Beach style but not too casual style ideas
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Sammie J
5 years agoI'd go with a bit of color. Something like this for the bedding would work with your walls and carpet:
With a bit of modern-ish art for color behind the chair (make it a large piece of art!) This blends the colors without screaming "beach!"
And then finish the look with soft goldish or turquoise/bluish curtains that complement the rest of the room. It looks like you have space for a nice bench at the bottom of the bed - I'd look at a fabric-covered bench to add more warmth to the room.
IdaClaire
5 years agoYour room reminds me somewhat of my own. I wanted a "polished" southwest vibe that wasn't an actual theme, and I'm satisifed with the results of layering the bed with color and bringing in evocative artwork. I also decided to go with rug on top of the carpet; would prefer a larger rug on hardwood in this room (perhaps someday), but for now what's there provides the color that I wanted in the space. I think you can easily steer your pretty room into a beachy direction without it being kitschy or casual. Think fabrics, colors, and artwork that give a decided nod towards the ocean.
My room (just to give you an idea of what I did):
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
PROBeth H. :
5 years agoPB has these blue tones that would look nice w/your furniture.
I love this look:
you need some art, bedding,,,and if possible, redo your headboard that will work w/the wood furniture. what you have now is too traditional looking. Or, keep that headboard and redo it w/diff material, maybe some tufting. plenty of DIY how to's online.
Secondly, you have that beautiful tray ceiling that is under utilized.consider new paint colors, and do something w/the tray.
you could also do a bead board or shiplap inside the tray, and paint it blue.
more neutral tones, if you want that route. (a natural wood headboard in the tray would look great w/this option). look for a rug for under your bed
walls white, ceiling blue. or blue tray insert w/white trim and a lighter blue or softer white on the walls.
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
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ShadyWillowFarm
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5 years agonjmomma
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoNot a Pro.
I just love this room. I have it in my ideabooks. I would consider this having beach colors and not too casual at all.
Adding just a touch of blue with pillows on the bed. An area rug over carpet like the picture has a faded blue. The end tables with a little sheen. Keeping everything else neutral. Light and airy drapes.
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5 years agolynartist
5 years agoYou needn’t even paint your room blue to get that look. It’s more of a feeling than anything. Depending on your bed linens ( do you want a print or a neutral duvet) and the accessories you choose , you can achieve a coastal look. You can paint the inside of the ceiling cove a light blue or aqua depending on what other colors you use. Soft ivory linens and a touch of soft blues in accent pillows , a soft blue print in the bed skirt. A pretty bench at the foot of the bed, woven wood shades and soft side panels at the windows. It’s a lovely room and a beautiful bed! Art and lamps ... your good!
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