Staircase design by new orleans architect Bockman Forbes + Glasgow, Architecture + Design This designer (Studio BFG) made so many unique and eclectic moves with this staircase: the rope railing (great idea!), the numbered stairs, and the painted edges that give the impression of a runner. The result is fun and carefree – my favorite […]
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As the Autumn chill starts to settle in here in the Lowcountry, I like to warm myself up with a few candles, a big quilt, and hot cup of cider. I found these charming shell candles over at Martha Stewart. I’ve seen a few cute DIY candles over the years, but I think these are […]
How cool are these hanging beds?? This is such a great coastal decor idea for children’s sleeping quarters in a beach home and could totally be a weekend DIY project! Other details like the life preserver, lights, and sailboats also add a nice nautical touch. Image via
Martha Stewart has a wonderful and simple to follow tutorial (that includes video instructions as well) on making a sea glass mobile. The end result is a coastal decor installation that would look simply charming in a baby’s nursery (or any room for that matter!) The same concept could also be applied to make a […]
Check out the new Fisherman Pendant designed by TAF for Swedish lighting company Zero. Inspired by the old fashioned glass maritime floats, each light is made of a polypropylene globe suspended in a hand-knitted net made in Hönö on the west coast of Sweden. I think these unique lights would add a nice touch to your nautical […]
Unique Coastal Decor: Boat Sail Wall Application The newly opened Ruschmeyer’s hotel and restaurant in Montauk has pretty hip coastal decor with a mid-century nautical vibe. My favorite part is the unique wall application: boat sails! What a fabulous idea! I also love the color scheme (mustard yellow gets me every time) and the laid back […]
I came across these nautical map coasters and thought this would be a great idea for a little DIY project. All that you would need are small wooden squares (which could be cut to size at your local home improvement store if you prefer not to do any cutting yourself), a nautical map, decoupage glue, and […]
Wow! Talk about unique nautical decor! This custom boat bed is definitely a standout piece in this room. A small school of Cenote Iron Fish Sculptures would fit nicely with this coastal decor theme. Image Credits: 1 2
Have you checked out West Elm lately? They have a few contemporary coastal decor items in their spring collection. I really liked this room design set up for the chunky seagrass chair. I think a stingray sculpture would work perfectly in this room! Don’t you?
Apartment Therapy recently posted about 5 easy ways to bring a beachy vibe in to your home without going overboard. 1. Seashells – Easy and simple, seashells are the most ubiquitous coastal home accessory for a reason! Put them in a hurricane vase, frame them, or stand them alone. 2. Seagrass – Available in rugs, […]