Decorating A Plain Living Room
Alec Hemer; Styling: Stacy Kunstel
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Dining With A View
Thanks to a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors, all eyes are on the prize in this dreamy dining room. To add softness, homeowner Marsha Ahearn had breezy tie-top curtains made from 100-year-old French sheets found at the Brimfield antiques shows. Adding to the room's casual look, rather than a chandelier, a lightweight, but hunky lantern hangs above the generous dining table. Pillows made from vintage bark cloth fabric add feminine pattern to the mix of natural wicker chairs.
Victoria Pearson
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Retro Charm
Three words sum up the oh-so-cute kitchen in designer Krista Ewart's California beach cottage: scallops, scallops, and more scallops. Oh, a perfectly pink Smeg refrigerator, too!
ALEC HEMER
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Effortless Mix of Old and New
Designer Loi Thai (@loithai) believes in layering rooms with that just-right piece of antique furniture or collection of vintage art, but he equally embraces the practicality and accessibility of mass retailer finds. Here, in the living room of his coastal retreat, he set the scene by topping an economical jute rug with a striking blue-and-white striped dhurrie rug. For the comfortable seating arrangement, he paired a factory dolly-turned-coffee table with slipcovered seating and an indoor/outdoor wicker chair.
Christopher Dibble
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Nautical Influences
Believe it or not, this airy bedroom used to be a dark hole thanks to its knotty pine surround. Crisp, bright white paint from floor to ceiling instantly transformed the small space, providing a blank backdrop for homeowner Ted Kennedy Watson's (@watsonkennedy) punchy layers of sea-faring themed furnishings such as nautical flags, anchor pillows, and old lockers.
Alec Hemer; styling: Stacy Kunstel
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Laid-Back Furnishings
With the beach practically at the back door, this soft and pretty living room needed to be able to stand up to wet swimsuits and sandy feet. No problem thanks to an arrangement of furnishings in a mix of durable and worry-free materials: a sisal rug effortlessly handles traffic; the well-worn wood coffee table welcomes propped-up feet and coaster-free drinks; and both the vintage bamboo chair with its washable cushion covers and the deep slipcovered sofa provide swimsuit-friendly seating.
David A. Land
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Airy Porch
Transform your porch into a cozy place to relax with summertime staples (like wicker furniture or baskets) in bright whites and natural hues. Add a colorful rug to disguise any sand guests may carry in with them.
Photograph by Lucas Allen, Design by Alexandra Angle
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Shipshape Bathroom
Mimic the maritime charms of this master bathroom with a collection of seascapes, a navy soaking tub, and seafaring sconces.
ALEC HEMER
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Fresh Finishes + Vintage Charm
What this small kitchen lacks in square footage, it makes up for in charm. To freshen it up, the homeowners gave the 1950s space a bright coat of white paint, replaced the linoleum countertops with warm butcher block, and traded the upper cabinets with open shelving where they could display their collections of everyday dishes, serving pieces, and colorful vintage finds.
Brian Woodcock
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Breezy Window Seat
It's summertime and the loungin' is easy on this plush window seat, stacked high with pillows and tucked away behind pretty sea-blue curtain panels.
Gross & Daley
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Ocean Blues
Outside this 1800s cottage on Cape Cod Bay, you'll find pretty blue shutters that reflect colors from the sea. And inside, the homeowners decorated with furniture pieces in a variety of aqua hues.
Lisa Romerein
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Upcycled Vintage Finds
Best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews outfitted her charming 1930s beach cottage with upcycled vintage finds like a framed retro bathing suit and galvanized ice cream containers repurposed into conversation-starting lamps.
Lark Hotels/ Summercamp Hotel; Designer: Rachel Reider
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Seascape Wallpaper
Even if your space is landlocked, thanks to wallpaper, it can still have a scenic view. Try Phillip Jeffries' "Fade" wallpaper, as seen in this room at the Summercamp Hotel in Martha's Vineyard.
