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Coastal Farmhouse Notes
The living room is not for guests only but should be set up as a useful, practical area where you spend a large part of your time. Here are some tips as you wor… Read More
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Welcome to Coastal Farmhouse, a home and lifestyle blog where the country road meets the shoreline. With a nod to both our beachy and rural roots, Coastal Farmhouse homes have a collected-over-time look. Think of naturally-distressed furnishings, sun-bleached finishes, and sea-worn textures - style that’s elegant with being fussy. A Coastal Farmhouse home is as refreshing & relaxed as it is unassuming and put-your-feet-up comfy.
2018-12-05 14:34
Bedrooms are the most revealing of our personalities. Here we lie down and shut our eyes, lower our defenses, and open ourselves to dreams, fantasies, and love. The intimacy of t… Read More
2018-12-02 16:19
Nora Murphy is a whirlwind of creativity who has turned her Connecticut country home into that contented sigh noise people make when they open their front door. She’s pretty inspiring… Read More
2018-11-28 14:42
There’s nothing more fun than choosing our fabrics, and very often that’s the decision we want to make first. But fabric choices often confound us. There are so many of the… Read More
2018-11-26 15:38
Style is a key element of proportion and scale. You can juxtapose a small oak stool to a huge oak dining table; because they’re both the same style, they are compatible. If… Read More
2018-11-20 19:34
When clients begin to make dining room furniture choices, I invariably tell them to start with the table. I’ve always enjoyed dining at round tables at friends’ houses.&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-11-16 21:58
A beautiful tablecloth sets the foundation for a Thanksgiving table to remember. Plus, it’s the perfect way to showcase your design style. When it comes to a beautifully laid… Read More
2018-11-15 14:10
Next to the living room, the dining room is the least understood and appreciated room in the house. The pace and clutter of our long, tightly scheduled days draw us away from the full… Read More
2018-10-22 14:58
As you begin to focus on interior design, remember that all good rooms have a mission. In the case of your living room, its purpose and intent is to provide maximum emotional and physi… Read More
2018-10-18 15:42
You probably will want your living room to have as much light and sunshine as possible. Study the quality of the natural light and judge how much your windows provide. What are y… Read More
2018-10-16 15:43
Living rooms have always had a disproportionate amount of money spent on them because people tend to think they had to be “decorated.” Yet no sooner was the (expensive) work… Read More
2018-10-15 15:02
Rooms need to be understood uniquely. Where a room is situated, how the light patterns fall during the course of the day, how the light affects where you sit, the size of the room in relatio… Read More
2018-10-11 12:47
Now that you’ve begun to define your personal decorating style, you will still have to make many hard design decisions; but you can begin to make them from a liberated perspective rath… Read More
2018-10-09 11:52
Space is a luxury and having pure space gives us a serene feeling. Covering up every inch of space is suffocating. Respect architecture as a background; enjoy the play of light and sha… Read More
2018-10-04 19:08
We all suffer from a tendency to accumulate sentimental objects that clutter every inch of surface space. But there is no need to display our possessions all at once. “Cutsi… Read More
2018-10-02 14:32
If you are nervous or unsure about adding color into your home, the 60-30-10 is a decorating rule that can help you put a color scheme together when planning your next room makeover. I… Read More
2018-10-01 22:21
No matter how beautiful your furnishings are, if you haven’t decided on the style and resonance of the room, it will appear confused and awkward. Create a mood for each room.&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-09-28 12:54
Even if your house or apartment is already furnished, as you think about these secrets to finding your personal decorating style, you may experience your surroundings with a raised awareness… Read More
2018-09-27 19:43
Once our personal style is deeply anchored in simplicity and appropriateness, then our rooms will reveal their own inward beauty. Beauty in a room requires a point of view, just as it… Read More
2018-09-26 16:06
I don’t think I fully understood the meaning of appropriateness until I started traveling to Europe and visiting very old cottages and homes with their peculiarly shaped spaces, curves… Read More
2018-09-25 14:47
Get in touch with that spirit inside you. Who you are is a coming together of everything you’ve been exposed to all your life, how you’ve grown and changed, and what you as… Read More
2018-09-24 15:59
You will never slip into pretentiousness or artificiality when you build your rooms on a solid foundation of simplicity. But most of us have a tendency to overdo, to reach for the most compl… Read More
2018-09-19 19:58
From the moment you open the front door to your house or apartment, you instinctively feel the emotional rush of being home. The entrance hall is the face and character of the house. Just as… Read More
2018-09-17 14:35
Good rooms evolve. They grow, change, and become more refined and beautiful over time. When you plan your ideal room, and determine how you want it to look and feel, you can build toward tha… Read More
2018-09-14 13:56
Hang your chandelier so that its lowest point is 30-34 inches from the tabletop (I suggest leaning toward the higher end of this margin). The diameter for a chandelier hung over a tabl… Read More
2018-09-13 15:36
How do you decorate a historical house with ornate architectural features?
