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Step 1
Beach style tends to be eclectic and comfortable. Select furniture that is not fussy - a slip covered sofa is a great example. Collect pieces to go in your room that are not matchy-matchy. Consider shopping at antique stores for unique vintage items. Carefree furniture that does not require drink coasters is best. Solid fabrics create a carefree sophisticated look. Fabrics that look like a Hawaiian shirt should be avoided.
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Step 2
Beach homes usually have beach-type accessories, such as lighthouses, boats, or seashells. The trick is to not overdo it. Consider only using natural elements in your decor, such as the seashells, starfish, coral, or sea fans. Keep the items together as a collection. Examples are to use a clear glass lamp filled with seashells, one shelf with a collection of starfish, or a wall collection of framed sea fans that are spray painted an accent color. You do not want your room to look like a store display or a theme park. Not every surface needs to have an accessory. Spend your money on fewer items that are of higher quality.
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Step 3
Beach houses have a lot of white moldings, paneling, cabinets, and built-ins. Balance all that white with some black touches. You can have black countertops, black curtain rods, black and white photography, and black door knobs. A good beach color for the walls would be a rich aqua or a green blue.
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Step 4
Wood floors are charming and add character to beach decor. Make sure to keep wood and wood-looking laminate away from areas that may get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways from a pool or beach.
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Step 5
Get a lot of hard back books. Display them on bookcases, end tables, and night stands. Consider discarding the paper covers to add character to the room. The room should look as if it has no TV, eventhough one is probably hiding behind a cabinet somewhere.
Comments
sunshine11219 said
on 12/9/2008 thanx for the tips