Gone are the days of shell motifs and fish feature tiles, the new take on beach style isn’t quite so cliché! The current coastal style is a little boho, a little vintage and very relaxed. Think natural fibres, raw wood finishes, mismatched, vintage fabrics and eclectic home wares. Nothing is over styled, providing a relaxed warmth.
Decorating Tips for Coastal Chic:
- Incorporate natural materials. Wood, stone and shells in their most natural state. Nothing is polished or processed.
- Mismatched furniture and décor. Think mismatched chairs, cushions, fabrics and home wares. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns, colours and styles to create a relaxed look.
- Vintage Fabrics. There are so many gorgeous vintage fabrics and they work perfectly for that surf shack/beach house look. Cushions, curtains or bedding are just some of the ways to use vintage fabrics. Also being a tiny bit kitsch works well for an up to date beachy look, as long as its not over the top! Think palm prints in olive greens, faded florals, even a pineapple print on a cushion can work perfectly for coastal style, mix these bold prints with lots of whites to tone down the look a little.
- Relaxed Styling. Don’t over think it, it’s a relaxed feel and over styling can work against achieving a beautiful beachy look. A simple bowl of weathered shells or a single jar of different rocks is enough. white bed linen with a vintage surf print above the bed or a single palm frond in a vase, in other words keep it simple!
Here is a little inspiration for our take on coastal chic…
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