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Shell Pink for Coastal Decor
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Shell Pink for Coastal Decor

Such a dilemma, you love coastal decor but the color pink is your favorite for your bedroom... what to do?  Go for it.  Use pale pink and accent your room with Conch shells and other shells that are pale pink. Add a couple of beautiful large shell pictures some white coral and voila you will have a beautiful shell pink bedroom.  If you would prefer you can add a couple of large flamingo canvases instead of or with the shell display.     Beautiful shell pink table lamp        A beautiful plush shell pink pillow and throw Add a beautiful canvas.   Add shells on tabletop or shelves for beautiful coastal accents.      

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Building Materials for a Coastal Interior Renovation Part 1
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Building Materials for a Coastal Interior Renovation Part 1

Renovating a room in the middle of a landlocked state?  No problem.  The building materials that are on the market today combined with a dollop of imagination can turn your landlocked abode into a coastal cottage befitting the sand, dunes, and sea of any coastal town. Very traditional and yet very effective is an old standby... bead board.  Add it to walls.  Add it to ceilings.  Paint it in coastal white and pale surf blue or pale sea glass green.  Not only does it give your room a fabulous coastal look but it will cover up a myriad of problems on walls and ceilings.   ABOVE: Crisp white beadboard below and neutral tan above.  Wainscotting with beadboard can be any height,...

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Coastal Porches
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Coastal Porches

Front porches, back porches, patios and decks... places of relaxation, entertainment, good conversation or peaceful solitude.  We are drawn to making these outside spaces inviting and comfortable and what is more inviting than a coastal look with crisp whites, fresh blues and neutral grays and tans or create an exciting beach look with the bright colors of beach towels and beach umbrellas. What makes a great outdoor space?  Let's look at functionality and how you should design your space for your individual lifestyle.  We will also look at decorating choices to make your outdoor space inviting and comfortable. What is your outdoor lifestyle like?  Do you like to dine outdoors or do you want your outdoor space exclusively for relaxing?  Should...

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