Keep it clean. Mix it up. Keep the palette interesting- don’t be afraid to mix patterns, finishes, and textur… Read More
2018-09-12 19:01
I am often asked if good taste is something we can acquire. My answer to this is a resounding Yes! Some people do have innate taste, but for most of us, good taste emerges once we have… Read More
2018-09-11 15:16
White paint when done right can be one of the most beautiful and versatile paint color combinations. But for the untrained eye, picking out a good white out of hundreds of choices is a… Read More
2018-09-10 16:09
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when selecting and combining patterns. When something is well designed, you see the pattern as a whole, a cohesive design. If a pattern… Read More
2018-09-06 16:25
Color is often difficult to communicate about. The reason is that the words we use to describe color are vague and frequently misunderstood. Technical terms such as “value,” &ldq&hell…Read More
2018-09-05 17:52
In all design, you need to consider the visual composition. Yes, you need to think of practicality and function, but the visual arrangement is what draws you in and catches your attention. T… Read More
2018-09-04 16:09
Adding stripes to your decor or space is an easy effortless way to add a bold punch to any room. Stripes tend to add drama to a room. They have an almost architectural power to re… Read More
2018-08-29 17:06
Pattern can have a big impact on how a room feels. If you are considering adding patterns into your decor but are uncertain as to how to introduce pattern without turning the room into one h… Read More
2018-08-28 14:44
We are soothed by similarity because visually we prefer similarities to opposites. This can be called the law of grouping. Simplicity has power. Compositionally, it is more interesting and d… Read More
2018-08-27 15:08
In dark-colored rooms, avoid white or off-white upholstery, because the outline of the furniture will dominate the space. The contrast is too high and the richness of the dark backgrou… Read More
2018-08-24 16:42
Successful design keeps the eye interested, allowing us to take in every part of a room’s design. Rhythm is a key design principle that encourages our eyes to move around a room in an… Read More
2018-08-23 13:59
Put a pad of paper on a clipboard. On the top right-hand side of the pad, write the date. On the top left-hand side, write “Punch-List.” Items on your punch list should be… Read More
2018-08-22 17:22
Order plays an essential role in bringing disparate elements into a unified aesthetic, harmonious whole. Without order, we would live in chaos, feeling scattered and unfocused. Or… Read More
2018-08-20 15:07
No matter how large or small a room is, the scale of the human form often determines the appropriate spacing between objects. To create a room ideal for moving about with ease, for int… Read More
2018-08-17 12:34
Magazines pile up; most of us don’t throw them out until we’ve gone through each one. A soothing ritual is to clip out articles you want to read, or have read and want to s… Read More
2018-08-16 13:15
Symmetry is one of the oldest tricks in the design books. The charm of symmetry is its permanent power to please because it balances the tensions of the eye. Our eye and hand tend to d… Read More
2018-08-10 14:56
People become blind to the eyesores in their homes because often they’ve spent huge amounts of money on things that are obviously so wrong. It is embarrassing and upsetting to bu… Read More
2018-08-09 15:17
Scale and Color Juxtaposition
To achieve a harmonious scale in your home, it is important to understand the power of color juxtaposition. Color has a huge influence on scale. Whi… Read More
2018-08-07 20:22
Three Is Better Than Two
When hanging objects on a wall, one over another, three is better than two. You can hang five, but not four. The eye wants to focus on something interesting, n… Read More
2018-08-06 12:45
Happy to see how customers use our sea glass beads in their homes. Our recycled glass beads are handmade from molten fragments of colored glass bottles, creating a beach glass effect w… Read More
2018-08-04 15:37
I’m sure you’ve heard this before — a home tells the story of the people who live there. A home should speak to its inhabitants’ life and loves. In my experience, the… Read More
2018-08-03 14:03
Fresh flowers in my home, especially in the summer, are almost a necessity of life. Nothing freshens up a room like a beautiful vase of fresh flowers. But when the garden isn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-08-02 15:01
The front entrance to your home creates a first impression and a home that is clean and well cared for leaves a lasting, positive impression. The front door is quite literally the first thin… Read More
2018-08-01 13:01
When decorating our homes most of us know what we like but the challenge is often how to pull it all together. Scale and proportion, two very common interior design terms, are what make… Read More
2018-07-31 12:57
This weekend I prepared a quick and easy brunch and I realized all my “go to” meals involve baking something in a ramekin. If a set of ramekins has not made its way into your kit… Read More
2018-07-30 13:31
Adding Color to a Room
If you feel your room is in need of a little zing – try adding a little color to your decor without picking up a paintbrush. I think adding a pop of color agains… Read More
2018-07-30 01:41
Few pieces of furniture make a statement like the wingback chair- they’re striking, sensible, and versatile, and can be used in so many ways around your home. Wingback chairs have… Read More
2018-07-28 10:44
