Infuse rustic seaside accents into your next refresh with these clever coastal farmhouse ideas.
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Coastal farmhouse style embodies a relaxed, lived-in aesthetic.
(Think Nancy Meyers rom-com meetsJoanna Gaines’Fixer Upper.)
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Layer Area Rugs
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Add visual interest and extra comfort underfoot by layeringarea rugs.
Use Blue Accents
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Blue is a classic color palette for coastal style.
In this charming dining room, it’s used on the walls and in solid and patterned chair upholstery.
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The wainscoting also adds a touch of farmhouse charm that makes the space feel welcoming and cozy.
A mix of patterns and textures in similar hues adds interest without looking busy.
A console such as this farmhouse-style one is the perfect spot to assemble a charming vignette.
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This relaxed dining room is the perfect example of how to incorporate beachy elements into your design subtly.
Recreate the look by hanging aneclectic gallery wallfeaturing oil paintings and vintage prints.
Display collections of shells you found at the beach or flowers from the local market.
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Stack coffee table books to bring height and dimension.
Layer cozy textiles to make the room feel warm and thoughtfully curated.
Add a Picture Ledge
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Artwork is a creative way to convey a design style.
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To tap into the coastal farmhouse vibe, curate a harmonious mix of photographs, sketches, and paintings.
To add visual interest, anchor the furniture with layered area rugs.
Bring in texture and color with plushthrow pillows and blankets.
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Build a Window Seat
A window seatis a sure way to add charm to any room.
Here, a large sisal area rug anchors a comfy sectional.
Above,rustic wood beamshighlight the tall ceiling and airy loft.
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A distressed ladder and driftwood accents add touches of quintessential coastal style and tie the space together.
The soft, welcoming color brightens the space while echoing the salt spray of the beach.
The small bathroom is instantly brightened with a striped beach towel-inspired blue accent rug.
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Use anything from a vintage copper pan your grandmother gave you tominiature framed paintingsyou found at an antique store.
It’s these elements that take a space from generic to unique.
Add a Reading Nook
Thisreading nooklooks like it could be straight out of your favorite rom-com.
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Create a Serene Retreat
Use coastal farmhouse style to turn your bedroom into a serene retreat.
Here, abeaded chandelieradorns a painted white wood ceiling as relaxed bedding adds layers of cozy texture.
Indigo blue printed ottomans bring in a cool energy while crisp white walls keep the room bright and open.
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Mix Patterns
You don’t have to stick to a single pattern in a room.
In fact,mixing different printswhile playing with scale and color is a great way to add visual interest.
Stick to a limited color palettesuch as the pretty blue and white theme in this sitting room.
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