{"id":988,"date":"2021-11-30T16:51:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T21:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=988"},"modified":"2021-11-16T12:22:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T17:22:06","slug":"how-design-coastal-contemporary-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/30\/how-design-coastal-contemporary-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design a “Coastal Contemporary” Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping up with the latest home decor trends can feel like a never-ending endeavor. So many colors, accessories, and techniques are popular one minute and outdated the next. Luckily, you don’t have to swap out your home’s furniture and decorations with each passing season. By incorporating light colors, natural details, and relaxed designs of coastal contemporary decor, you can easily build living spaces that feel effortless. Keep these easy tips from the design experts at Matter Brothers Furniture to bring the sought-after look of modern coastal decor to life in your own home.<\/p>\n

Use Lots of White for Coastal Contemporary<\/h2>\n

Helping your home feel bright, open, and modern can be as simple as choosing the right color scheme. For rooms that exude a modern, coastal vibe, you can’t go wrong with a predominantly white (or off-white) foundation. Using white on everything from your walls and sofa to countertops and table lamps is a sure-fire way to curate rooms that feel breezy and welcoming. If the thought of using white in your living, kitchen, or bedroom makes you uneasy, don’t panic. Decorating with a bright neutral, such as white, doesn’t have to be boring. You can always add texture and personality later through accessories and other elements in the space.<\/p>\n

Replace a “Theme” With Natural Elements<\/h2>\n

When trying to design a home that feels beachy and laid back, it’s easy for many homeowners to go overboard\u00a0with clich\u00e9 themes<\/span>\u00a0and cheesy decorations. Unfortunately, bringing in sea life decor and other\u00a0beach-inspired elements<\/a><\/span>\u00a0can make your home feel dated rather than contemporary. With this in mind, focus on embracing the natural elements of the beach that will feel relaxing and fresh, such as natural fiber rugs, wooden accents, and potted plants in place of an abundance of crabs, rope, and anchors.<\/p>\n

Accent With Color<\/h2>\n

As we shared above, just because your coastal-inspired home embraces the color white doesn’t mean that it has to be colorless or lack personality. Accenting with color can give your living spaces warmth and depth while staying true to your modern vision. Not any color will work in a coastal contemporary home, though. Instead of bold colors that could feel more stimulating than relaxing, stick with the\u00a0natural colors<\/a><\/span>\u00a0you’d expect to find at the beach. Cool blues, soft greens, and subtle tans will go a long way in making your home feel casual yet classy.<\/p>\n

Maximize Natural Light<\/h2>\n

One of the most effective steps you can take to create a home that feels as bright and airy as the beach is to let in the sunshine. Natural light can help even the smallest rooms feel big and welcoming. Don’t worry about limited natural light. There are practical ways to give the illusion of a room having more light than it does, including:<\/p>\n