Modern design and coastal design may seem like a bit of an odd couple. After all, modern design is known for its crisp lines, bold shapes, and sleek minimalism. Coastal designāwith its vibrant colors, beachy prints, and kitschy dĆ©corāis known for just the opposite.
But, combine the two, and you end up with something truly special. āModern coastal design is a fresh, simplified take on traditional coastal dĆ©cor,ā Ariel Schuster, sales and design consultant at Artaic, says. āIt leans into the visceral experience of being in a coastal environment without being so literal.āIn other words, you end up with an aesthetic that feels like the beach, so much so that you donāt need dĆ©cor telling you where you are.
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Modern coastal design blends the sleek minimalism of modern design with the beachy feel of coastal design. The result is typically a space filled with clean lines, coastal colors, and subtle nods to the beachy surroundings.
āModern coastal design evokes the feelings of that beachy lifestyle without the obvious kitsch,ā Kate Shaw and Betsy Moyer, co-founders of the experiential design firm Retreat, say. That means fewer surfboards, fewer ocean photographs, and fewer fish-lined patterns. On the whole, you can expect to swap statements for subtleties. Focus on suggesting a sense of place to your guests rather than shouting it at them the moment they walk through the door.
