Furnish Florida Beach Condo
Purchased a Florida beach condo. Beach-chic style desired. Please advise on choosing the right furniture, furnishings and colors that work best for living room and dining room. Photos attached. Walls freshly painted BM Simply White (not seen in photos.) I removed all furniture seen in photos. Working with a blank slate. Tile floors are a grayish-blue (picture attached.) Need a dining room chandelier. Mirrors are not being removed. Thinking I will paint the kitchen cabinets a shade of white (currently cherry) for beachy-vibe. Thoughts???
Advice is so very much appreciated! Thank you!
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6 years ago
just_terrilynn
6 years agoIs this a condo that will have guests in your absence? Or, is it your full time residence? I ask because when you live or have a 2nd home in Florida you will get approached for accommodations. I would start with the sofa and choose one that looks pretty but can easily be wiped down. Same with the coffee tables, I would choose things where you didn't have to worry about the top finish getting destroyed by a coffee cup or cocktail. There are endless rugs that would go with your floor.
beachhousesuzi
6 years agojust_terrilynn
6 years agoThat would be nice! You can get a lighter blue or gray border as well.
https://www.ballarddesigns.com/seagrass-rug/380329
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6 years agojust_terrilynn
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI wouldn't discount checking CL for a sofa or coffee tables or even dining and bedroom furniture. It's hit or miss but sometimes you can find some good stuff. Mix it with new chairs and accessories. You can save a bundle, especially when you have to do a whole place and it always costs more than you think. You get the best deals sometimes with moving sales.
This one just popped up and will go fast at this price even if it's just ok quality.
Here's a whole 8 month old set.
beachhousesuzi
6 years ago
dover P
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI just saw your lighting post. well here are some beachy vibe sofas I would first check and see if they carry this brand near you using the retailer search function
http://franklincorp.com/product/885-haven-stationary-collection/
http://franklincorp.com/product/885-como-stationary-collection/
and the IKEA EKTORP is always good cheap sofa
Your kitchen may also look good painted this color
Sometimes Craigslist can be a waiting game in my area.
beachhousesuzi thanked dover Pnosoccermom
6 years agoI'd definitely go craigslist and/or Ikea.
for the mirrored wall, maybe something like this.
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