Coastal Style Living Blog

The Compass symbolizes a number of things throughout history and cultures.  For many it represents the possibilities of adventure or moving forward.  For others, the compass leads to home, perhaps even a different time in their lives.  There are still more meanings the compass symbolizes, as many as there are points on that compass.  Yet, the compass has one function – orientation.  Whether one is trekking through dense forest or sailing on the open seas, it is the compass that enables the traveler or the explorer to reach their destination.

Compass Decor

For beach house décor, the compass can serve one other purpose – a theme.  Compasses can take many forms as some are rustic and functional while others boast of an intricate design.  No matter your tastes or the look of the space you are creating, there is certain to be compass-themed decor piece perfect for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Coral reefs are gardens of the sea, bursting with life, and one of the most diverse marine ecosystems. Magical and healing properties have been attributed to coral in many cultures and civilizations through the ages. Incorporate this vibrant and powerfully positive symbol into your home by decorating in beach coral décor.

Get Inspired with Coral Decor

For the Floors

Ancient Greeks wore amulets of red and pink coral to promote happiness and immortality. Invite these attributes into your beach home with hand hooked area rugs in brilliant reds and pinks. The Sanibel Shells and Boca Coral Accent Rugs are elegant, rich, and vibrant – and machine washable.

If something a bit more understated and classic is required for the “Captain’s Quarters” or a room with a predominantly white color scheme, choose the Clam Shell & Coral or Chevron and Coral Accent Rugs. Read the rest of this entry »

The ideal beach house does double duty, serving as a cozy getaway for your family and an entertainment space when friends come by. Your job is to select stylish, comfortable furniture that suits both purposes – and you’ll find just what you need at The Beach Decor Shop.

Beach House Furniture

Start with the entryway – a perfect place for family members or guests to hang sunhats or leave their flip flops. Choose a hutch that features hooks, storage space and a beach-themed welcome sign to greet people to your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Is there anything more deliciously restful than sleeping at the shore? The lapping of the waves lulls you off to dreamland feeling snug and safe in your soothing beach bedding. The bedroom is the most important room in the house when it comes time to relax and decompress. But everyone’s idea of the perfect beach bedroom decor is not the same. Ask yourself: “How do I want to feel in my bedroom? What emotions and sensations do I want to experience in my bed?” The answers will guide you in navigating the deep waters of slumbering choices and steer you on to your personally perfect beach bedding decor selections.

Beach Bedding Decor

Under the Sea Enchantment

Do you fancy yourself a mermaid, riding along on the back of seahorses, waving to the snails and crabs on the way to visit the octopus in his garden? Do exotic shells and colorful neon fish swimming by whisper your name?  With so many Neptunian beach decor choices, you are destined to find a dreamy coral reef of your own to curl up in. Read the rest of this entry »

Using rugs to decorate a beach house is a nice way to complete a coastal living room. Rugs add excitement, create spaces for certain uses in the room, and tie all the other decorative elements together. Rugs with a beach house theme define it as one of the most impactful layers in the room’s décor.

Beach House Rugs

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Coastal living is a treasure all throughout the year, but the holidays offer you particularly unique ways to decorate to celebrate the season in regional style and good cheer. Remember to think outside the ordinary Christmas box–ribbons and bows included–when you start planning all the Coastal Christmas Decorations in your seaside home.

Stay True to Your Coastal Color Scheme While Adding Decorations

If your home is regularly decked out in earth tones, pale blues and other colors that complement the nearby beach and water, find or fashion decorations that reflect that. Choose a tree dusted with artificial snow and decorate it with pale blue ribbons or garland, powder blue bulbs and beige starfish ornaments. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people don’t realize that one of the most important decorative elements in any particular room is the side table that you choose to use for accent purposes. Side tables not only have to be functional, but they also have to be able to visually tie together a much larger theme so that all elements work together as one cohesive whole. Whether you’re a fan of the ocean and everything that rests within or you’re just looking for something wonderfully unique to add the proverbial “cherry on top” of a wonderfully decorated room, sea life glass side tables are everything that you’re looking for and more for a number of important reasons.

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The only thing better than having a house in the Hamptons, is having a beach house in the Hamptons. Every great beach house or a house decorated with a beach theme, becomes more inviting with hook pillows that have nautical designs. The same goes for Florida, California, the Gulf Coast of Texas, Hawaii, and anywhere where the decoration of the room has a delightful beach theme. Say ahoy matey! Then come into a wonderful room with all things reminiscent of the beach, ocean, and boating.

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