Scandinavian style has been dominating homes for some time now. But a new interior design trend is expected to take over this year as people want to inject a bit more color into their interiors while keeping the same calming vibe of their Nordic-inspired spaces. Dubbed as ‘Coastal Scandifornia,’ this decorating trend is all about combining seaside elements with Scandinavian minimalism, which makes it the perfect design scheme for Myrtle Beach homes.
If you think about what a vacation house in Norway or Denmark beach towns would look like, you’ll get a general idea of what this decorating style is all about. Inspired by the laidback and comforting charm of coastal living, Coastal Scandifornia is all about creating a feeling of calm, brightness, and cheer to a space. If you’re up for a home makeover sometime this year, consider a Coastal Scandifornia theme for your interiors– here’s how to add some seaside flair to your Scandinavian-style beach house.
Add Muted Blues to Your Space
To make the most of this design scheme, plan on adding lots of Coastal Scandifornia elements to shared spaces, such as the living room and kitchen, to create a cohesive look for your beach house. Start with the living room and replace your current sofa with a customized couch or sectional covered in a sturdy white fabric, like sailcloth or Osnaburg woven cotton. Switching to a white couch instantly gives your home a vacation home feel, but don’t stop there. You need to add seaside colors to your space, however, don’t choose vibrant blues like teal or turquoise. Instead, go with a muted blue-gray shade.
A soft blue-gray works like a neutral since it pairs wonderfully with white, woody browns, and charcoal, making it the perfect color to add to a Scandinavian-style home. Think about adding two striped blue-gray throw pillows to your couch, then have one solid muted blue pillow, three white ones, and a light gray pillow to balance it all out. Dress your couch with a muted blue throw blanket to add coziness to your seating, then lay a striped bluish gray and beige rug on the floor. You can also display artwork or a print with a blue-gray, white, and gray color palette, then find a long rug in the same colors and place that in your hallway.
Display Found Objects
For most people, the joys of coastal living includes collecting pretty rocks, shells, and aged driftwood and displaying their finds at home. To give your Scandi-style interiors some interest and texture, take a walk along Myrtle Beach and see what treasures you can find to take with you. Think medium-sized, nearly white pieces of driftwood that you can display on a coffee table or window sill. Be on the lookout for smooth pebbles or stones in bluish gray colors– these will look amazing on top of a natural wood or unvarnished table.
Create Window Seats
One of the best things about living by the sea is the amount of natural light that filters into your home. To enjoy the natural illumination of your coastal abode, consider creating window seats so you can bask in the sunlight, read, or just relax while taking in the view. Try placing a cushioned Nordic wooden rocking chair or a butterfly chair by the window, then drape a sheepskin throw blanket over it to keep you warm on chilly days. Add a footstool so you can put your feet up.
Next, place a few medium-sized potted plants near the chair to create a connection to nature. As an alternative, you can display potted herbs like rosemary, sage, or mint on the window sill. These plants give off a pleasant scent to help you relax after a hectic day.
The Coastal Scandifornia interior design style is about to transform living spaces this year. Consider this relaxing design scheme to refresh your Myrtle Beach home, and enjoy living and thriving in a place inspired by breezy Scandinavian beach houses.
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