A coastal cool design is a great way to bring the relaxing feeling of summer days spent on the beach into your home. The style typically involves decorating with colors and objects found along the coast, such as beiges, blues, and whites. However, there are no exact standards for creating seaside home decor. It’s a matter of what creates a coastal atmosphere for you. However, we will provide some interior design ideas that may help you create a coastal cool home.
Aquatic Home Décor
Coastal home décor varies a lot. You might want a beach house look or something more elegant, but whatever your preference, you’ll find coastal décor to fit it.
Oceanic Living Room Ideas
There are many ways to create a coastal look in your living room. One popular choice is to use a lot of white and light blue: the colors of the water and sky. Using white for the walls and light blue and white for the furniture can work well and create an open, airy feel reminiscent of the beach. For those who prefer a bit more color, you could have blue or sea-green walls with wicker furniture. This creates a less airy look, but it is cozy and still makes for a nautical and beachy feel.
In addition to choosing the right colors, you need to consider your flooring and lighting. Light wood floors are a very good choice for a marina look. However, if you are concerned about moisture or humidity, engineered hardwood floors also look good and are economical. Bamboo is another good option. This flooring not only holds up well but is a renewable material. For lighting, pendant lamps work well, as do lamps with bases made of natural materials. Bases made of woven rattan or teakwood are a good choice that will add to the oceanic vibe.
Coastal Kitchen Ideas
Most aquatic kitchens feature white walls, but there are a lot of color choices. You could have light colors with bold color accents. For instance, you might choose to have white or light gray with blue accents. You can also add other furniture, such as an island in a coastal color. Some people even add colored appliances in coastal kitchens instead of the more common stainless steel. You could choose colors other than shades of blue to contrast with white, such as seafoam green, pink, or yellow. Some people choose a kitchen with very few colors, mainly creamy beige and brown or white, with very few pops of color.
Whatever your color choices, coastal cool kitchens are open and airy with as much natural light as possible. Open shelving can help add to the airy feel, as can placing coastal plants around the kitchen, such as a yucca tree or an areca palm. Light wood flooring can also add to the brightness of the room while helping to give a natural look.
Coastal Bathroom Ideas
A coastal-themed bathroom is attractive and easy to create. You can start by choosing your seaside color theme. Relaxing marina colors, including sandy beige, coastal blue, white, and seafoam green, are perfect options for a bathroom and will remind you of the coast. The colors can be used for accents, tiles, or wallpaper. Your wallpaper could also have a coastal design or nautical pattern. Brushed brass or rustic wood lights work well in a coastal bathroom, as do rattan lighting fixtures. When possible, it is best to allow as much natural light in the bathroom as you can. Coastal plants, such as palms, can add to the coastal theme of your bathroom as well. For your floor, tile or vinyl work well in bathrooms and can be found in a variety of coastal colors and designs.
Coastal Accents
In order to transform your home into a coastal oasis, place coastal accents throughout your rooms. You’ll want them to be in some of the coastal colors we’ve mentioned throughout this article, such as sandy beige, shades of blue, and more. Traditional nautical accents are a tasteful choice and help bring the coast to mind. Seashells, sea glass, and driftwood make nice decorations and can even be used in smaller spaces like bathrooms. Wall art with a nautical theme like beach-themed paintings or nautical sculptures are also good choices that work well in almost any room. Your throw rugs or towels in the kitchen and bathroom can also add to the coastal or nautical theme.
Conclusion
A coastal cool home can bring the feel of the beach indoors no matter where you live. Coastal décor can create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in your home with its cool, comforting colors and open, airy feel. A coastal design also encompasses such a wide variety of colors, furniture, and accessories that you’re sure to find something to suit your tastes. We’ve included many possible options for designing your coastal cool home in this article. But there are many more, and you are sure to enjoy creating your own coastal oasis. Contact Opulent Design Build to get started on your next home project.
