A coveted 30A beach house is a place to rest, relax, and take in the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and the unique coastal dunes landscape. To get the most enjoyment from your beach house experience, you’ll want to bring beauty to your beach house’s design.
Whether you are a longtime owner along 30A, or are in the process of looking for a beautiful beach house in the area, it’s never too early to think about designing your beach house for beauty and function.
Here are some great interior design ideas to incorporate into your 30A beach house.
Beach Home Design Ideas
You want to make your beach house feel comfortable and like a retreat, whether it is your primary home, or a summer getaway. Keep comfort, beach-friendly color palettes and textures when choosing your home decor.
Light and Sea Themed Colors
A color palette that is light, feels fresh and keeps spaces cool, making neutrals a lovely idea for a beach house. White brightens up any space, makes you feel clean, and reflects all of the lovely sunlight streaming in.
Beachy colors like light blue, sandy yellows, and light taupes can be lovely colorful compliments to a white base, and will make you feel cheerful and beach-ready every day.
Nautical Elements
Selecting decorations that reference ships, seafarers and sea animals is a fun way to add some character to your rooms.
These elements can be included anywhere from patterned bedspreads or window treatments, to wall art and trinkets.
Emphasis on Windows and Outdoors
For most people, time at the beach is synonymous with enjoying the sun and the outdoors, so, consider design ideas that will highlight these two beach draws.
For example, consider situating your furniture in a way that frames the windows in your house- especially those that view water or natural landscapes, and those that get direct sunlight.
Also, embrace your outdoor space by outfitting it with casual, but attractive all-weather furniture, art and outdoor rugs. Features that bring the amenities of the indoors outside, like a grill or a minibar, are conveniences you’ll appreciate when entertaining.
Wooden Features
Wooden features in the home contribute a natural feeling to the space. .
Wood flooring is a great choice for beach homes because they’re easy to keep clean, and don’t wear down in high traffic areas.
Driftwood makes for interesting natural accents. If you’re bold, consider a coffee or dining table made of this natural material. A driftwood chair adds a beachy bohemian vibe. If your style is more contemporary, find a small artistic piece to display or consider wooden tools in your table service.
“Beach-Resistant” Materials
At some point sand inevitably make its way into your beach house and salty ocean or chlorinated pool water will set itself upon your couch cushions.
Select upholstery and rugs that are up to the task. Stain and water-resistant upholstery can suit indoor and out-door furniture. Choose fade-resistant materials for outdoor upholstery, rugs and shades.
Wood-look tile and laminate floors are great alternatives to hardwood- they’re water resistant, easy to clean and look luxurious at an accessible price point.
Looking for a Home to Decorate?
We hope these ideas have ignited a creative spark, and you’re feeling inspired to bring these ideas to life in your own beach retreat.
Whether you’re already in the neighborhood, or looking to join us at the beach, Rodos Advisors powered by eXp are here to help with your 30A home search. We have thorough information on dozens of homes in the 30A area, and we’re eager to assist you in your search.
Reach out to us today. We look forward to helping you find the 30A beach house of your dreams.