Bringing a coastal feel to your home doesn't have to break the bank. With a little creativity, you can transform your home into a relaxing beach-inspired oasis.
Let's explore some budget-friendly ways to add a coastal vibe to your home
1. Paint your walls a soothing shade of blue or grey
Blue is the color of the ocean and the sky, making it the perfect color for a coastal-inspired home. Painting your walls a calming shade of blue or pale grey can instantly transport you to the beach. Plus, it's a budget-friendly and fast way to instantly update a room without having to buy new furniture or decor.
2. Add natural textures
Incorporating natural textures like rattan, wicker and jute can give your home that beachy feel. These materials are often associated with coastal decor and can be used in a variety of ways. Try adding a wicker basket to store blankets or using a jute rug to add natural texture to your floor.
3. Display beach-themed artwork
Hang beach-themed artwork on your walls to add a coastal vibe to your home. You can find inexpensive prints or create your own artwork using shells, sand, and other beach-inspired elements. Another option is to display photographs of your favorite beach destinations in a series of frames hung together. Sticking to a common theme ie different style and size frames but all in white tones gives interest to the display and can be collected over time from second hand stores or on sale/clearance.
4. Use nautical accents
Nautical accents like ropes, anchors, and compasses are classic coastal elements that can be incorporated into your decor. Try adding a rope knot doorstop or a ship wheel to your decor.
5. Bring in plants
Adding plants to your home can help create a relaxed and natural feel. Choose plants that thrive in humidity and are reminiscent of the beach, such as palm trees, succulents, or ferns. You can also create a beachy terrarium using sand, shells, and air plants. Choosing fast growing low maintenance climbing plants such as devils ivy allow you to easily start new plants by cutting small sections off the main plant and sitting it in a jar of water until a new root system forms.
6. Use beach-inspired scents
Scent is an important part of creating a coastal feel in your home. Use candles, diffusers, or room sprays that smell like the ocean or a tropical paradise. Some popular scents include coconut, sea salt, and citrus.
Creating a coastal-inspired home doesn't have to be expensive. By incorporating a few key elements like wall colour, natural textures, beach-themed artwork, nautical accents, plants, and beachy scents, you can transform your home into a relaxing beach oasis.
So, grab your favorite beach read and a refreshing drink, and enjoy your newly transformed coastal home.