Create Your Perfect Coastal Retreat
Bring the outdoors in with our timeless coastal decor tips.
While the holiday season often conjures visions of celebrating alongside a winter landscape of icy lakes and snowy pines, who wouldn't want to spend the holidays at the shore? With a palette that brings the outside indoors, coastal décor embraces the natural hues and rich textures of the sea, sand and sky. Warm driftwood-inspired neutrals contrast beautifully with blues and greens as cool as the sea, creating an environment that feels like home, only better.
To create a holiday-ready beach retreat that delivers an upscale coastal vibe that's classic, never kitschy, start with space—space for preparing food and drinks, space for formal and casual dining, and space for seating where everyone tends to congregate—the kitchen.
Add a beachy ambiance by juxtaposing ocean-blue cabinetry with sandcolored floors and countertops as white as a passing cloud. Upholstery and window treatments amplify the seaside theme with patterns that call to mind ocean waves and salty breezes. A pop of metallics— think the iridescence of shells—coordinates perfectly with stainless steel appliances. Jute rugs, woven baskets, even some sculptural driftwood plucked from the nearest beach all help to bring the motif to life. Of course, lighting is imperative in kitchens. Pendant lamps with a sea glass effect or seashell shape are the ideal complement to your holiday haven at the shore.
If you have the luxury of designing your beach house from scratch, prioritize open-plan living areas that flow to and from the kitchen with ease. A high-end appliance package that includes wine refrigeration and ice machines will make cooking and cleanup effortless while keeping everyone's favorite holiday beverage close at hand. A coastal holiday retreat can be warm and welcoming in a way that is utterly contemporary and stylish. In other words, a perfect destination any time of year.
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