Mass-produced mailboxes are not visually pretty, particularly interesting, or unique. But every now and then, you may spot a DIY mailbox that is a design innovation and could be labeled “roadside art.” Such rare visual treats delight the passersby. In recent years, there has been a growing trend to decorate and beautify the old, mundane …
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Natural materials like driftwood are at the heart of the coastal style. Driftwood comprises a variety of damaged wood pieces that have been washed up to the shore by strong winds and large waves of the sea or ocean. If you are lucky enough to find some really interesting pieces of driftwood on your local beach, create projects …
Do you love the look of beach houses having wood shingles? Seaside homes often have an appealing tactile quality, drawing on rough stucco, smooth sea-washed stone, and thick wood shingles! These are natural materials from real, recognizable places. One of the delights about them is that they look as if they all have a story …
Introducing a black color scheme into your coastal décor may sound crazy. But this dark color helps to bring out that beachy style in the interior and exterior of your home. The majority of owners of coastal homes love to incorporate light and inviting color schemes that mirror the ocean, sky, greenery, and sand. These …
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Do you love the look of artwork adorning the walls of a beach house? Then why not spruce up your interiors by adding wall art that features coastal birds? Coastal bird wall art is perfect for those who love being surrounded by nature and animals. Such a wall décor resonates with their personality and also …
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After the sun goes down you might be wondering what is there to do. Be sure that the fun of living near the water doesn’t end as soon as the sun goes down, and the entertainment is still available when night sets in. In fact, the darkness can be even a more thrilling time because you’re not dealing with the …
Coastal paint colors will always be in style as they represent the summer hues of the beach, ocean, sunny sky, and sand. By taking the time to carefully plan the color scheme for the exterior of your beach house, you can create a unique appeal to your property that won’t be found anywhere else. …
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If you have recently changed the décor in your home to a coastal theme, you should consider having beachy window valances as they will match this theme perfectly. When you think of decorating a beach house, what instantly comes to mind is the nature that you bring inside. And there is only one rule: the décor must be casual, laid back, …
It might seem that the coastal home décor should seamlessly mesh but that’s just wishful thinking. Yet, with the correct pairings of stripes and weathered wood, you can enjoy the breezy and seaside-inspired décor with leather furniture in your own living room without ever setting foot on a beach. The leather furniture pairing with …
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Rivers make us pause our busy lives for a while, and reflect. They are like alleys that let us discover places we’ve never seen before. They connect us with the beauty of nature, and our true selves. And as we travel down a river and experience its currents, we realize that a river can …
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