Coastal Escapes

This time of year coastal inspired interior design is increasingly popular due to its light and bright ambiance and incorporation of seaside themes and colours. Creating a coastal escape within your home interior has never been easier with a variety of accessories, furniture items and colour options available across the high street. This look should not just be reserved for those who live near the sea but also for those who long to reminisce about that laid back and relaxed holiday feel.

Coastal blue is always a great place to start when choosing a colour scheme for your seaside inspired interior design as it comes in a variety of shades and can be teamed with crisp white or soft sandy beige for a relaxed and laid back ambiance. Simple blue and white striped wallpaper will compliment this colour scheme and gives a classic coastal feel to your chosen interior space. If you’re feeling a little more quirky then why not opt for a coastal inspired wallpaper featuring boats or shells that will look great across a large feature wall, chimney breast or alcove area.

Natural fabrics and upholstery work well within this interior trend. Material such as cotton and linen give a fresh and classic look to your interior space and can be teamed with a wide variety of patterns and prints. Once again stripes are always a great option for upholstering a sofa, armchair or headboard and also make a wonderful choice for curtains and cushions as they create a burst of pattern on a plain feature wall. Simple linen cushions in woven materials or hessian style finishes also work well and add a twist of maritime elegance to your interior space. You can include some seaside inspired cushions or bedding, such as those featuring beach scenes, birds or crabs that will give a fun and uplifting feel to your living room or bedroom interior.

Wooden furniture looks wonderful within a coastal interior trend. Natural wood such as oak, smoked oak and white washed and weathered items create character across your interior space. White or cream painted furniture will also work well especially with natural oak accents that will add to the welcoming and laid back feel of a living room or bedroom interior. Don’t forget to include a variety of accessories around the room that will incorporate into the coastal interior trend. Wall plaques, mirrors and wall art for example can be hung using natural rustic twine or knotted rope that will give a classic nautical feel to your interior space. Ornaments and accessories featuring boats, birds and seaside wildlife will create a visual focal point within your room as well as creating character within your entire home. You can also include some classic storm lanterns that can be showcased in metal, painted or rustic wooden finishes and can be lined up across the mantelpiece, windowsill or grouped together in clusters to create an elegant and rustic feel within your coastal home.

For more ideas on creating a coastal escape within your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Coastal Escape.