a casual yet elegant choice of accent chair.
Check out consignment shops, estate sales, antiques auctions, and online sites for classic pieces and curiosities destined to become the focal point of the space.
Accents and accessories in traditional coastal design color, texture, and pattern choices infuse the spaces and places in the home with a comfortable seaside chic aesthetic that emphasizes a there’s no place like home or the beach vibe.
I realize black may not be the color that immediately springs to mind when considering the coastal style color wheel, but it’s the color that lends a touch of elegance to any décor style it graces.
See (or should I say sea) what I mean?
Giannetti Home
Coastal elegance is beautifully defined through black decor pieces and accessories.
Some may say this upholstery is more tropical than coastal, however, I say it’s lovely and just the deviation from the too literal design style interpretation needed for the space.
I’m including this lovely video as it is befitting the end to a serene and relaxing day spent oceanside and the end of this coastal home décor extravaganza.
Take a moment, hit play, and take it in.
“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination
and brings eternal joy to the soul.”
—Robert Wyland
Decorating is an adventure in personal style that should always inspire our imagination and bring us immense joy.
Gallery walls adorned in details and turtle shells inspire the palette of color and the palate of taste.
Straight from page 71 in the 1967 edition of the Talk About Good cookbook by members of the Lafayette Junior League, their relatives and friends is Mrs. Helen M. Hayes Turtle Soup II recipe.
Talk about good!
Turtle Soup II Monteleone
Paint colors names spices a Louisiana flavored color palette takes the eye on a distinctive style and taste odyssey.
Preheat oven to 400°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, add salt in an even layer. Bake 10 minutes. Remove ½ cup salt and reserve. Arrange shrimp evenly over hot salt; sprinkle with ½ cup reserved hot salt.
Cover tightly with foil. Bake just until shrimp turn pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard excess salt. Place shrimp on a serving platter; squeeze lemon over shrimp.
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