If there’s one thing I’m learning from staying at home in our New York City apartment during this pandemic, it’s that I would LOVE to jet off to a beach house!! Since that’s not in the cards for us, I dreamt up a little beach house decor in case you may be decorating your very own beach house.
A few of my favorite rules to follow —
1..A beach house should always incorporate stripes.
My girlfriend Allisonhas this rolling arm couch from Serena and Lilyin her house in California and I absolutely love how fresh it looks in her home! The best thing about incorporating stripes within your decor? The contrast helps hide stains or marks. Luckily Serena and Lily’s surf stripe is a performance fabric so you can have faith that it will last for a long time.
I also am a huge fan of layering stripe rugs all throughout the house — Annie Selkehas the best indoor/outdoor cotton stripe rugs that hold up really well. We have Annie’s Rugby Stripe Denim rugour dinning room!
2. Natural fiber rugsin every room of the house.
Whether your house is located on the beach or not, natural fiber rugs are great for high trafficked ares including living rooms, kitchens, entry ways and so forth. In addition to Serena and Lily’s natural fiber rugs, Pottery Barnhas a great selection at more affordable prices.
3. A beach house should always incorporate layers upon layers of white.
From white linen drapes to chairs, lamps& cocktail tables— incorporating white accents throughout every room will help achieve that easy & relaxed beach house atmosphere. Also, it’s ok to use different shades of white — it will help prevent the room from feeling too sterile.
4. Texture — Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, Woven Shades, etc.
Adding texture such as rattan, wicker or bamboo to your beach house will instantly infuse coastal character. I love how this rattan Cape Coffee Tablelooks against the striped sofa and this Celerie Kemble natural floor lampis just adorable.
5. Natural wood elements
Bringing the outdoors in with natural wood elements will also help achieve that refined yet comfortable beach house decor. How pretty is this Harvest Dinning Tablefrom Williams Sonoma?
Anyways, that’s it for now! Take a peek at my “Get The Look” tab on the top left for similar decorating blog posts! Happy decorating. Xo. Lauren
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Serena and Lily Miramar Sofa(Performance Surf Stripe) | Serena and Lily Samara Abaca Natural Fiber Rug| One Kings Lane Flush Mount| Serena and Lily Martini Table| Serena and Lily Rattan Coffee Table| Annie Selke Catamaran Light Blue Stripe Rug | Natural Oak Dinning Table| Celerie Kemble Woven Floor Lamp| Ballard Designs Set of 2 White Chairs| Ventura Chandelier | White Lamp | The Stylish Life Coffee Table Book| Nantucket Coffee Table Book
