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So-Cal Beach Home

8 years ago

Hi Houzzers, I need your advice. I am stuck on how to finish this space. I want it to look amazing! The rest of our house has a beachy, yet elegant vibe which I love.

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KBG Design

8 years ago

You're getting there! From what I see in the pictures, I would add:

One oversized area rug in either a sisal or jute texture (faux works, too) that's lighter than your pine furniture
Window treatments (rods w/ rings stacked outside/ over your shutters in an air-y linen texture)
A large upholstered bench in a wide stripe (with a lighter background)
Large pieces of art and/ or mirrors to the headboard wall for added interest
Pull your chair and ottoman vignette out a bit from the corner and maybe add a floor lamp as well

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Alluring Window NYC- Window Treatments
8 years ago
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Bev
8 years ago
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Your wall color looks right for that beachy feel. A great piece of beachy art hung above the headboard would help a lot.
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Julie Mitchell
Original Author
8 years ago
I am thinking more along the lines of a bench and a rug but I'm stuck on what kind . I also Am not sure about what to put above my bed. I know a beachy something. but not quite sure what.
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Paige O'Coin
8 years ago
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Julie Mitchell
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you KBG designs I was actually thinking about some of those things. I just haven't found the right floor lamp. What color on the bench? would you say? The same color stripe that's in the wall with a white background? I also was thinking about a mirror above the bed but everything is so square in the room & also the Feng Shui issue of a mirror above a bed.
llilibel03zone10bsunset24
8 years ago
I don't know how much you planning on spending but the travertine or fake travertine flooring is not at all beachy. I would lighten up the color on the wall (less grey) and use a painted wood floor (white or very light color). Then find a good piece of art for behind the bed (but being California anchor it well).
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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
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Please don't hang a mirror above the bed....If you are in SoCal and there is an earthquake, a mirror is too heavy and could injure the person in the bed.....Hang canvas art that is wrapped around a lightweight wood backing....No frame with glass.......
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Julie Mitchell
Original Author
8 years ago
I agree with you, re: the flooring. It is actual travertine tile, and I don't love it either. It was just inherited when we bought the house. It is used throughout the house. I do like the fact that it keeps the house very cool in the summer (it gets so hot here), and it also doesn't show sand.
decoenthusiaste
8 years ago
This reminds me of your bedroom and could work for you.
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Julie Mitchell
Original Author
8 years ago
I actually was thinking of using milk paint on the bedroom furniture, (I am very over the pine. ) I also love the striped rug! Thank you.
decoenthusiaste
8 years ago
Let us see the "after" pix!

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