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The sounds of waves crashing against the shore, the salty air, and the cool ocean breeze envelop you in such a state of tranquility and serenity that it makes it difficult to leave the coast. Imagine feeling that same way all year long, no matter where you live. You may not be lounging seaside, but you can bring the relaxing coastal resort vacation feeling into your home with a southern seaside aesthetic. Keep reading for a few style ideas that’ll help you bring the beach home.

Coastal Home Decor

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If you can’t make it to the beach, bring the beach to your home! You don’t even need to take on a time-consuming home remodel or renovation to achieve your dream space – all you need is beach themed home decor. Accent rugs, wall and tabletop signs, and even kitchen goods can transform any space into your own coastal resort retreat in an instant.

Consider your design style and the feel you want to create to choose your perfect pieces. If you’re more minimalist, you can choose one piece of colorful accent decor to stand out against a muted color palette and simple furniture. For a bright, tropical feel, you can mix and layer pieces throughout your home.

Natural Materials & Textures

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Replicate the beauty of the coast with a little help from natural textiles, materials, and textures. These organic elements help to create the serene, inviting landscape within your home, while adding visual interest and contrast to your decor. Try to look for decorative objects or decor that use linen, cotton, jute, rattan, and bamboo, which have a beachy casual feel reminiscent of a beach house vacation. When it comes to furniture, choose pieces made of wicker, driftwood, or reclaimed wood, such as modern accent cabinets or wicker chairs. These natural pieces add warmth and a touch of beach charm that’ll feel like you’re sitting on the seaside.

Sea-Inspired Color Palette

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The right beach color palette is key to turning your home into paradise. Think about the beautiful colors of the southern seaside: blues, greens, soft white, and sandy beige. Your palette should make you feel as though you’re sitting seaside at the Emerald Coast. Use a combination of wall paint, art, and furniture to create a cohesive look in your space and prevent things from appearing too monotonous.

Layer the colors! Maximize your natural light by painting your walls the color of your favorite white sandy beach, then add a fun accent wall or have decor pieces that feature vibrant colors like coral, bright yellow, and deep sea blue.

Lively Florals & Greenery

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Creating your home seaside oasis is all about bringing the outdoors inside, from natural materials to plants. Decorating with flowers, indoor plants, and gardens adds tropical beauty to your home and perfectly complements the neutrals, emerald and seafoam greens and blues, and warm beach sunset colors of your paint and decor. It’s also a wonderful way to bring liveliness and vitality into your space – something you’ll especially appreciate during those dreary winter days. Don’t have a green thumb? Artificial plants and flowers will create the same effect!

Beach Art & Photography

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Adding artwork is one of the easiest ways to bring the beach into your home and set the entire mood. You have two options that can be used separately or together: your own photography and beach artwork. If you have your own snaps of a previous beach vacation, you can display them on your walls or mantel in beach themed frames to transport you straight back to the sandy beaches. Alternatively, you can select beach themed art that showcases the unmatched beauty of the coast – either abstractly or realistically. Play around with size and color to create a focal point, create an art gallery wall, or accents to your space.

Give Your Home Seaside Style

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Whether you live near the beach or you want to capture the island vibes of summer, you can infuse seaside style into your home with the help of a little color and beach decor. Play around to see what works for your style and your home will be transformed into your own personal paradise in no time!

By Andrew Lemieux