When incorporating beach-style decorating, choose colors such as blue, yellow and coral.
Beach-house living means easy living. If you're in the process of decorating a beach house, or decorating a room in the beach style, go for items that are low-maintenance. Does this Spark an idea?
Colors
According to Elle Decor, beach decor should include the blue of water and sky. It also, according to Cottage Home Decorating, should have accents indicative of the yellow-beige of the sand, as well as the pinks of coral.
Fabrics
Selecting outdoor-friendly fabric such as canvas is an excellent choice. It's easy to wipe sand off it, and it doesn't fade as quickly as other materials. Fabrics with striped and plaid patterns are most often selected in beach decor, but solids are popular as well.
Accessories
While some items, such as shells, are common in beach-themed decor, homeowners should also consider other beach-related items, particularly unusual ones such as antique glass, flotation devices, old fishing netting, ocean-themed landscape prints and old advertisements for nautical gear.
Other Considerations
For beach-house owners who want to try decorating ideas that lean on the risky side--for example, bright colors such as turquoise, or a crazy nautical wallpaper pattern--"Country Living" recommends trying out these ideas in the bathroom before implementing them in other rooms.
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