Sandcastle Inspired Whimsy from Hooker Furniture

Coastal style can be as individual as its location. Coastal style works best when it subtly sets a mood rather than overwhelming you with beachiness. Yes, beachside element are appropriate, but you don’t have to pick up every shell, piece of driftwood, or sand dollar and drag it into your home. Instead, you want to create an easy, carefree vibe that evokes boating, beaches, and sand castles. You want the look to be whimsical not overdone.

In the Sandcastle Collection from Hooker Furniture that’s exactly what you’ll find. This is a collection filled with casual, coastal charm – a collection that has its feet in the sand of the Florida shore. The American design elements and classic traditional forms – floral motif hardware and spindle legs – give the collection a soft, vintage appeal.

Light may be one of the most important, yet often overlooked elements of coastal style. But think about it. When was the last time you walked into a beach house and the space felt cramped and dim? It’s more likely that the space felt light, bright, and breezy. That’s only one reason why white is the main color in coastal interiors: it amplifies and spreads light. That’s also one of the reasons why coastal style is perfect for Florida homes: Florida is known for having plenty of sunlight.

In a coastal interior, the line between indoors and outdoors can be hard to find. Windows, glass doors, and skylight let the sunshine in. The bright, white bedroom furniture above and sunny yellow walls highlight the sunny feel to the room and is a great way to create the illusion of sunlight if your room doesn’t have many windows.

For a modern take on coastal casual style, add a few accents that will spread the light even further. Hang a mirror opposite a window or try a glass-topped table in the breakfast nook to increase the room’s sunny appeal. Just a few accents, though, you don’t want the room to lose its cozy, comfy ambience.

One way to ensure the space stays casual and comfortable is to use simple fabrics – ones that are unassuming and make you want to put your feet up. Pure white is always a good choice for this décor, but soft pastels or stripes also work. This is also where you can use some subtle nautical touches with throw pillows, a side chair, or prints on the wall.

Done right, white rooms are stunning in their simplicity. But if you like a touch of color, layer creams, beiges, and taupes to reflect sandy beaches. However, you don’t have to eliminate color completely. Try painting an accent wall navy blue and bring in a bright, coral area rug. The traditional distressed dining room furniture lets you play with color on the walls and area rug. If your room has plenty of windows, you’ll still achieve a light, airy feel in the space. However, keep it consistent, too many differing color schemes in different rooms will give your home too many personalities.

Using the Sandcastle collection from Hooker Furniture as the foundation of your coastal décor will give you a head start. Its pieces are undeniably charming and create a perfectly relaxed feel in any room, from dining room to bedroom to breakfast nook. They provide the perfect blend of coastal and cottage styles with an effortless elegance and casual grace. 

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