Everything you need to know about the Coastal look
Sun on your skin, salt in the air — the beach is a place of fun and freedom. The coastal look celebrates all the best things about the Australian seaside, here’s how you can bring some of the paradise straight into your home. Colour featured: Dulux Lexicon®.
Coastal colours
When we think of the beach, we often think of blue hues, but to achieve a true coastal look, we can expand this palette to include whites, greys, and neutrals to make the most of the light, bright indoor and outdoor spaces.
See how Bonnie from Three Birds Renovations chose her perfect white, then added depth and colour with her styling choices.
Create the perfect coastal feeling at home
Let there be light
Time spent at the beach means fun in the sun, so it comes as no surprise that the coastal look places great emphasis on light and maximising the impact of sunshine.
A coastal property should feel light, open, and airy; almost as if there are no boundaries between inside and out. You can create this feeling with large, open windows with soft or sheer blinds; glass doorways and wide, open indoor-outdoor entertaining areas.
Mix and match
Create a sense of relaxation with perfectly imperfect furniture, artwork, and styling choices. Mix and match natural materials like wood, rattan, stone, clay and straw with soft cottons, wool textures and earthy linen fibres. Fill your coastal space with found and foraged items that help to tell a story.
The great outdoors
A coastal home is perfect for outdoor entertaining. See how you can prepare for warmer weather and maximise your outdoor spaces with these easy DIY projects that are sure to impress your guests.
Bring outside in
Along with the light, introduce nature into your coastal look. Fresh flowers and plants are a great place to start, or invite a little piece of the beach into your home with collected shells, seagrass and driftwood.
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