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7 telling signs you’re drawn to a coastal theme

Is home where you lay your anchor, shells, driftwood and oars? - by Dora Papas
  • 29 Jul 2021

What would you call your home style? Is it minimal? Boho? Hamptons? Scandi?

With so many aesthetics to choose from, putting a name to your personal style is no easy task. But, if you're drawn to all things sea, sand and sun, there's a high chance you're a lover of coastal interiors. We've put together 7 telling signs you can look out for.

WATCH: How to create a contemporary coastal oasis in your backyard

1. You walk into a homewares store and are immediately drawn to a palette of deep navy, turquoise and green, and tropical motifs.

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Image: Chris Warnes / aremediasyndication.com.au

2. You dream of a weatherboard exterior and wraparound decking to enjoy the coastal breeze.

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Image: Maree Homer / aremediasyndication.com.au

3. You would source a palm for every room if you could.

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Image: Maree Homer / aremediasyndication.com.au

4. Your find you turn to natural materials for your furniture and homewares pieces.

"Bring the essence of nature into your interior with the same tones and textures for furniture and collectables in materials such as rattan, bamboo, linen, leather, cotton, wicker, jute, hemp, wool and wood," stylist Melissa Penfold told Homes To Love.

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Image: Maree Homer / aremediasyndication.com.au

5. You use pineapples as a styling tool and your kitchen colour palette consists of bright, ocean blues, natural timbers and sandy neutrals. 

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Image: Maree Homer / aremediasyndication.com.au

6. You would (or already have!) use an oversized shell as a succulent planter, which takes pride of place on your coffee table or sideboard.

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8. There's almost always a beach towel and rattan bag featuring in your hallway, and oars rightfully take the place of wall art.

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Image: Maree Homer / aremediasyndication.com.au

Ready to tackle coastal style in your bathroom space? Check out Adam and Daniella's coastal bathroom makeover!

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