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Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
The Uttermost Accessories Wool Poufs pop from the neutral wood flooring.
How do you feel when you are exposed to the sunshiny coasts and salty air of coastal towns? Coastal homes are lucky to feel the crispness of the fresh air and the brightness of the life-giving sun almost every day.
Coastal design is a decorative theme that is inspired by nautical accents and weathered furniture. It also infuses different shades of blue, pale finishes, and other maritime elements (e.g. anchors, compass, helms, and replica or preserved pieces of marine life).
Whether you have a home in the middle of Malibu or you live elsewhere but would want to have a home that looks beachy all-year-round, it is the same. You have to know which elements should be included and which ones should not even be seen in your habitat.
Marine Colors
The coastal palette is often inspired by beach colors such as the color of the ocean, the greenness of the sea foams, the grays of a driftwood, and the neutrality of the brown sand. You can also be bold and decorate with hints of crimson and then you will have achieved the preppy, tailored look.
Coral bursts are also very much welcome as they can add a pop of color to softer hues. In order to emphasize the freshness of your surroundings, you can add decorative elements with sails, cream curtains, and other marine-colored linens.
Marine Stripes
There are very few elements that are tried and tested in terms of giving you the perfect marina or coastal look. Thick stripes or even pinstripes can capture the beholder’s attention. They also give the impression that you have a wider space or a higher ceiling depending on which way the stripes go.
Get inspiration from beach chairs as well as the sailor outfits. Use wide stripes, cabana-style, to balance the rest of the decorative elements.
Maitland-Smith Living Room Black Iron Coral Motif Console Table, Green Stone Base, Brass Accents, Beveled Glass Top comes with the right coastal elements for your beach-inspired home.
Sea Corals
Using corals as a decorative element adds vibrance to any coastal home. Have you seen the colors of the coral reefs? There are so many hues to choose from. Add coastal décor and you will have staged a Bohemian look as well with reference to the oceans and Mother Nature in general.
What’s Coastal Life without Wicker?
Giving your home a weathered look (which is needful for this theme because of the constant spray of seawater brought about by strong sea breezes) is as easy as adding some wicker chairs. Comfortable and durable wicker chairs are a staple in indoor seating and patio pieces.
Glass Accessories
Choose the right glass accessories for your coastal-themed home. Your home will definitely sparkle like the glint of the sun on water if you are able to pick the right pieces.
Find the green or blue glass options which best capture the hues of the oceans.
Driftwood + Rope
Driftwoods present a ghostly silhouette for any space. What could be a more natural finish for your coastal space than this? Find driftwood décor such as lamps, frames, and other pieces.
As for rope accents, be sure to use those with natural fibers. Ropes lend an apt nautical touch to your theme especially when they are used as wall art, on baskets, and as decorative accessories.
Hardwood Floors and Furniture
Hardwood pieces are not only beautiful, they are also timeless. Wood pieces are elegant and warm while flooring made of hardwood provides the classic look that makes visitors cozy up to your place.
Pouf as Added Seating
Pouf is mobile, miniature versions of the ottoman. They are flexible to use and they can provide comfy seating.
Play around with the textures and styles of various poufs. Check out those with preppy colors like coral, crimson, and navy blue to make your work of decorating your home a lot easier.
Woven Baskets Galore
Choose the rope or wicker types if you want to add woven baskets as extra storage units.
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Thursday, November 30th, 2017
What could be more obvious than a sailboat for a decorative element in a beach home?
Add this Summer Home Landscape Mirror with its nature-inspired frame to complete the theme.
What could be more relaxing than the interiors of a beach house? From where you’re lying, you can see the waves lapping and the coconut trees swaying to the gentle sea breeze. Don’t you just love the benefits that come with beach living?
There are no limits to the health benefits that you can get by staying at the beach. Sand is one of nature’s best exfoliants, also, you get to sleep better because of the oceanfront views. It becomes so much easier to get rid of stress when you hear your children playing by the shore with the wind bringing about the waves that touch their feet.
And here’s the most superb benefit of all – you get to soak tons of Vitamin D, helping your bones, teeth, and immune system function properly.
Let’s say you’re living in the city, you might now be wondering how you can bring home these benefits with you. What steps do you need to make so that you get to enjoy a beach house minus the beach?
Let the Ocean Inspire You
Designing a home that is patterned after a beach house is as easy as getting inspirations from the ocean. You will need shells to decorate your home’s interiors. And on your next beach vacation, be sure to take lots of photographs. You will eventually frame and use these to decorate the walls of your marina-inspired home.
Use nature’s amazing colors, textures, and patterns. Blend these elements in your home’s interior and open up your windows so that you would enjoy the outdoor landscape.
Let In the Light
‘No landscaping to enjoy? Then just draw those curtains and let in a lot of sunshine. That brightness should spell the lovely ambiance that is always to be enjoyed at the beach.
