Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Coastal Style To Your Living Room

Coastal design is more popular as ever. In fact, there are even designs dedicated to the coastal theme. There are some inexpensive ways you can incorporate a nautical feel to your decor. With some paint and a couple of yards of fabric, you can create a breezy, casual coastal theme.








Instructions


Add Coastal Style to Your Living Room


1. Research on the world wide web coastal decor ideas. Get a sense of what parts of the coastal lifestyle will mesh into your current decor. Print out pictures and create a storyboard for inspiration.


2. Purchase coastal design magazines and clip out photos that inspire you. Add these pictures to your inspiration board.


3. Visit your local home improvement center's paint section. Select a white paint of your liking. Most coastal decor centers around clean white walls.








4. Select white or ivory slipcovers for sofas and chairs. Slipcovers are practical and common in the coastal lifestyle.


5. Purchase navy and light blue accent pieces like pillows, vases and lamp shades. The cool blue tones evoke a sense of the seashore.

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