You haven’t been blessed with a lovely home by the coast as you’ve dreamed of for long? Not to worry, you don’t have to be anywhere near the beach to be able to capture the coastal charms with the help of décor. I don’t have to tell you that in addition to being very pleasing to the eye, this solution is also great on your wallet too.
So, what’s to know about the coastal style? Well, to be able to pull the space together in a harmonious way, you have to remember it’s about bringing elements in that evoke a sense of serenity and relaxation all year round – the kind you get at the beach. Anything natural and bright, both in the form of colours as in materials, is more than welcome.
If you don’t think you have the sufficient budget to implement a fully coastal effect, yet you want to make an impact on your abode and lifestyle, then use the help of walls and suitable décor to get the outcome you’re after. The following ideas can serve as your inspiration.
Wall Prints
There’s no doubt the sea and the beach have therapeutic benefits on a person’s health and well-being. Even when used in a wall décor form, they promote calmness, improve focus and concentration, and even heal body, soul as well as mind. Translation: you have the green light on inviting more of the beauty of coastal wall prints without breaking your bank.
Everything a person could want in décor to adorn plain white walls with! They’re so versatile, there’s literally the ideal print for everyone’s style and preference. Whether you prefer abstract prints, or wouldn’t mind to adorn your walls with actual photos from beaches from around the world, it’s not a problem as you’re sure to find them.
Depending on the kind of motifs you’re looking for, as well as the hues you most want in your interior, there are various coastal print styles you can choose from. From those featuring all sorts of blues of the ocean, in the likes of turquoise, all the way to different shades of sands, rock formations, cliffs, and landscapes.
Photo prints with sea life, surfers, beach-goers might also be your cup of tea, especially if you want to bring in some more vividness, and there’s something in it for those after watercolour painting prints at a fraction of the costs actual paintings come in. And most importantly, prints come in a wide range of sizes, with and without suitable frames, which further adds to the charm.
Besides deciding on the theme and colour, it’s necessary to consider where and how you plan on using them. If you plan to use just the one for a beachy focal point in a room, then you might as well get a big one easily placed above a sofa, a pair of armchairs, a bed, a fireplace, and even a console table.
In case you prefer creating a gallery wall, you might want to acquire several smaller coastal wall prints in a similar pattern or hue for arranging them in a uniform look. They’re even nice when paired with other types of coastal décor, as in the example with anchor and nautical details you would buy for a loved one who’s a beach lover, as well as corals and starfish.
Calming Palette
It’s easy to go for something kitschy as incorporating bright orange and yellow or deep blues in your home for a beachy feel. But, if you want to get a calm and relaxing vibe, that also speaks utterly modern and contemporary, then the key is to focus on subtle and soft hues, so be sure to add watery shades of blue in your palette. They team up well with sun-bleached whites, blue-green mixture, coral, pear yellow and tangerine orange for a vibrant eclectic feel.
The way you want to incorporate them is entirely up to you, though my suggestion is to keep the subtle hues for the main elements, in the likes of the walls, floors, and ceilings, whereas the more vibrant and marking tones you use with the décor such as the lovely coastal wall prints. Other items you can use to pour the eclectic charms are textiles in the form of cushions, rugs, throws, and curtains.
Natural Textures
Now these elements have remained popular time and time again, and it’s not surprising given the role they have in the décor – turning it warm and inviting. Therefore you need to invite more of natural as you can, and you have a vast array of options to choose from.
For instance, the timber frames of your coastal wall prints could be combined with timber frames of other décor pieces, such as the corals and nautical detail. Woven accents, in the likes of popular rattan furniture, jute rugs, wicker baskets are all more than welcome.
Even details, such as seagrass place mats and coasters, and seashell vases or mirrors are handy for pulling off the coastal aesthetic. And, don’t forget to count on plants as the ultimate natural elements. Still, to get the authentic coastal vibe, it’s best if you choose types of plants that are typical along the beaches.