Nothing can be more relaxing that living in a beach house. The smooth breeze and the crashing of the waves usually soothe the busy mind. Most city folks would usually dream of living on a beachfront. Buying a beachfront property can be expensive, and most of us just couldn't afford it. Listed below are two important tips in creating a beach house feel that can soothe the draining energy of the city life.
The Decoist website described the beach feel as a Contemporary Coastal Design and they laid the foundation of the design on their website stating: "Contemporary Coastal is a perennial favorite among designers and home owners, the relaxed and fresh style reminds us of those lazy summer days or that exotic holiday trip when sun, sand and surf were just a stone's throw away! Bringing the bright, beautiful and energizing aura of life on the beach, coastal style is all about creating a relaxing, airy and cheerful atmosphere indoors. While there are several different versions of the beach-inspired theme, it is best to pick one that serves you well all year round."
Reality Times then gave out a few tips on how to create an affordable Beach House feel.
Color plays a vital role on any design as it has the capability to mimic the ambiance of a place. For a beach house vibe, using the cool colors such as shades of blue and green can give out a calming feel. White can go well with the theme too. You can set it up as a base color then add other shades as accents.
Light and flowy textures can work wonders as well. It would give you a breezy feel that would give you the sea breeze impression. As per the website,"frame the windows in light fabric and use wood blinds, shutters or seagrass shades over the window." Use different texture and colors of linens too. A combination of fluffy and sandy textures works best in creating the vibe. Canvasses can be of great help in terms of using it as a pillow case for your floor/sofa pillows.
Color and texture are two basic components that can work wonders in creating a beach house vibe.
