10 Style Ideas to Steal From This Beachy, Airy Retreat
Create a coastal feel no matter where you live.
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Create a coastal feel inspired by sand, surf, and sun — no matter where you live.
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Cottage Style
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A wood-paneled ceiling is low-key and casual, and slide doors don't need any room to swing (they're amazing space savers!). If your home gets a lot of sunlight, choose fadeproof fabric for your curtains.
Similar glass bottles,birchlane.com. Tray, $129 for two, birchlane.com. Coffee table and sofa, restorationhardware.com. Rug, westelm.com. Sofa pillow fabric, fschumacher.com. Drapery fabric, kravet.com.
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Layer in Color and Pattern
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Add subtle prints, stripes, and other graphics to boost visual interest in a mostly neutral room. Keep the look calm and cohesive by choosing complementary tones.
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Decorate With Found Objects
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Look no farther than your natural surroundings for pretty accents. Think shells, seaglass, driftwood, or greens.
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Pick a Bold Backsplash
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Use graphic tiles (these are glass and limestone) to create a pretty focal point behind the range. Mix architectural details, like archway cutouts, and pretty pottery to make basic shelving seem special. Turn awkward leftover spaces into shelving for cookbooks and food magazines.
Bar stools, $199 each, restorationhardware.com. Pendant lights, laylagrace.com.
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Chair Pairs
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This home's designer, Becky Owens, made a cozy nook at the foot of the bed with two tufted chairs. Don't have the space? Tuck in an upholstered bench or pouf.
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Create a Spa-Like Sanctuary
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Chrome, marble ,and calming white and gray are timeless in a master bathroom. Skip a traditional shower door or curtain for a cleaner walk-in look. The curved detail on the entryway adds a touch of old-world glam.
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Fancy Up the Vanity
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Instead of one mirror spanning a long vanity, hang two over the sinks. Keep the counter clear and pretty by placing everyday items in apothecary jars.
Jars and accessories, tuvaluhome.com.
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Impromptu Towel Rack
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A reclaimed-wood ladder keeps towels on hand after a soak in the freestanding tub.
Turkish towels, tuvaluhome.com.
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Upsize Your Dining Table
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Maximize guest seating with a large farm-style table. For an unobstructed view outside, opt for a see-through chandelier.
Chandelier and table, restorationhardware.com. Dishware and vases, bloomingdales.com.