"Coastal" living room ideas?

Question

Hi,

I've asked a couple questions about my living room but haven't gotten many answers so I'm posting again. I have settled on a "coastal" theme with blues and whites for my living room. I live in a rented apartment, so walls are white, carpet is taupe. I have a brown leather sofa, chair, and ottoman, and wooden coffee table and bookshelves in the room. I've added some blue and white pillows, some shell shaped votives, and some framed photos of beach vacations. I tend to like decor that is traditional, but with clean lines and a modern sensibility. Any ideas for me?

Answer 1

there is a Coastal Living magazine--it has a web site and there are related selections for Southern Living, Cottage Living, etc--they show some good ideas for the type of room you are creating--

Answer 2

It sounds like you have a great start.

I would add a tropical or big leafed plant or two in bamboo baskets.

Maybe some white distressed accessories like a wooden dish filled with different seashells for your coffee table and small picture frames to set amongst your books on your bookshelf.

Add some soft sheer flowy curtains.