We all love the beach. The sand, the sun, the waves, and the salty sea air. The beach is a place where you can relax and unwind and it is a great source of inspiration for home décor.
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If you are reading this, WELCOME, and I'm guessing that you might be looking for some beach decor ideas. In this blog post, we will go over some of the different ways you can create a beach-themed home and some of the different items that you can use to complete the look.
Colors
To start with, let's talk colors! If you’re going for a beach-themed living room, a great way to start is to choose a beach-themed color for your walls. For example, you could get a light beige sand color for your walls or get a color that looks like the sea, such as a blue, green, or turquoise. Pale shades - like beige or white - are great because they help a room feel light and breezy. Darker shades give your room a deeper and more mysterious feel. These do not necessarily need to be on all the walls or a room; they can be used for the accent walls if that is all you would like to use them for. This will help you achieve a beach-themed room without having to paint your entire home.
Accessories and Accent Pieces
If you’re on a budget, don't stress too much. All you need are a few beach decor accessories and if you're up for it, do a couple of DIY projects. You can choose to create a beach theme for your living room, or if you're feeling ambitious, you could go full-blown and decorate your entire home to look and feel like a beach house. It all depends on your preference and budget. For example, you can put beach-themed paintings or prints in your home, use seashell-styled vases, or use other decorative items that match the vibe. Adding some blue accent pieces to your home, such as a blue vase on your table or a blue accent chair are another way you could get the feeling of the coastal life with your unique coastal decor. These small accents can really make a big impact when you want to get a beach theme in your home, but don’t have the money or space to get a full redecorating job done. =)
It will only take a few accessories and a few DIY projects to make your home look like a beach paradise. Shells are great beach decoration items as they immediately make you think of the ocean.
What other beach decor accessories are there? Well, you can find accessories in the form of throws, pillows, and artwork that are all vibrant and beach-inspired. You can also use a few items to bring the beach into your home without having to leave your living room. You can find everything from murals to throw pillows that feature the colors of the beach.
Incorporating wood into your decor
As a last tip, consider using driftwood or beachwood for home decor. These items can be very inexpensive and can add a lot of character to your home. Driftwood is a type of wood that washes up on the beach and can be found in many places. Just using a piece of it can transform a coffee, console, or dining table. Sometimes you can find furniture like mirrors or the coffee table below that incorporates driftwood into the design. There are endless possibilities to what you could do. It's all up to you!
*You can find more beach themed products throughout the store*
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