September 3, 2009
Beach Look for Homes
Making your home have a beach chic look can be easy. The beach design is focused on moderation and relaxation. It can bring the feel of tropical summer into your household interiors. When decorating your abode with a beach design, pick a colour palette. You may go for reddish tones from coral to rust, greenish shades from grey green to bottle greens, or bluish hues from cloud blue to steel blue. Match the hardness of wood accents and softness of woven materials. You can get rattan furniture pieces like chairs, sofas, and coffee tables. You can also place wooden bookcases, desks, and cabinets. To lighten things up, bring out white throw pillows and cushion covers. You may also paint your walls and ceilings in warm white (not hospital white). Some stylish window treatments that match your wall colour should be used such as a seashell curtain or chime. You may go for striped curtains, but avoid fussy patterns. Whenever possible, rely on natural light.
The best thing about beach chic interior decoration is that you do not have to spend a lot for it. You can bring out your collection of beach stuff such as seashells, corals, sands, and pebbles. You can decorate with seashells without overdoing it. If you have a collection to boast about, you may display them for all to see. Smaller shells look perfect in a shadow box, while larger ones look best on a glass rack. Scoop sands, pebbles, and shells and layer them inside a large, clear jar or vase. Randomly gather your other beach collections and place them inside a flat basket, which you can use as a centrepiece on various surfaces.
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