analysis: 5 Essential Decorations to Fake a Summer Beach House

1. Something blue

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• One of the initial things that come to mind when we think of the ocean is the color blue. The variations in the waves from true blue to turquoise to aqua give you a ton of options to choose from. This lets you customize your beach house aesthetic to your liking. Sprinkling one or two shades of blue throughout your home is an easy way to give it a truly nautical feel.
• For example, you can create a beach accent wall by painting one wall blue to contrast the rest. Blue wallpaper with a nautical pattern or bold stripes will make your accent wall stand out. Throw pillows are always a simple and effective way to work your color of choice into your decor.
• Incorporate blue details throughout your design to tie it all together. Try blue area rugs and curtains, blue artwork on the walls, and blue knick-knacks on the shelves. Imagine how lovely a bookshelf would look with a mix of books in different shades of blue.
• You can also fill a hutch or china cabinet with blue glass bottles and jars to mimic the look of sea glass. They make the perfect addition to your beach house’s kitchen or bathroom decor and can hold small things. Your imagination is, as they say, the only thing that limits you!

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  • place some ornamental grasses against your blue wall or other related, tropical houseplant
  • the grasses can remind you of the beach grass that covers the dunes
  • a tropical houseplant is what beaches are all about.

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2. It came from the sea

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• Anything from the water will immediately make you feel closer to the ocean. One excellent example of this is driftwood. Driftwood can be used in so many ways, whether it’s already a decoration or is one you create yourself. Lamps, mirrors, and candle holders made from driftwood give your home instant seashore vibes.
• Seashells are already popular decor, and they’ll fit in perfectly with your beach house theme. From small shells in bowls or jars to statement-making clamshells, you can’t go wrong. On top of that, coral, starfish, and sand dollars add texture and subtle hints of the sea in the empty places.
• Anything that you usually find on the beach or in the water will do. It doesn’t matter if you found it yourself or you bought it from someone else. What matters is that it fits your new aesthetic. When in doubt, hang up a faux fish!

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  • how about an aquarium – it could have fish or simply aquatic plants
  • you could build a fresh-water aquarium with interest beach items that is easy to maintain
  • you can even add a fresh-water turtle amount the aquatic plants.

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3. Natural textures

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• Textures like wicker and rope are a big part of nautical-themed decorating. These more natural textures bring to mind what you would find on a ship and are so very oceanic. Wicker furniture makes a great addition to your beach house wannabe. And wicker baskets continue the look while adding some useful storage.
• Wrapping decor pieces in twine or rope give an undeniably nautical vibe. It’s especially helpful if you’re having trouble finding the right accessories for your rooms. You can wrap lamps, jars, lanterns, bottles, and vases with a length of natural rope.
• You can even wrap the sides of a round coffee table in the rope if you’re feeling ambitious!

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  • find some netting such as nautical net or heavy volleyball nets
  • paste varying seashells to netting as illustrated above
  • you can then drape the net on the wall or table giving you the beach-like feel.

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4. Nautical charts

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• Nautical charts create a fantastic theme for any room and are charmingly versatile. Globes aren’t quite as beachy, but they also work well if you’re going for the maritime look.
• The beach, the ocean, and ships go hand in hand. Using charts and maps for one room keeps a similar theme without every room looking exactly the same.
• Decorating with nautical charts is fun and easy to do. For instance, try:
  • framing small vintage maps to hang on the walls
  • rolling them up and standing them in a wicker basket like they’re ready for sailing
  • incorporating them into the fabric of throw pillows, tablecloths, or napkins
• Want something a little more eye-catching? Go ahead and coat an entire wall with one sizable nautical chart for a statement piece that brings the ocean into your home.

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5. Tropical prints

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• When most people fantasize about the beach, they think of a tropical climate. So if you love prints and patterns, you’re going to love this idea. Bold prints with elements such as palm trees, monstera leaves, sunshine, sand, and sea creatures never go amiss in a beach house.
• Use a variety of prints for a gallery wall with blue frames or frames crafted from driftwood. You can also hang a shower curtain with leaf or palm tree patterns. Create a pop of color with printed throw pillows. Get yourself some very tropical wallpaper.
• While you may want to use them in small doses, don’t hedge. Tropical prints bring in the perfect accent to complement the rest of your decor with fabulous greens, yellows, and (of course) blues.

• IN CONCLUSION

  As you can see, it’s easy enough to make up the perfect beach house with only a few things. There may not be a beach outside, but there will definitely be one inside when you finish decorating!

• Let the relaxing commence. These essential decorations will take your space from typical digs to a summer beach house in no time at all. No real sand required.

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Adam Marshall is a freelance writer who specializes in all things apartment organization, real estate, and college advice. He currently works with Grove at Murfreesboro to help them with their online marketing.