How to create a beach house look.

Have you always wanted a beach house even though you don’t live anywhere near a body of water? Or maybe you already live near the water and want to make your home look more like a beach house? Either way, you can create a relaxing, fun interior that looks like it belongs near the beach.

Beach design colors can be vibrant and tropical, calm and neutral, or nautical blue and white. Even aqua and white or orange and white can create a beach feel. You can also use lots of beiges and light blues to reflect the colors of the sand and sky.

More ideas:

• Add touches from the sea, such as coral and shells made into lamps, chandeliers, boxes and decorative items.
• Install boat fittings in your kitchen or bath, such as hinges, lanterns and pulls.
• Use fabrics, throws, pillows, table linens and bed linens with beach motifs, palm trees, surfers and boats.
• Add artwork that depicts the sea, birds, fish or surfers.
• You can even display a real boat in your house!! Or a model of a boat.

Sail into a new interior look with a beach theme. You'll feel like you live by the shore every day.

For more ideas or help with your next design project, contact the team at Today's Window Fashions.