“Troving,” is my version of “antiquing.” Treasures are subjective and not always an antique – it’s the little gems I love to search for at fle… Read More
2018-07-27 12:05
There is something incredibly lush about Dahlias. And they hold up well in arrangements. The Dinner Plate Dahlia is my absolute favorite and I’m obsessed with th… Read More
2018-07-26 13:30
Your energy is the most important thing in the world. Our homes should be a place to rejuvenate ourselves with regular doses of positive energy. Negative energy has a way of… Read More
2018-07-25 13:15
Martin Seligman, the father of Positive Psychology says that for a person to be truly happy and live a meaningful life, that person must recognize their personal strengths and use these stre… Read More
2018-07-24 13:32
Layer Your Lighting
When thinking about the flow of space, ambiance, and atmosphere in your home, lighting can be one of the most fundamental elements. Beautiful interiors have a variety of… Read More
2018-07-23 12:59
Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray is a transitional lighter gray with a balanced mix of warm and cool undertones. It’s a versatile gray that works well with other colors and und… Read More
2018-07-22 10:52
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should… Read More
2018-07-21 12:39
Start a Collection
Saturdays are great days for yard sales and it got me thinking of this inexpensive decorating tip- starting a collection. If you find that your home consis… Read More
2018-07-20 12:58
To me, the flower that embodies both the Coastal+Farmhouse style is the hydrangea. I think it just may be summer’s favorite flower – at least in New England, beloved for pro… Read More
2018-07-19 11:53
Establish a Color Scheme
Creating a whole home color palette will make your decorating choices easier and help connect one room to the next, creating a home that flows. The first… Read More
2018-07-18 13:10
If you wait long enough, everything comes back in style. Yes, brass is back. But not the shiny brass you may remember from the 80s. The “new” brass is much more understated… Read More
2017-12-27 21:13
Your bookshelves tell your story with a glimpse into your character, personality, travels, passions, interests, and family. There’s an art to creating a perfectly styled bookshelf. We… Read More
2017-12-21 19:43
Company’s coming! These two words can bring on added holiday stress. Creating an environment that makes your guests feel welcome and comfortable is possible with a little prepara… Read More
2017-12-11 19:09
The Coastal Farmhouse tagline, Live Life Beautifully, really encompasses more than just creating a beautiful home. When I dreamed up Coastal Farmhouse and what I wanted to accomplish a… Read More
2017-11-03 16:46
Grey continues to be the most sought-after interior paint color. Grey is versatile and adds grace and sophistication to a room. With more depth than white, the shade serves as a sophist… Read More
2017-10-30 14:35
Shop our fall sale and save 40% on everything! Offer expires on November 2nd! Start that holiday shopping…
The post We’re Having a Sale! appeared first on Coastal F… Read More
2017-06-16 17:28
There’s something that’s endlessly appealing about interior decorating inspired by the coast- no matter where you live. Maybe it’s the calming palette of ocean blues… Read More
2017-06-02 19:19
Bring the Ocean Home|Coastal Home Decor
Summer is here and maybe you are looking to add a touch of coastal home décor to brighten up your home this summer. I love using the wate… Read More
2017-05-09 15:32
When you think of “coastal style,” do you automatically think airy, breezy, and light, with a color palette drawn from the natural beauty of seaside finds like sand and shells?&n&hell…Read More
2017-04-20 19:13
Coastal Paint Colors
Let’s look at another of my “go-to” coastal paint color. If you are looking to achieve a lighter, coastal feeling of serenity and tranquility in… Read More
2017-04-10 18:15
Window treatments are the perfect opportunity you have to define the look and feel of your room. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite coastal style window treatment ideas. Think… Read More
2017-04-03 19:52
Decorating Behind a Sectional Sofa
Are you having trouble thinking of ideas on what to use in that large space behind and above your sectional sofa? In last week’s Facebook Design Chal… Read More
2017-03-28 15:55
Coastal Blue Paint Colors
Coastal Blue paint colors can turn your home into a relaxing escape. Keep in mind there isn’t one coastal blue paint color palette that is perfect… Read More
2017-03-22 01:21
Displaying Your Beach Treasures|DIY Coastal Home Decor
Today I’m sharing some easy, creative ideas for displaying your beach treasures that will bring a level of authenticity to your c… Read More
2017-03-20 01:34
Spring Flower Arrangements You Can Put Together Fast
Spring is finally here. Sort of. Well, it should be here soon! Although there may be a slight delay, you can certainly get into the… Read More
2017-03-17 01:36
I get so many questions and emails about what coastal interior paint colors I use in homes, that I decided to feature a different coastal interior paint color every month would be a good way… Read More
2017-03-16 01:36
Rustic Glam Style
Today I’m going to share one of my favorite interior design styles- Rustic Glam or as I like to call it, “Farmhouse Glam.” First, let’s define… Read More
2017-03-14 17:09
Restoring Peace & Balance Back Into Your Home
Remember the Cat Steven’s song, “Wild World?” The lyrics, “Oh baby baby it’s a mad world,” continu… Read More
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