Coastal Style Decoration: How to Bring the Vacation Atmosphere Home

If your summer plans include moving to a new place, apartment or house and it seems like the perfect time to introduce new coastal accents into your interior — we'll help you!

Elements of coastal decoration are quite achievable: from tropical plants, rattan chairs and airy fabrics. Your home will look and smell like summer, ready for relaxation right at home.

The following ideas are sure to appeal and help you transition into a resort lifestyle.

Bring Nature Inside

Add more furniture made from natural materials and use outdoor furniture indoors. Try a stylish set of rattan chairs, a woven lounge chair or a bamboo bed.

Refresh with Fabrics

Combine rattan and bamboo with tropical, tribal or airy fabrics for maximum resort effect. Imagine resort-style furniture upholstery.

Add Large Decorative Artwork

We included this in our list because we often see large artworks in hotels and resorts. Often, you can find large prints above the bed or fabric in living rooms that create a dramatic yet not overloaded atmosphere. In our opinion, this is what makes the resort so special.

Turn Walls into a Stylish Island

Install tropical wallpaper or choose natural finishes, such as grass paper or warm plaster coating. This will add a touch of island luxury.

Increase the Number of Indoor Plants

Another way to bring nature inside is through large plants. They are literally written in the word “elegant resort.” Add several large varieties to your indoor plant collection and use big pots to fully realize this look. Great choices include ficus, banana trees and dracaena.

Use Clean White Bedding

Everywhere and always. Do we even need to say more? Of course, nobody wants to wash bedding every day, so choose fabrics that hold creases well and don't require constant ironing. Also, don’t be afraid to add tropical tones to avoid a too cold and sterile look.

Create a Bold Colorful Bed Set

Nothing says island resort like a bed with a colorful curtain made of airy fabrics — simply replace the mosquito net with something more suitable for home.

What are your thoughts? Do you think coastal decoration should be brought home or left in paradise?