Spring Break was just last week and many of you are already missing the beach. There’s a way to bring the beach home to our fair land-locked city of Louisville. In my third installment of spring trends for your home, allow me to introduce coastal decor.
Just a simple piece of coral or two or a pillow can be enough to inspire you.
This big white coral is at Colonial Designs. Pair it with your favorite shell from your last trip and you have created a coastal vignette on your side table.
Another small coral and natural linen lamp on display at Tassels.

Coral and simple linen lamp at Tassels.
This basket of coral looks great next to the neutral chairs and neutral floral arrangement with dried flowers and twigs.

Image credit: thistlewoodfarms.com
Blue and white chinoiserie vases pared with white coral and a natural linen lampshade make it seem warmer, even in the cooler climates.

Image credit: ciaonewportbeach.blogspot.com
Like twigs? Try them in colors of the sea, available at Tassels.

Teal and green twigs at Tassels.
Colonial Designs has beautiful coral prints in all colors.
Coral print with a single orchid makes a statement at Colonial Designs.
Beyond prints, think about a nautical rope tie for your curtains. These are available at Restoration Hardware.

Image credit: designindulgence.blogspot.com
These adorable sea creature pillows are available at Two Chicks and Company for $52 each.

Crab and Sea Turtle pillows at Two Chicks for $52 each.
This is how you incorporate coral pillows in with your other fabrics, as shown at Two Chicks.

Blue and green coral pillows mixed with greek key prints at Two Chicks.
If you have moved beyond just doing accessories in home decor and want a little bit more coastal influence, consider these next two chairs at Colonial Designs.
Who says a coral needs to be coral? Love this in bright green to make the room pop.
These next three pictures are from Munger Interiors in Houston, Texas. They decorated a beachhouse in Galveston Texas. These trends could translate into your home, beachside or not. Crisp whites, glass, jute accessories and mercury glass are paired with coral and navy accents.

Image credit: Munger Interiors

Image credit: Munger Interiors

Image credit: Munger Interiors
To the bedroom …

Image credit: Max and Company
This navy blue room with white accents and an octopus print are a great way to make a statement.

Image credit: Max and Company
Love this beautiful wallpaper with gold coral accents for the powder room.

Image credit: georgicapond.blogspot.com with wallpaper by Thibaut Design
Not blue, but bright orange highlights this sunporch with a big “lobsta” hanging on the wall.

Image credit: New England Home
While we normally associate coastal living with jute or seagrass rugs, look at this neutral starfish rug.

Image credit: Caron’s Beach House
If you miss the beach so much, you could just paint your concrete floor like the sea. (This is very optically confusing to me.)

Image credit: Pinyourhome.com
Can you hear the ocean now? The waves softly lulling you to sleeeeeeep …