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Coastal Chic

Coastal chic is everywhere these days. Here's some inspiration for embracing this laid back home decor theme.

· By Liza Graves
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Even if you don’t live near the ocean, you can bring a little coastal living into your home decor. Loyal readers know I am a little gaga over having coral or shells in most rooms. This is probably my answer to adding “life” to a room that I can’t kill, like my poor houseplants… Some readers have second homes near the beach and get a good dose of coastal chic when staying at their home away from home.

If you like the thought of incorporating some intentional calmness of the sea to your home, and the certain joie de vivre that comes with it, there is plenty to choose from. Here a sampling of what we have found, as well as some pretty room photos for inspiration.

Rooms to inspire:

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Lamp from Redefined Home Boutique. $424. See how the sea anemone is a perfect companion for this lamp?

 

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This formal living room is accented with coral pieces. (Coral can be harvested legally and sustainably. Be sure to know where the coral you are buying was sourced.) Image: House Beautiful.

 

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With neutral colors, comfy seating and ocean accents, this living room is inviting. Image: House Beautiful.

 

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With white as the dominant color, and wood as the primary accent, this kitchen and breakfast room ooze coastal charm. Image: House Beautiful.

 

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This vignette from Z Gallerie shows a modern way to celebrate coastal style.

 

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Navy and mustard together are one of my most favorite color combinations. These colors are combined here to hint at the sea. Image source: Coastal Living.

These are from Horchow. They’re expensive, but really pretty:

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$685. More details at Horchow.

 

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$685. More details at Horchow.

 

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$2250. More details at Horchow.

 

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Use a large shell to top a stack of books and add interest to a bookshelf. Source: my house!

 

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Ledbury store, in Richmond, Va. A little coastal living decor…

 

 

Nashville sources:

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From Brentwood TJ MAXX: these bouys would be fun in a nautical themed bedroom. $19.99 each.

 

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These boxes are a subtle way to add some coastal chic. At the Brentwood TJ MAXX.

 

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These navy and white lamps are crisp and coastal. The pattern is at once the obvious wave and also a softer application of the very on-trend chevron. Available at the Brentwood TJ MAXX, $49.99 each.

 

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This picture frame with shells is beautiful. $300. Margi’s Chair and Chair Alike.

 

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Margie’s Chair and Chair Alike.

 

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At Bradford’s Furniture.

 

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This wood table mimics driftwood. See this and more at the O’More Designer Show House going on through April 21, 2013.

 

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At The Iron Gate in Franklin. Prices start at just a couple dollars.

 

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This oyster shell tea light holder is $165 at The Iron Gate in Franklin.

 

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Coral at The Iron Gate in Franklin.

 

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Little boat, just $45, at The Iron Gate in Franklin.

 

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At Nadeau Furniture, this care free piece bring coastal and cottage style to any home.

 

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Beautiful glassware at AshBlue.

 

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The weather has turned warmer. Do you need/want a summer collection of dishes? These work! At AshBlue.

 

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Oyster Lamp available at Lumen Lamps $560 (We featured this lamp in our FINDS for February 2012 and we are still as intrigued).

 

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At Eclectic Nashville, hand-painted by owners. $585

 

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Decorative clam shell from Pembroke Antiques–great on its own, or with a plant tucked inside. $78. Dash and Albert 2 x 3 rug is $38.

 

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This whale is made from re-purposed metal. Harpeth Gallery, $73

 

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From R. Higgins Interiors, $96

Are you ready for your day by the sea?!

 

Liza Graves

Liza Graves

As CEO of StyleBlueprint, Liza also regularly writes for SB. Most of her writing is now found in the recipe archives as cooking is her stress relief!

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