Can I mix beachy decor w/ traditional?

14 years ago

Can I mix in rooms w/ beachy decor in my traditional home? That is what I love, but I don't want it to look funny, you know? My dream would be to live in a beach house!!

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htnspz
14 years ago
When I think of that combination, I think Tommy Bahama or a Hamptons style decor.
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kiko_gw
14 years ago
Something like the pics below (more tropical)? Or are yhou thinking more whites/pastels beachy?

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If you're trying to post a photo, it should work better if you post it in the comments instead of trying to post in your original post at the top. If you're talking about Uttermost's Alayna collection, https://www.uttermost.com/search/?q=alayna it's a fairly traditional look so it should work quite well with your other furniture. But a few things to consider -- 1) Without knowing how "leggy" your other furniture is, the Alayna pieces are all very leggy. You want a mix of leggy and non-leggy pieces for balance. 2) I'm not sure how much the Alayna pieces would update your room; if you want a more updated style, I'd look for cleaner, straighter lines and fewer curves. 2) The room would likely look better with one Alayna piece, with others with a complementary/co-ordinating (vs. matching) look and style. This collected-over-time looks more modern and updated. A suite of matching furniture now tends to seem dated. Looking forward to seeing a photo of your room : ) .
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ysop1016
14 years ago
hellokitty,
I just completed a beachy bathroom in a tradional house. I got my vanity from russellmackenna.com
Check it out for colorful furniture for every room. They are wonderful to deal with.
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tarhlfan
Original Author
14 years ago
kiko-love the first picture you posted. thx so much. not sure that is what I am going for or not. Maybe more white and we already have few light blue rooms. I thought they might be easy to redo with some beachy decor in them. The blue rooms are upstairs. I was thinking of re-doing the powder room downstairs some shade of light blue as well, you know, like Palladium blue or something similar. I probably am not doing a great job with my descriptions, sorry. Not a great writer, Ha Ha, could never do a blog.
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parma42
14 years ago
I saved this pic that was used to show a GWer about adding texture to a room.

All the furniture is traditional but it still has a light and airy feeling.
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kiko_gw
14 years ago
Parma42, that's beautiful!

More like these?
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beachlily z9a
14 years ago
Hey, I live on the beach. You can make your home beachy just by using wonderful, colorful paint! We just painted our bathroom with spa blue from SW. MAJOR BEAUTIFUL!! My home is primarily contemporary, but there is a little of mid century and a little rattan. Color is vital to the beachy look even if you don't have beadboard or Tommmy B. I don't either! Just enjoy it!
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tarhlfan
Original Author
14 years ago
ooo-beautiful rooms, yes, that is kinda what I have in mind. Love, love, love the bookcase niche!!Thanks so much.
Light and airy is definitely the look I am after.
beachlily-you are SO fortunate to live on the beach:) Spa blue sounds gorgeous, fresh, and soothing. Do you happen to remember the name of the SW paint?
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gsciencechick
14 years ago
K, I love that blue "plaid" sofa with the yellow pillows.

We have a retro-beach main bath. I think it's fun to be creative in the baths.

Around 2001 I bought several Lexington Seaside Retreat BR pieces. They also have a very beachy look. Don't have any pics.

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beachlily z9a
14 years ago
Hellokitty (love the name!) We just finished the master bath with SW6765 Spa (that's the spa blue I mentioned). We cut it 50% for the "reading room". We are pleased, just have to finish the little room. Today!
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denali2007
14 years ago
Another great color is BM Gossamer Blue. I have it in my powder room with BM Seafoam on the ceiling )2 colors up on the strip). Love it.
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ttodd
14 years ago
Beautiful pics! Check out desigener Barclay Butera's house.

Here is a link that might be useful: Barclay Butera
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