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Embracing Coastal Vibes in Your Home
Breezy Summer Interiors
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Transform your home into a serene retreat with coastal interior design. This style creates a light, airy atmosphere inspired by the beach, focusing on natural beauty and relaxation.
Key elements include:
- A light, neutral colour palette of whites, beiges, and soft blues.
- Natural materials like wood, rattan, and jute for an organic feel.
- Open, breezy spaces with abundant natural light.
- Subtle nautical accents, mixed textures, and indoor plants to complete the look.
This approach brings a relaxed, year-round summer vibe to any space.
What is Coastal Interior Design?
A light and airy colour palette
Incorporate natural materials
With the ever-changing seascape for inspiration, natural materials are woven into the interior of this Golden Bay home. Photo: HOME Magazine
Add some nautical accents
Capitalise on open, breezy spaces
Achieving a coast vibe is about connection to the natural environment, enhanced through the use of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors. Photo: Amanda Aitken
Mix it up with some textural variety
Top it off with some botanical elements
Bringing elements of the coast into our homes in the form of feature planting is another way we Kiwis celebrate the coastal environment. Photo: David Straight
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