No beach house has a small window. The purpose of large windows is to let in the breeze and so you can readily enjoy the beauty of the beach. If you want just a tad of privacy, then have some sheer curtains hung.
Make it more natural by adding alternative window coverings such as light fabrics or bamboo blinds.
Use Neutrals with Dashes of Sunny Yellow and Bay Blue
If you’re wishing to replicate the amazing colors of the sand, then have a beige or tan carpeting laid out. Let this sit atop your wooden floorboards. These design solutions are attractive and at the same time still elegant.
Now think about the hues that you will include on your palette. Neutrals are your best friends. Use a lot of browns, beige, white or cream. These colors open up your home and make it look spacious. Add some blue and yellow hues for a more playful and interesting vibe.
Summer Home Bamboo Nightstand
Yes to Plank Panels
Your beach rooms will surely look as such if you use simple painted plank panels. Plank paneling is a board that comes in different lengths and sizes. These wall panels interlock to provide you that seamless, beach flooring that you enjoy inside those cottages during your vacations.
Add Beach Furnishings
Don’t forget to have adequate furnishings that scream only one thing – this is a beach-inspired home. Always find a balance between robustness and luxury. Must-haves include coffee tables (preferably those that have storage spaces beneath them), folding couches (for those unexpected beach vacay crashers), a long, heavy dining table to sit everyone in the family.
Check out also the furniture pieces that can sit out in the sun. These are those typical sunroom pieces such as a reading chair and a side table to go with it.
Lastly, learn to accessorize like a pro. Keep everything uncluttered, natural, and fresh.
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
FFDM Summer Home Collection epitomizes the beauty of nature.
Who cares if it’s another season and you’d want to feel the warmth of summer in your home? Just picture the beauty of this sunny season, from curtains billowing in the gentle wind, shell décor, freshly-squeezed orange juice, and such, and you would be begging to get into the summer vibe straightaway.
If you’re ready to jump into the summer routine, here are ways to get crafty and creative –
Outdoor Curtains Are In
What could be more summery than white curtains hung outdoors? Add these ASAP to your lovely porch, they are the perfect provisions for privacy and a little shade.
Pearly Shells and Flowers
Begin your decorating project by filling up, partway, a huge glass vase with sand. You can then add shells that you found on the beach to complete this summer decorative piece. If you have kids, have them help out in filling up the vase with their own shell picks.
If shells don’t tickle your fancy then you can always add wild flowers into the glass jar instead. Snip some flowers from your own garden and have them fill a jelly jar. This is the natural alternative to buying those bottled potpourri in shops.
Fun and Calm
What was that again? Yup, you can actually have both fun and calm on the same deck. Place colorful cushions, your guitar on its stand, and your collection of pottery out on your deck. This is the perfect setup for a series of relaxed afternoons in that area.
‘Want to hold parties instead? That’s possible, too. Invite your friends and have a fun party right by the deck.
The lively color of summer is depicted in this 7070-002CR Rivington 3 over 3 Sofa
The All-Summer Bar
Set up a lovely tray complete with some glasses and lime – these are the starter pieces for your summer bar. Add a few summer drinks that you love and – voila – you have an instant bar right in your home.
‘Want to set up the bar outdoors? Then do so. A cabana would be the perfect alternative to a corner bar in your home. Hang a colorful swinging chair to complete the theme.
Speak of outdoor changing area, if you happen to have a pool in your backyard, then it would also be handy to have a changing booth right outside. Be sure to stylize this booth in your home, too.
Summer Spells Remodeling
Remove all sorts of clutter in your home, especially from the kitchen cabinets. Have the unused pieces donated or handed down. You will be amazed at the amount of breathing space that you’d be able to create with some cleanups.
As soon as you’re done cleaning, you can then bring in a visual masterpiece such as well-chosen driftwood. This cool chunk of wood can be placed as a decorative piece on the coffee table or in your bookshelf.
Summer Colors Only
It’s only logical to use lively colors when setting up a summer-themed home. Use blue as it is the perfect representation of the color of water. This offers a calming and cooling effect that is very gentle to the eyes.
Orange tones also work because it is as energetic as the rays of the summer sun. Use it with yellow or red to bring a zing to your home.
Whoever thought soft gray could also work on a summer theme? Its neutrality will add that classic touch to the bright yellows that you bring in. This gives any home a concrete-like vibe so it is a convenient and cool foundation to your summer elements.
Pink is a standalone color that will create an impact that’s difficult to forget. Use champagne pink or hot pink to complement the summer hues all over your home.
The Beach Theme
You can never go wrong with white and blue stripes when it comes to summer design so go ahead and freshen up your bed with these crisp stripes. This fusion of colors provides the needful beach house elegance so shop around for the coolest bedding and accessories.
Bring in a surfboard, roll up some beach towels by your front entrance, have everything as bright and sunny as your disposition and, yes, no one can beat your lovely summer theme.
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