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What is Coastal Farmhouse Style decor?
When you think “beach house” you picture an easy, breezy, casual feeling that is welcoming and unfussy.
With lots of bright, open and airy spaces.
Farmhouse style influences are cozy, relaxing and full of rustic charm.
Coastal Farmhouse decorating style combines the traditional coastal look of a beachside cottage and the popular rustic and worn elements of farmhouse design.
The similarities of two of the most popular styles — Coastal and Farmhouse — make mixing and matching elements easy. The result is a comfortable home where everyone is welcome to put up their feet and relax.
In other words, a match made in decorating heaven.
Does Coastal Farmhouse describe your decorating style?
Your home’s personality shines with accessories like beachcombing finds (sea shells, sea glass, driftwood, roping), weathered wood signage, and iconic coastal items that you’ve purchased or DIYed.
You’re comfortable with a muted or muddy color palette drawn from the colors and textures of nature — sand, water, seagrass and morning to evening skies.
With the addition of distressed, rustic and vintage elements of Farmhouse, you’ll create a home style that is both beach-worthy and trendy.
How to mix Coastal and Farmhouse styles
It’s overwhelming to think of redecorating an entire house, no?
A good place to start is by choosing ONE ROOM or even a vignette. Try refreshing a bookcase or entry table.
“Confidence begets confidence” may be Fortune Cookie wisdom, but it works, in big life goals, and surely in small decorating challenges!
Before you spend money on new accessories and decor elements, shop your home. You might be surprised what turns up.
Look for accessories, accent furniture, area rug, lamps, art, photos, etc. that just might work in the room or space.
Note to DIYers and Non-DIYers: Coastal Farmhouse is the BEST decorating to work your magic. Rustic, worn and “imperfect” decor elements are perfectly at home in this style. Be bold. Be daring.
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Here are 10 ways to add the charm of Coastal Farmhouse to your home
1. Paint the walls, trim and ceiling
A coat of paint will completely transform a room. Choose a color palette you love and use it around the room or throughout your home. For help and guidance with your palette read 5 Easy Steps For Choosing the Perfect Coastal Colors.
2. Highlight architectural details
Sometimes the most beautiful detail of a home is THE reason you bought the house. Accentuate a fireplace, archway, beams, bookcase, etc.
3. Update floors
If the luxury is yours, change out the flooring to go with the style. Hardwoods and Stones work well. Sometimes a floor refinish or porch paint is the answer. Consider area rugs too.
4. Include soft furniture
Every room needs a soft place to land. This style welcomes a comfy chair or slip-covered couch.
5. Use favorite colors or motifs in fabrics
Choose colors and styles that blend nicely with your chosen color palette. Indoor/Outdoor fabrics will take a lot of wear and cocktail spills.
6. Add appropriate lighting
Infuse your home with as much natural light as possible. Where need choose lighting for different tasks. For this style mixed metals, light woods, woven wicker, glass and ceramic table lamps are a must.
7. Bring in small furniture
Every room needs a place to put down a book or a drink or a pair of weary feet. Functional pieces include coffee table, accent tables, entry consoles, extra chairs or a pouf.
8. Hang favorite art or objects
Maybe you purchased a gallery painting, large clock or wreath. Or you child created a beautiful beachy work of art. Anything you love and makes you happy belongs in your home.
9. Display interesting finds
A flea market find. A garage discovery. Large piece of driftwood. A boat oar. An anchor. A collection of conch shells. An old apple crate (great storage BTW). Decorate with items that speak to you. Use them to display or store other things too.
10. Add texture and natural elements
Textures are things we can see and feel. Infuse your spaces with natural elements that are functional as well. Choose items with texture in mind.
Think Sisal rugs, textured wallpapers, distressed woods, linen fabrics, smooth glass vases.
I hope these ideas help you decorate in the cozy beach style. For more ideas and how you can add this style to your home download the Coastal Farmhouse Design Guide.
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