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.
- Santa Barbara Navy Settee
- Montagna Rustic Bay Floor Tile
- Norfolk Island Pine
- Buffalo Check Curtains (DIY)
- Borrby Lantern
- Jerseyville Navy and Coral Ikat Fabric
- Rens Sheepskin Throw Rug
- Newmanstown Cable Knit Throw Pillow
- Buffalo Check Pillow (DIY)
- Spicy Orange Velvet Pillow
- Oversize Seagrass Basket
- Hannah Rug
- Wood Slice Coffee Table
- National Parks / WPA inspired Prints
- Painted Canoe Paddles
- Hemp Rope Doorstop
- Celerie Cotton Knit Throw
- Rainman Ceiling Fan
- Boston Fern
- Rope Hanging Planter
- Wingback Slipcovered Swivel Glider