Coastal Maine Design

Coastal design is one of my favorite styles.  I’m not talking about cheesy ship’s wheels coupled with seashell printed duvets and lighthouse figurine collections.  Good coastal design evokes the feeling of the beach through use of sea, sun, and sand inspired colors, textures, fabrics, art and light.  There are a ton of different “beachy” kinds of design.  A room inspired by southern California will have a different look from one inspired by the Caribbean which will look different from a Charleston, South Carolina coastal design.  I’ve visited a lot of beaches but recently had to do a bit of research when a client requested that her home look like coastal Maine.  I’ve never been to Maine.  I could conjure other nearby coastal ideas, like the looks of traditional New England coasts such as Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.  But does Maine have the same look as those other iconic New England beaches?  I didn’t know.  So naturally I consulted my best friend, Google.  I learned that Coastal Maine, is a bit New England, but also woodsy, rugged, and natural.  Here are some of my selections for a casual Coastal Maine sunroom.

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  1. Santa Barbara Navy Settee
  2. Montagna Rustic Bay Floor Tile
  3. Norfolk Island Pine
  4. Buffalo Check Curtains (DIY)
  5. Borrby Lantern
  6. Jerseyville Navy and Coral Ikat Fabric
  7. Rens Sheepskin Throw Rug
  8. Newmanstown Cable Knit Throw Pillow
  9. Buffalo Check Pillow (DIY)
  10. Spicy Orange Velvet Pillow
  11. Oversize Seagrass Basket
  12. Hannah Rug 
  13. Wood Slice Coffee Table
  14. National Parks / WPA inspired Prints
  15. Painted Canoe Paddles
  16. Hemp Rope Doorstop
  17. Celerie Cotton Knit Throw
  18. Rainman Ceiling Fan
  19. Boston Fern
  20. Rope Hanging Planter
  21. Wingback Slipcovered Swivel Glider