Coastal Living Idea House Part 2

Coastal Living Idea House Norfolk, VA. is chocked full of fantastic ideas for your home. As I mentioned in my previous Blog, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the Idea House and decided to give you all a peek at what I got to see. Below is the Master Bedroom upstairs which was washed in soft dreamy blue-greens and accented with crisp white. An easy color pallet for any novice decorated.

What a super fun idea..to put a swing in your bedroom. Who said you can't. Go ahead, make your own rules. Being a grownup doesn't mean you have to be stuffy.

Mounds of pillows are always an easy decorative touch, but with function. Choose patterns and colors that compliment each other. This window nook is inviting and functional....a great place to curl up with a book.  And, look at that blue ocean in the background.

Another angle of the built-in window seat, which also doubles as storage. It is easy to bring the outdoors in, by mimicking the colors and tones. 

Having identical bedside tables and lamps balance out the room.  However the accessories are different and the prints are made to look like vintage maps.  This brings interest into the space and makes it look not so cookie-cutter.

Every room can use and upholostered piece and this chair and matching ottomon are an easy choice.  The slipcovers remove for easy cleaning and the color evens out the grass-cloth wall covering since it is in the same tone.

This space is dreamy and inviting. Makes you want to redecorate your space. Enjoy.

Something New

Hello Friends, and Happy New Year. I have been hanging on to some awesome pictures of my little trip this Fall to the Coastal Living Idea House in Norfolk, VA.  What a great opportunity. Not only is is cocked full of ideas and design tips, it is beautiful to look at and your tour ticket money goes to charity.  Everyone wins.  So over the next few weeks, I will be sharing with you some of my pictures and ideas and then give you some tips on where to find look-alike items etc.  Enjoy:

This is the outside look at a beauty in the crowd.  It isn't that the neighborhood is crowded, but you would almost expect to see this beach house all on its own in the outer-banks or something.  But, it isn't. And every inch of space is used, inside and out, making the most of its location. The young couple that bought this house have small children, so they will love the location and of course, proximity to the ocean.

Just a short stoll away and easy to see from all floors of the house.

It was a beautiful day when I was there, yet the clouds rolled in....Still beautiful, don't you think?

Ass soon as you walk in to the left of the front door, a cozy ready nook created out of the window seat.  All you need is a cup of coffee and a great read.  The designers used a classic motif--and sure to never fail--yellow and blue pallet, incorporating texture and depth where appropriate, made this house live very large.  Most all the common spaced carried this theme and is an easy one to use if you ever get stuck. 

Beautiful chairs graced the ends of the white-washed table for the dining room.  These are great slip-covered pieces that can easily be laundered.

Here is a great piece you can use as the comfy chair at the head of the table. In fresh Grey Linen, sure to please. Click here to look a little closer.

What a great idea to use with Ores. I am going to research to see if this is a design or a mirror that can be purchased.

Also, a great idea for the ceiling......brings depth and warmth not to mention adding the beach element right into the home structure.

Here is a gorgeous alternative Light Fixture by Regina Andrews that would give any decor that extra zing for the beach atmosphere. And lastly, try the table below to give the comfortable warm beachy look to finish off your dining room.

 Stay tuned for more inspirations for glamming up your home in a coastal charming sort-off way.