Serene, relaxed and slightly whimsical, the coastal style interior is one that never seems to date. While the fresh and clean aesthetic is suited to seaside homes, it's a look you can pull off even if you're not lucky enough to live by the beach.
To help, we've rounded up the design must-haves you need to achieve the perfect modern interior for coastal living.
Every aspiring beach house needs architectural features such as exposed beams and French Doors opening to outside. In a crisp white, of course.
A fireplace is the perfect way to add ambience to your home, and gas makes it easy with the touch of a button, perfect for holiday homes. Image: Nina Maya's home shot by Prue Ruscoe.
No modern beach house is complete without an outdoor shower to wash away the sand after a full day at the beach.
For an instant Hamptoms vibe, install some white plantation shutters. Even if you live in the city, you can get the beach house look easily with this cute window treatment. Image: Jessop Architects
Soft greys and blues, clean whites and pastels, these colours are the only way to go when creating a beach house. Bright colours just don't give off the same serene atmosphere. Image: Nina Maya's home shot by Prue Ruscoe.
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