Posted by Wanda

Buying a new home is the first step, making it your home is the second. As a result of spending quite a bit of time on the coast I have fallen in love with its easy-going lifestyle. I enjoy seeing the coastal beauty of everyday life here, and of course in a breezy coastal seaside town that means nautical!

I love the laid-back Beachhouse coastal look with its crisp clean whites punctuated with the colour of sand, ocean blues and beachcomber accessories but I am also drawn to the Classic Coastal look. This look also starts with a clean white pallet, then is accessorized with nautical navy and reds. The key to decorating Classic Coastal is adopting a less is more attitude and a more formal look, mixing stripes with a few well-chosen nautical prints. I believe we will likely use elements of each as both successfully borrow the beautiful ocean views and blend them into a coastal inspired living space that brings the outside in like a breath of fresh ocean air.

I will be posting our decorating ideas in an “Idea Book” as we go along. I am sure they will continually change as we get closer to the actual finishing of the home but it’s always fun to dream!

Click on the picture below to open the book.