Five Tips to Creating Coastal Interiors

Hello Arcadian Home readers! My name is Chris Givan and I am the owner and head interior designer of Christopher James Interiors, a full service interior design firm located in Orange County, California. I am happy to be guest blogging today on a topic that our firm is very familiar with…coastal interiors. As an Orange County interior designer, we have had the opportunity to work and design many homes on the coast.  Today I’m going to give you some of our simple design tips that you can easily incorporate into your own coastal interiors… even if you don’t live on the coast. 

Blue and White Color

This always adds a nautical and coastal feel to a room. The striped rug, coral on the coffee table and ship wheel on the right side of the room add the finishing touches.

Sisal Rug and Sea Life Throw Pillows

Guest Post: Five Tips to Creating Coastal Interiors

This burlap and white beach cottage is complete with the throw pillows and sisal rug. The rope tied table lamp and star fish in a wooden bowl underneath the coffee table enhance the look.

Driftwood on the Beach

This simple tip is great to add an architectural and rustic feel to your coastal interior. Leaning in the corner (as shown above), mounted on the wall or displayed on a console table.

Ropes

The addition of rope to an interior always adds a coastal and nautical flare. I love the way the dock ties are attached to the steps with the rope as the railing. I’ve also seen rope used as a table lamp or even a picture frame.

Wainscoting

This always adds a nice touch to any coastal interior painted in a crisp white. I love the way it creates a ledge for the black and white ocean prints. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

I hope this gives you some inspiration for your coastal inspired rooms. I’d love to hear some of your ideas when creating a beachy and coastal interior.  Send me your thoughts and stop by Christopher James Interiors for more interior design inspiration.