Coastal Style.... bring the beach inside your home

November' 22

The smell of the ocean, the sand on your feet, the breeze in your hair. There’s nothing as refreshing and rejuvenating as being by the coast. You don’t, however, have to live by the beach to make this work.

Coastal Style.... bring the beach inside your home

November '22

The smell of the ocean, the sand on your feet, the breeze in your hair. There’s nothing as refreshing and rejuvenating as being by the coast. You don’t, however, have to live by the beach to make this work.

First things first, if a coastal design to you is synonymous with anchors, blue and white, and seashells upon seashells, we get where you're coming from, but we want to set the record straight – coastal is not the same thing as nautical. Coastal is another thing entirely, and although they have some common elements, coastal is not in-your-face and kitschy.

Coastal is basically beachy. Through use of natural light, soft tones, and a clean look, it's meant to bring the breeziness of the beach into your home.

So how do you make sure your home has the right coastal look and feel? Here's a guide

Let there be heaps of light

The most important thing you need to have in a coastal home, is lots of light – everywhere. Your house should never be dim or too cramped, but instead be light, open, and airy. It has to feel like there is no boundary between the outdoors and the inside of your home. So large windows with minimal treatments (e.g., light, billowy fabrics, like sheer curtain panels), glass doors, and skylights are vital.

Keep it natural

In order to create a cosy, easy vibe, a coastal design makes use of many natural elements, like furniture and decor made out of wicker, rattan, or light, weathered woods, and fabrics. Rugs are generally jute, seagrass, or straw, while fabrics are simple and not shiny. Minimal (if any) metallics or flashy textures, with more wood instead, that’s usually white-washed, a blond maple, or ash.

First things first, if a coastal design to you is synonymous with anchors, blue and white, and seashells upon seashells, we get where you're coming from, but we want to set the record straight – coastal is not the same thing as nautical. Coastal is another thing entirely, and although they have some common elements, coastal is not in-your-face and kitschy.

Coastal is basically beachy. Through use of natural light, soft tones, and a clean look, it's meant to bring the breeziness of the beach into your home.

So how do you make sure your home has the right coastal look and feel? Here's a guide

Let there be heaps of light

The most important thing you need to have in a coastal home, is lots of light – everywhere. Your house should never be dim or too cramped, but instead be light, open, and airy. It has to feel like there is no boundary between the outdoors and the inside of your home. So large windows with minimal treatments (e.g., light, billowy fabrics, like sheer curtain panels), glass doors, and skylights are vital.

Keep it natural

In order to create a cosy, easy vibe, a coastal design makes use of many natural elements, like furniture and decor made out of wicker, rattan, or light, weathered woods, and fabrics. Rugs are generally jute, seagrass, or straw, while fabrics are simple and not shiny. Minimal (if any) metallics or flashy textures, with more wood instead, that’s usually white-washed, a blond maple, or ash.

White is key

Although you might be inclined to picture a bold or bright blue and white palette when you think of coastal, a crisp, white interior is actually more precise. Similar to a minimalist design that less is more and leaning towards a neutral palette.

This doesn't mean, of course, that you can’t add colour as an accent. But remember to keep it soft, like a warmer beige or khaki, a light shade of blue, grey, or green – which you can incorporate as throws and throw pillows, indoor plants, vases and curtains.

Seashells with restraint

It’s a coastal home you’re going for, after all, so yes, it's totally all right to add a few seashells, glass bottles, or woven baskets, but keep them as minimal as possible. You want it to feel easy, simple, and natural for a coastal vibe. So, stay away from anything too cliched like anchors or beach signs. Instead, you can as an example, use a collection of blue glass vases and bottles on the hallway table or mantle or a classic blue and white striped feature wall on the stairway.

The finishing touch

For a more modern take on coastal design, we recommend the Schlage® Century gripset . A front door renovation can make it look like you gave your whole home a facelift. By updating your door accessories – whether it’s door knockers, knobs or handle sets, letterbox, or lighting – you have the chance to welcome visitors with your unique style.

If you do live in a coastal region, we recommend a marine grade 316L stainless steel, high quality electroplating or powder coated finish on the exterior to reduce the chances of your hardware tarnishing. Be sure to understand any warranties or guarantees associated with the product you choose. At Schlage, we offer a very generous mechanical, finish, and electronic warranty .

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