Sea Fan Wall Decor

One of the best ways to add a coastal feel to your home is to include natural elements.  Whether that's in the form of driftwood (see this post), seashells, coral, or sisal/jute rugs, it's easy to achieve a cohesive, fuss-free look.

One coastal home decor item every beach loving person can easily include in their home is sea fan wall art. It makes a BEAUTIFUL statement piece and is easy to incorporate anywhere with (typically) just a few colors within the art.

Unframed options are a great affordable option as well.

I LOVE this beautiful sea fan a family member got for me on an overseas vacation trip and put it in a dark stained shadow box. It's such a special piece in our little beach house. :-)

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SEA FAN WALL DECOR

From the beach,

Anneke

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Goose Rocks Beach Cottage by Whitten Architects

Often times when we jump into decorating our homes, we debate and research and wait, completely overanalzying and second guessing our decisions.  Today's beach cottage home feature via Whitten Architects is proof that keeping things simple and uniform can be a beautiful recipe for success - making a house feel calm, cohesive and welcoming. 

***To view more photos from today's home feature, and to see further details, resources, and collaborators, head to Whitten Architects' website HERE.

This elevated Goose Rocks Beach Cottage is located in Kennebunkport, Maine, on a beautiful dune with views of the Atlantic Ocean.  With seagulls blue, beach sand neutrals, and casual lifestyle textures, this home is suited for entertaining and well as an active family lifestyle. 

I absolutely LOVE the mix of contemporary elements with clean lines, yet the coziness of multiple nook spaces balances everything so well. I'm pretty sure our kiddos would be found in these built in bench spaces OFTEN!

The open concept between the kitchen, dining, and living room flows really well.  As a family who lives in a smaller beach home, I can't help but notice the sleek integration of storage from the kitchen to the built in benches, above the fireplace as well as the furniture.

Even with a cohesive color palette of turquoise / teal, tans, whites, grays, etc., there is a wide variety of textures used which adds TONS of interest to the beach cottage.  You have both wood and tile flooring, plenty of beautiful white planked walls (never met a shiplap wall I didn't love!), metal railing, mixed metals between hardware (drawer pulls, doorknobs, etc.) and lighting (this sconce is a coastal FAVE), etc.

I love how the shiplap extends to the ceiling here with those beautiful natural wood beams. What a FUN game room with those blue acrylic bar stools, built in benches, nautical sconces, and ping pong table!

When it comes to the master bedroom, again, all of the planked walls are just beautiful, and the choice of bed of patio furniture really allow you to take in the view without any obstructions.  Some people may prefer roller shades or curtains for privacy or blocking light, but what a gorgeous view to wake up to!

And no beach house is complete without a fire pit!  For a long time we had a gas fire pit, but living in the Seattle area (Pacific Northwest) just really lends itself to needing a wood burning fire pit.  It typically gives off much more heat and of course is best for s'mores (my husband has a thing for making s'mores with reeses peanut butter cups - anyone else?). ;-)

I hope you've enjoyed today's featured cottage and found inspiration for your own home.  Remember, making a house a home takes time. Enjoy the moment and be thankful with what you have and where you are today! :-)

From the beach,

Anneke

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Driftwood Home Decor

When we first moved into our beach house a few years ago, one of my favorite pieces I found to decorate our home with was a HUGE driftwood fish that was eventually named "Finley" (thanks to some amazing ideas from you guys!). And yes.....he had to be named. ;-)

There's something about adding driftwood pieces to a home to get that beach house feel, whether you live right on the beach or not.  It's all about balance, so too much can overdo it quickly.  

Driftwood home decor ties in really nicely with coral, sea fans, green plants (like monstera, philodendron, and fiddle fig leaf), white slipcovered furniture, and of course navy blues (like navy rugs or pillows).  Creations can often be found in the form of sea animals, candle sticks, lighting, mirrors, and furniture. 

driftwood turtle / driftwood anchor / driftwood whale tail / large driftwood seahorse / driftwood mirror / whitewashed driftwood fish / driftwood pelican / driftwood side table / driftwood pineapple

"Finley" the Fish!

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DRIFTWOOD ANIMALS

 

DRIFTWOOD FURNITURE

 

DRIFTWOOD LIGHTING AND MIRRORS

 

DRIFTWOOD HOME DECOR ACCENTS

There are so many beautiful driftwood pieces out there!  Thanks to a lovely follower on Instagram, I just learned about the handmade shop Beachwood Dreams - check them out for AMAZING driftwood pieces!!!

From the beach,

Anneke

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