Get the beach house look

Summer holidays mean cool, relaxed interiors that work hard and encourage total comfort. You needn’t own a house on the coast to achieve this look. Here are some ideas for how you can turn your home into a beach oasis.

1. Use a clean colour palette

Start with neautral and natural tones using pieces such as the Garrett Display Cabinet or the Titan Cabinet and build on that with statement pieces in aqua and deep, oceanic blues. 

2. Celebrate nature's design

Let the South African coastline, with its varied terrain, be inspiration for your coastal home’s interiors. Incorporate blue and white ceramics such as jars, bowls and stools to add a classic touch.

3. Lighten up with cotton rugs

Where possible, expose wood and tile flooring for a breezy feel. Roll up those heavy carpets in dark colours and choose light, textured rugs such as the Destiny Rug | Navy or the Unit Rug.

4. Bring in beach textures

Woven synthetic rattan or natural banana leaf weave in a laid back chair, baskets woven from water hyacinth with a crisp white paint detail and a few well-placed faux plants that require minimal maintenance all contribute to the warm and relaxed tone needed for that beach house look.   

5. Let the ocean guide your decor choices

Bring in some oceanic references when accesorising your beach house. Opt for realistic looking faux coral made from resin, fish statues and framed prints referencing the ocean. But be sure not to get too carried away. A few hints to the theme will be just enough to get your point across. 

Set up your own fresh and tranquil oasis at home and enjoy that beach house feeling without needing to travel anywhere this holiday.