Coastal Chic: Coastal Beach Decor

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

About Leslie Hendrix Wood

Leslie Hendrix Wood is the founding editor of the luxury lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court and an has her own interior design firm, Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors in Midland, Texas.

Leslie received her undergraduate degree in business. She worked briefly in banking and returned to school to earn her MBA.

Upon graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. to work on a Presidential campaign and received a Presidential appointment to a position in International Trade.

At the end of the administration, Leslie returned to her hometown and joined the family oil and gas business, although her first passion has always been, after raising her children with her husband, business and interior design.

When she saw her children were closer to leaving home, she decided to start the blog, Hadley Court. in 2012, which won the Design Bloggers Conference Hall of Fame award for Best New Design Blog in 2013 - a prestigious honor granted by her peers.

In 2014, she is, in addition to blogging, beginning to build the family friendly luxury lifestyle brand: HADLEY COURT, based on her values of Gracious Living, Timeless Design and Family Traditions.

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Comments

Angell Vasko says
February 6, 2014 at 5:36 pm
I 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 pm
  Angel,
  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 pm
I 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 pm
I 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 pm
  We would love for you to share pictures of your coastal home!
The Office Stylist says
July 18, 2013 at 1:36 pm
Love 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 pm
  I love the lamp as well. Thanks for sharing!
  Leslie