If you’ve been on social media lately then you’ve already heard of the term “Coastal Grandmother” coined by Lex Nicoleta that has taken the world by storm. She gave a name to the aesthetic that we’ve all known and loved for years. Think Hamptons chic, Cape Cod, and everything Nancy Meyers. Here are 5 easy ways to design your coastal grandmother home.
1. WHITE AND BLUE ORNATE DECOR
When I think Coastal Grandmother Home Decor, my mind immediately thinks of the classic white and blue detailed items that bring the cozy, beachy vibe.
When looking to pick out decor it’s best to stick to a specific color theme so your home feels cohesive. For the typical coastal grandmother you’ll see many earthy tones, textured items, and a lot of whites, blues, beiges, and browns.
Top items you need to purchase if you want to achieve this look:
- White and blue dainty, floral bed sheets and pillow covers.
- White and blue ornate vases.
- Vintage landscape paintings of the seaside that brings out the white and blue tones.
- White and blue vintage plates and cups.
- White and blue teapot.
- White and blue pitcher.
- White and blue throw blankets and throw pillows.
2. LINEN
Linen is key to a coastal grandmother aesthetic. If you want to bring in a coastal and airy feel to your home while still keeping it elegant and elevated then this is the material you need to use.
You can incorporate linen in your home in many ways. These are some of the best ways:
- White linen window curtains.
- Linen kitchen towels.
- Linen throw pillows.
- Linen table covers.
- Linen napkins.
- Linen couches.
3. TEXTURED MATERIALS
Incorporating textured materials is a failproof way of bringing a lived in and cozy coastal grandmother vibe to your home. Nancy Meyers is the queen of creating this atmosphere in her films. There are many ways to bring texture to your home that could range in price and can be easily attainable.
Here are a variety of items that you should include in your coastal grandmother home:
- Textured Stone Lamp.
- Jute rug.
- Rustic, vintage looking, wood tables (coffee table, dining table, entryway table, side tables, etc.).
- Stone or ceramic pots/vases.
- Wooden, rough edged cutting boards.
- Textured throw pillows and throw blankets.
- Rattan baskets.
- White shiplap walls.
4. VINTAGE ITEMS
An easy way to make your home cozy is to bring in vintage items. If you don’t prefer to use preloved items in your home then you can also purchase new pieces that give off a lived in vibe. This means look for items that may have paint that was sandpapered off, items that have slightly changed color, antique look, ornate designs, imperfect items overall.
These are some items to look for if you want to infuse your home with the coastal lived in vibe:
- Stone vases
- Picture frames (ornate or lighter wood)
- Rough edged wood furniture
- Antique styled hardware (faucets, door handles, drawer/cabinet handles, etc.).
- Ornate gold mirrors.
5. COZY DETAILS
Along with all of the above items that help create your coastal grandmother oasis, there’s also some additional cozy details that you can include that will elevate your home and give you the home of your dreams. Think all things comforting and homey.
Cozy details to include in your home:
- Metal pots and pans rack.
- Wine that you can display in the kitchen or bar cart.
- Bougie candles.
- Olive oil and balsamic dispensers.
- Salt and pepper cellars.
- Tea/Coffee station.
- Cook book to put on display.
- Shelves to display your favorite decor pieces.
- Water carafe.
- Fresh flowers (hydrangeas are the ultimate coastal grandmother flowers of choice).
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