Guest Picks: Get Beachy With a Casual Coastal Living Room
Live easy in a room full of natural textures and colors borrowed from the sand and sea
As summer approaches, I start thinking light, bright and soothing pieces for interiors. I want to create fresh spaces that are both casual and relaxing. I do this with subtle colors and an assortment of textures, and then I sprinkle in fresh, bold patterns as accents. June is the month that my family always took our annual trip to the beach, so I want to inspire you with a light coastal style that's perfect for updating any interior. — Elizabeth from The Mustard Ceiling
Chunky Wool & Natural Jute Rug
Sisal is one of my favorite rug materials. Its light color and strong texture add a simple beauty to any space. Because it's a natural fiber, it's perfect for a casual, summery cottage look.
Diamond Pouf
I would use this navy and white pouf as an accent piece in any coastal-inspired room. If carefully placed, it will help your eye move from the navy accent pattern to other accents throughout the room.
Beach Style Candleholders
Group a couple of these lanterns together, fill them with sand and add a light pillar candle.
Rope Knot Doorstop
A coastal-inspired design would not be complete without a nautical-inspired rope knot doorstop. It is a functional and fun accent piece.
Curved Storage Basket
I love this large basket from West Elm. It is light in color, has a lot of texture and is perfect for organizing and storing everyday items.
SW7001 Marshmallow Paint
I prefer to keep the walls light and bright in a coastal-inspired living area.
Sea Salt SW6204 Paint
I love a painted ceiling! I would love to paint my ceiling this soft, neutral blue-green color to mimic the typical outdoor covered porch ceilings in the South.
SL Sea Grass Hurricane
Three glass and sea grass hurricanes are terrific accent pieces. Fill each with seashells and group them together.
PB Comfort Slipcovered Sofa
A casual slipcovered sofa like this one is easy to clean and comfortable for a beach retreat.
Contemporary Floor Lamps
This floor lamp is simple in style. It would be perfect cozied up beside the sofa for extra light in the evenings after a full day at the beach.
Navy Blue Casablanca Pillow by Zourra Designs
I use a lot of pillows to add interest to a design. I prefer to mix patterns and scales to draw your eye to the sofa and make it a focal point in the room.
Designer Decorative Blue and White Suzani Outdoor Pillow Cover by Making Fabulou
Pair this navy and blue-green suzani pillow with the soft blue-green pillow below and the navy quatrefoil pillow above.
Green-blue Geometric Pillow Cover by Motif Pillows
This soft blue-green pillow would mix well with the other pillows in this ideabook.
Kilim Ottoman, Olive
I always picture soft woods with tan and cream striped fabric in a seaside escape. This ottoman works well with the sofa, and it could become extra seating or be used with a tray as a coffee table.
Clift Glass Table Lamp Base, Clear
Glass jug lamps with natural shades are light and airy, adding to the soft and natural feel of a summer seaside escape.
Riviera Stripe Drape
Soft blue-green and ivory striped curtains are neutral, but can still add a little bit of interest to light walls in a coastal-inspired interior. The soft blue-green also ties in with the ceiling color in this ideabook.
Vintage Seashells Prints by Alga Net
Gallery walls are perfect for filling up large wall spaces. To keep with the coastal theme, I think a sea-inspired wall in ivory and navy is the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to the space.
Parson's Wall Mirror, Natural Grass Cloth
Sea grass mirrors are light in color, natural in texture and add a nice element to any space.
PB Essentials Drape Rod
I like the casual feel of this simple wrought iron curtain rod. The dark iron draws your eye in, but the simplicity of the hardware keeps the focus on the draperies.
PB Essential Clip Rings, Cast Iron
Rings with clips are a good way to keep your draperies feeling casual.
Faux Spike Coral
No coastal-inspired design is complete without a piece of coral. It is light, bright and adds another element of texture to the room.
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