3 Tips for Integrating Coastal Design Into Your Home This Year

Many of us have been stuck at home the past few years due to the pandemic, so one of the trends we've been seeing in home decor late last year and the beginning of this year is bringing pieces of vacation into the home. And what's a better vacation than a trip to the coast? Coastal decor will never go out of style because of i's appeal to both farmhouse style homes and minimalist style homes. Here are our favorite ways of bringing a little salty air inside:

1. Add Wood Accents 

Most people would say that hues of blues are a must in coastal decor, but what mimics the sea and the sand more than earthy wood tones? Whether it's a rustic beam across your ceiling or something as small as a serving tray on your coffee table, adding touches of wood to your home decor will definitely bring your coastal dreams to life. 

One of our best-selling boards is our Oval Maple Serving Tray made with a beautiful and simple blend of maple and sapele woods, complete with a cleat handle like that of a boat deck. Whether you serve the morning's orange juice on it or use it as a centerpiece on your coffee table, this board will blend with any decor you already have while bringing in a small coastal accent. 

2. Fill Your Home with Local Art

Nothing bring uniqueness to your home like an original artwork, and we can almost guarantee you'll find a talented artist in your neighborhood that fits your style. Here in Atlanta, one of our local artists who specializes in gorgeous ocean and water paintings is Brynn Casey. If you don't know any local artists in your area, a quick search or trip to your local art market is a great place to start! 

3. You guessed it... Bring in the Blues! 

Depending on your own personal style, there's a perfect blue for you that will bring hues of the sky and sea into your home. The wonderful thing about blue decor is that it can be anything you want. It can be as subtle as the napkins on your dining table or as loud as a piece of accent furniture or wallpaper. 

One of the big trends we've seen in recent years is bringing in the classic blue and white chinoiserie for your dining room hutch or on floating shelves in your kitchen. It's also an innovative way to blend both antique and coastal decor together.