Bring summer into your home year-round with coastal elements.
Searching for a sunny outlook on design? Look no further than a trip to the beach. With its cool colors and relaxed vibe, there’s plenty to love about coastal-inspired design. But you don’t have to live near the shore to enjoy this light and breezy style. Join us for a tour of homes with a common feature: serene summer living every day of the year.

Style Secret #1: Open Floor Plan
Imagine standing on the beach. A light breeze is blowing through your hair, and you’re surrounded by an unobstructed view of sand and sea. Like the beach itself, coastal-inspired spaces should feel open and breezy. Thus, the first secret for a beach-inspired home is an expansive, uncluttered interior. Consider this kitchen/dining/living room. The space has clear sight lines and exudes a casual sophistication sure to make your guests feel right at home.

Style Secret #2: Abundant Natural Light
The next coastal-inspired style secret is abundant light. Install plenty of windows, glass doors and skylights so sunshine can flood into your home. And there’s a reason why white is the hallmark color of coastal interiors: White spreads and amplifies light. Finally, use window treatments sparingly. Something like floaty sheer panels will billow in the breeze and let light gently pass through.

Style Secret #3: Casual Furniture
Wicker and distressed wood are décor staples in coastal design. The white wicker chairs in this sunroom breakfast nook transform the space into a casual place to relax with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Window seats with built-in storage add a functional component to the room. Coastal-inspired style doesn’t have to be fussy. Designer Andrea Woodall used contemporary prints in beachy tones to reference the beach theme without being clichéd.

Style Secret #4: Beachy Hues
White may be a staple in beachy interiors, but classic coastal-inspired style draws from the sand, sea, and sky. Designer Patti Vogel incorporated a tile backsplash in various shades of blue, bringing a refreshing beach feel to this chic bathroom remodel.

Style Secret #5: Subtle Accents
A beach-inspired design doesn’t have to be over the top to be effective (oars, and boats, and fish, oh my!). Evoke the shore with a sandy, neutral color palette accented with light blues and greens. Simple decorative details like throw pillows, coral sculptures, and rope accents give a nod to the look you desire without going overboard.
In conclusion, you don’t have to live by the ocean to have a coastal-inspired style in your home. With the right mix of tranquil colors, organic textures, and playful accents, you can start your beach remodel today!
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