New apartment...decorating tips/ideas?

Question

I'm getting an apartment down by the beach(in Southern California) in a few months, so I want to give the space a "beach cottage" type of feel, but at the same time Id really like to incorporate the elements(copper, iron, wood, stone, earth air, fire, water)...

Also, Id like the look to be "clean and comfy", not "heavy and distant"(that makes sense, right?)

So what do you think? How should I fill this space? Any ideas/tips? Thanks. (=

Answer 1

Here is how to choose proper colors for room decoration.

Answer 2

Get some plants. Try some exotic plants, or cacti.