Coastal interior design has evolved beautifully from yesteryear's strictly nautical themes and seashell collections. And at Beginning to End Interiors, our design team celebrates the newer, sophisticated approach that embraces refined materials, curated color palettes, and other elements that capture the essence of waterfront living.

This is about creating serene environments that reflect the tranquility of ocean settings, understated elegance, and livability. Contemporary coastal interior design emphasizes natural light, open spaces, and grace. And once you get in the mindset, the rest flows naturally.

How To Use the Coastal Style Throughout Your Home

The fundamental principles of this style aren't complicated. The key ones include:

• Natural light maximization.
• Organic textures.
• Weathered materials that age gracefully.
• Open floor plans.
• Neutral color palettes.
• Furnishings that reference natural forms.
• Layered textiles.
• Climate-appropriate materials.

This approach is guided by going room by room. In living spaces, mix in weathered wood furniture, natural fiber rugs, and upholstery in linen or cotton blends. Dining rooms benefit from tables with unfinished edges, rattan seating, and organic ceramics referencing the shoreline's natural beauty.

Bedrooms can reflect the coastal interior design aesthetic through layered bedding in neutral tones, driftwood-inspired headboards, and artwork featuring abstract interpretations of water and sky. Update your bathrooms with stone surfaces, freestanding tubs, and fixtures in brushed metals.

In kitchens, we like shiplap accents, marble countertops with subtle veining, and cabinetry in soft blues or weathered whites. If you have open shelving, opt for handcrafted pottery and glassware that complements the coastal aesthetic.

Fresh Hunter Douglas Window Treatment Styles for Coastal Interior Design

There are quite a few options here, and we've selected the five below.

• Silhouette® Sheer Shades balance light control and privacy with flowy, sheer panels and integrated, horizontal fabric vanes. The soft, radiant profile complements coastal interiors and provides UV protection for furnishings and artwork.
• Duette® Cellular Shades excel in energy efficiency, making them ideal for coastal homes that need improved temperature regulation. The honeycomb construction provides insulation; select fabrics in ocean-inspired hues support the design scheme.
• Luminette® Sheer Panels are similar to Silhouette® Sheer Shades, but have a vertical orientation that emphasizes ceiling height while filtering bright sunlight. The rotating fabric vanes offer precise light control throughout the day.
• Provenance® Woven Wood Shades bring in natural texture through bamboo, grasses, and reeds, aligning perfectly with coastal design principles. These window coverings provide organic light diffusion for comfortable living spaces.
• Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters suit homes that retain excessive heat and humidity. These modern shutters, made from Hunter Douglas Polysatin™ material and aluminum bracing, resist the sun's UV rays and come in light, neutral tones.
  

Contact Us for Custom Window Treatments in Sarasota, Florida

Our interior decor professionals capture the essence of waterfront living through refined home furnishings and unparalleled expertise. We offer interior design services, Hunter Douglas window treatments + Carole fabrics, custom bedding, custom furniture, wallpaper, rugs, and upholstery.

Beginning to End Interiors serves clients in Sarasota and the surrounding area, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Boca Grande, Venice, Northport, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key, FL. Contact us today for more information.