Photography by Brian Woodcock/Styling by Alison Allsopp
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MALI AZIMA | DESIGN:TAMMY CONNOR
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Colorful Wall Installation
In this Seaside, Florida, oasis designed by Tammy Connor, a hanging collection of colorful vintage spools provides a fun and unexpected backdrop that guests will love.
Small Space Tip: To make your small space feel roomier, install the curtains as high as possible, as opposed to at window-height.
Brian Woodcock
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DIY Lattice Headboard
With just a few easy steps, plain home-improvement store garden lattice becomes a unique headboard. These mint-green lattice headboards pair nicely with crisp white sheets and pillows for a fresh beach home feel, while small framed prints of water fowl are a lovely added touch.
Get the step-by-step directions here.
Photography: Brian Woodcock/Styling: Alison Allsopp
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Victoria Pearson
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Whimsical Color
From the colorful vintage touches, like the oversized plastic E and red-and-blue chair, to the boldly striped rug, this whimsical kid's room screams breezy summer fun. Homeowner Vanessa Pleasants of @themarketbeautiful created her son's clever bed canopy using a trio of humble hardware store staples: a painter's drop cloth draped over a wooden dowel and hung from the ceiling with thick manila rope.
Lincoln Barbour
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White Shiplap
White paint is great for a beach-y vibe, but how do you make an all-white room feel cozy? One word...texture! The owner of this Tennessee home reinforced the kitchen's lived-in feel with shiplap paneling. "The wood walls keep things from feeling sterile," says Mandy, who also introduced an assortment of honey-hued wooden accents to warm up the look.
Gridley and Graves
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Water-Friendly Materials
Fill your seaside home with weather-resistant furniture that can stand up against wet swimsuits and summertime humidity. The homeowner of this rustic coastal cottage featured rattan, wicker, and bamboo pieces throughout her home to give it that cozy, beach cottage look.
Miki Duisterhof
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Sunny Breakfast Nook
This breakfast nook has a beachy, barefoot quality—underscored by a braided rug, deliberately mismatched painted chairs, and a pair of oars leaning in one corner. A crate full of glass bottles offers a foolproof way to arrange flowers.
Gridley + Graves
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Karyn Millet
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Natural Wood Accents
White is a go-to color for beach houses. Create visual interest in an all-white room by adding contrasting natural wood details, like this California bungalow's rustic ceiling beams, vent hood trim, and
barn-inspired X-brace island details. Woven basket pendant lights add additional interest.
Courtesy of From The Seller / Etsy
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Aimee Herring
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Nautical Wallpaper
Your kids will be dreaming of days by the shore with a bedroom like this.
Aimee Herring
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Pops of Turquoise
Add this watery accent color to unexpected places, such as the back of shelves and built-in bookcases, to bring the tranquility of the calm ocean waters inside.
Karyn Millet
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Outdoor Kitchen
This Newport Beach backyard goes way beyond the standard freestanding grill. Its built-in concrete cook space is at the ready for all types of outdoor entertaining.
Keith Scott Morton
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Stand Up tp Sand Floors
When topped with durable polyurethane, painted wood floors are up for the challenge of sand-covered feet. Striped throw rugs provide color and softness and can be easily taken outside for a quick shakeout.
William Waldron
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Fashion "Accessories"
A wall of hooks on this Long Island, New York, cottage's front porch stands ready to collect beach hats and wicker totes for a look that is functional and stylish.
Christopher Baker
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Shades of Watery Blue
This light and airy living room is awash in a sea of blues. The patchwork rug anchors the room while an arrangement of tufted-back sofas and a wingback chair invites lazy day lounging.
Alec Hemer
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Nautical Accents
A crab trap side table and a lamp—both from a local boutique—bookend this South Carolina home's sink-in cozy comfortable chaise lounge.
Decorating A Plain Living Room
Source: https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/advice/g1445/beach-house-decorating-0409/
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