What it is: If you wanted to split hairs, you could argue that coastal style is as individual as its location: a saltbox in New England, a Mediterranean villa, a tropical cottage in Belize. For this guide, though, we'll stick with what's commonly called American coastal — the
Style Secret: Abundant Light
Light may be the single most important, yet most overlooked, element of coastal style. Think about it: When is the last time you entered a beach house that felt dim and cramped
color of coastal interiors: It spreads and amplifies light rather than soaking it up.
Coastal interiors blur the line between indoors and out or remove it altogether. Plentiful windows, glass doors and skylights allow sunshine to flood in, so if your home is skimpy on these elements, consider adding them
Moore coastal path”
“The Color is: Benjamin Moore: Coastal Fog #976”
“Moore: Coastal Fog #976--it is a great color!”
“Moore: Coastal Fog #976”
“Benjamin Moore coastal fog”
“Ben Moore Coastal Fog”
“color BM coastal fog”
“BM 'Coastal Fog'...coastal fog”
foot in coastal design but venture into broader territory. French glass wine jugs or Japanese fishing-net floats, for instance, hew to the look yet aren't cornerstones of American coastal style. Or experiment with new ways to display old favorites — instead of filling a lamp base with shells, frame them
foot in coastal design but venture into broader territory. French glass wine jugs or Japanese fishing-net floats, for instance, hew to the look yet aren't cornerstones of American coastal style. Or experiment with new ways to display old favorites — instead of filling a lamp base with shells, frame them
Style Secret: Light, Weathered Woods
While exotic hardwoods may jibe with tropical interiors, American coastal style dictates a lighter touch. Picture driftwood: worn smooth and bleached out, with a salt-kissed patina. That's the look you're after
beadboard are coastal classics as well.
LOVE THAT BLUE, BUT ANY PASTEL WOULD DO!
Style Secret: Light, Weathered Woods
While exotic hardwoods may jibe with tropical interiors, American coastal style dictates a lighter touch. Picture driftwood: worn smooth and bleached out, with a salt-kissed patina. That's
wicker and coastal blue-and-white palette. And it has plenty of texture provided by the wood table, floors and roman shades. However, it's spare and clean. There is just the right balance of beloved items and space for fresh breezes to blow through.
drought and coastal tolerant
Seasonal interest: Evergreen; flowers spring through summer
Pride of Madeira, purple flower spikes, mounding habit, low water use, coastal tolerant, sage green foliage.
drought and coastal tolerant
Seasonal interest: Evergreen; flowers spring through summer
When to plant: Plant seeds in spring; plant cuttings in midsummer.
drought and coastal tolerant
Seasonal interest: Evergreen; flowers spring through summer
When to plant: Plant seeds in spring; plant cuttings in midsummer.
Caution: Pride of Madeira can irritate skin. Wear proper protection, including gloves, when handling it.
water use, coastal tolerant, sage green foliage — but once you've seen a Pride of Madeira and all its charms, you’ll never forget it. Like the island it hails from, Pride of Madeira allures from both near and far
contemporary coastal look. Neutrals with bright orange, simple, clean and relaxed. Contemporary coastal = neutrals with brights.
contemporary coastal look. Stick with yellows, oranges and coral for warm hues, and greens and turquoises for cooler hues.See when to use warm and cool hues
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