Interior Styles -
Coastal Retreat

Feature Wallpaper

Andrew Martin
Engineer Collection
Design: Oxford, Colour: Sand

Main Wall Colour

Use a white base paint colour on the walls in this interior for a bright and fresh look right throughout the home.

Dulux Mt Aspiring

PN2B1

Venetian Blinds

Consider white painted timber venetians or plantation shutters to create privacy for a typically Coastal Retreat look.

Coastal Inspired Artwork

Introduce coastal and seascape images and sculptures throughout the home for consistency.

Cushions

Cushions are an affordable and practical way to decorate with patterns and textures that add interest without breaking the budget. Introduce some playful patterns and textures in the kids Activity room.

Floor Rug

For additional texture or pattern, or even just to protect your carpet from the kids accidental spills, introduce a rug on top of your carpet.

Built-in Joinery

For furniture that fits perfectly, opt to have cabinets or desks custom made, for a more refined look in large living spaces.

Carpet

Continuing with a fresh clean feel is this understated textured carpet from Victoria Carpets (Bay of Islands, 33 2536 Rainbow Falls

Accessories

Evoking twigs or driftwood, this feature lamp is a must have selection for this Coastal Retreat.

Main Wall Colour

Use a white base paint colour on the walls in this interior for a bright and fresh look right throughout the home. Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

Overhead Cabinetry

By adding a feature colour like we have done here, you are not only adding contrast to the main cabinetry colour in the kitchen, but also balancing the spaces where furniture pieces also highlight this contrasting colour in the dining area.

Sheers on Black Rods

Let the natural light filter through your home whilst still having privacy by choosing sheer, flowing curtains in either white or linen tones for a fresh coastal look.

(Warwick Asop Parchment on Black Rod and Eyelets)

Pendant Lighting

Pendant Lighting with texture can instantly create the Wow Factor in any room. These pendant lights from About Space detailing layered corrugated cardboard are installed not just for their practicality, but more as a sculptural piece above the dining table.

Dining Chairs

If you love introducing texture in your fabrics, upholstered dining chairs will allow you to do just that, whilst also adding a relaxed comfort to your dining space.

Barstools

Iron and timber barstools give you a casual coastal look whilst still adding interest.

Floor Boards

For a truly coastal feel, select a timber floor with texture in a natural timber tone.

Kitchen Cabinetry

Laminex Silk Gloss Polar White

Benchtop

Caesarstone Summer Rye 4460

Sheers on Black Rods

Let the natural light filter through your home whilst still having privacy by choosing sheer, flowing curtains in either white or linen tones for a fresh coastal look.

(Warwick Asop Parchment on Black Rod and Eyelets)

Feature Wall Lights

Sapore Wall Lights in chrome with white diffuser

Fire Place, Surround etc.

Jetmaster SL550 Gas Fireplace Black

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Mt Aspiring

PN2B1

Staircase

Simple yet stunning in design, this iron and timber staircase is perfect for our Coastal Retreat interiors.

Feature Mirror

Textured natural timber framed mirrors compliment occasional furniture pieces whilst contrasting fresh white walls.

Throw Rug/Cushions

If you want to inject colour into this scheme, blue is the perfect choice for a Coastal Retreat look.

Side Tables

Select furniture that evokes images of coastal living like these side tables that echo the look of tree trunks.

Ottoman

Oversized ottomans upholstered in the same fabric as your sofa allow the feature timber elements to stand out and be the focus in this Coastal Retreat lounge room.

Carpet

Continuing with a fresh clean feel is this understated textured carpet from Victoria Carpets (Bay of Islands, 33 2536 Rainbow Falls

Contemporary Sofa Design

Comfortable and relaxed sofa designs in this space are so inviting.

Flower and Plants

A must in your Coastal Retreat interiors, is the introduction of flower or indoor plants.

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Mt Aspiring

PN2B1

Venetian Blinds

Consider white painted timber venetians or plantation shutters in bathrooms and ensuites to create privacy for a typically Coastal Retreat look.

Shower Rail and Tapware

Alder Moda Round microphone shower rail & Vito Bertoni Nuova wall mixer

Wall and Floor Tiles

187008 Exile Biscuit GL Porcelain Lappato Rectified 300x600 with Misty Grey Grout

Basins

Raymor Amethyst Square Inset Basins

Laundry Hamper

Gone are the days of unsightly laundry hampers... Introduce hampers with natural fibre and textures to this relaxed coastal look ensuite...

Tapware

Alder Alto Basin Mixer

Benchtop and Feature Open Shelves

Laminex Seasoned Oak Natural Finish

Vanity Doors

Laminex Silk Gloss in Polar White

Rug

For that luxurious feeling underfoot, introduce a floor rug or matt into your bathroom or ensuite for additional comfort and luxury.

Wallpaper

Introduce textured Grasscloth wallpapers in earthy neutral tones to add interest and texture, complementing back with textures in cushions and linen.

(Phillip Jeffries – Chevron Chic, 3294 Elephant Tusk)

Artwork

Neutral sandy tones and pale blue/greys defined by white frames contrast with the neutral wallpaper selection.

Sheers on Black Rods

Let the natural light filter through your home whilst still having privacy by choosing sheer, flowing curtains in either white or linen tones for a fresh coastal look.

(Warwick Asop Parchment on Black Rod and Eyelets)

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Mt Aspiring

PN2B1

Carpet

Continuing with a fresh clean feel is this understated textured carpet from Victoria Carpets (Bay of Islands, 33 2536 Rainbow Falls

Cushions and Throw Rugs

Complements the textured wallpaper by introducing texture in your choices of cushions and throw rugs. Stripes are also a great pattern to use in a coastal setting.

Bedside Tables

Introduce textured natural timbers in your furniture pieces, adding warmth and contrasting perfectly with the white and linen tones in your bedlinen.