Coastal Beach Décor
At the end of this week, I am travelling to Antigua to vacation with my family. We will be staying in a beach side cottage. When I searched for the perfect cottage to rent, I found myself thinking that so much of coastal décor is rather kitschy. I love a coastal home that is designed in a traditional, classic manner in subdued colors with just a few subtle coastal accessories.
Beautiful, classic design so often reveals itself by the subtle use of color, texture and accessories. In most cases of coastal décor, less is more. A coastal look can be achieved simply by using blue accents and a basket of shells. When painting with blue hues, add a touch of grey to tone down the vividness of the blue. Grey-blue tones are much more calming and serene.
I think the coastal accessories in the collage above are beautiful and classic without being over done or over the top. If I ever have the opportunity to design a coastal home, I ill use the “less is more” design principle. The key to classic and chic coastal décor is ruthless editing. Often times what makes a beautifully designed space is what is left out. Please weigh in and let me know your thoughts!
Images via Hadley Court’s Pinterest Board
Angell Vasko says
February 6, 2014 at 5:36 pmI love your blog! You have designed it beautifully and the design photos you chose to display are eye candy. Less is more with coastal beach design. My style is beach cottage and even though I work in television production my passion is interior design as well. I find that it brings me such joy! I do not typically comment on blogs but yours is outstanding so I just had to. Best to you!
Leslie says
February 7, 2014 at 4:55 pmAngel,
Thank you so much for your kind comments. It is so rewarding for my readers to share their passion for interior design. Enjoying the beauty around us is a true joy.
Xoxo,
Leslie
Deb says
January 30, 2014 at 3:35 pmI must know where the curtains are from in the center picture. I have been searching day and night trying to find some like this.
Design Chic says
July 22, 2013 at 5:39 pmI completely agree, Leslie. We are in the throes of remodeling an1800’s coastal home and have certainly tried to apply the less is more concept and use nothing too kitschy – so hope we are pulling that off! Hope you’re having a great start to your week.
Leslie says
July 23, 2013 at 4:04 pmWe would love for you to share pictures of your coastal home!
The Office Stylist says
July 18, 2013 at 1:36 pmLove the blue lamp. What a perfect way to bring the beach to your home all year long.
-Sayeh, The Office Stylist
Leslie says
July 20, 2013 at 6:59 pmI love the lamp as well. Thanks for sharing!
Leslie