Coastal Home Accessories

I just received the latest Wisteria print catalog, and saw this brilliant French Garden Bird. I couldn't help but think he'd fit perfectly in a coastal decor setting:

Another of my favorite coastal home accessories is this White Devil Laundry Bag, available from Layla Grayce:

Nothing says coastal decor like a little driftwood. This hurricane from Anthropologie holds a sizable candle & will instantly update your decor:

This Lafco NY chamomile and lavender candle is beautiful standing on its own, but also lends a beautiful glow to the driftwood hurricane pictured above:
Finally, this Matteo Rope Blanket comes in three fantastic shades, Earth being my favorite. It's price is a bit prohibitive ($600+), but the color and texture are almost worth it!

Desert Coastal

One of my favorite things to do is to browse HGTV's Rate My Space for design inspiration. One of my all-time favorite posters on the site has created a fantastic coastal environment in - of all places - Las Vegas! Pictured below are her living and guest rooms. I can't believe the desert is outside her front door...

Nothing defines coastal like clean-lined furniture slipcovered in white combined with the rough texture of seagrass or jute. This room showcases a great balance of neutrals and textures - the dark wood of the armchairs adds just the right amount of contrast.

A close-up of the seating area reveals a great seashell collection, which adds the perfect accent to the round seagrass ottoman. I love this rug!

This furniture piece is so gorgeous - it really makes the room. Its patina and texture offset the newness of the concrete floors perfectly.

Here, the homeowner has installed a wide pine plank wall in the guest bedroom of her "tract" home to add interest & really drive home the coastal theme. The whitewashed walls and all-white decor contrasted with aqua damask bedding and that petite chandelier is just beautiful.

I love a great painted floor!

To see the HGTV post for yourself, look here and here.