When we have a second home by the sea, everything you want is to make it as comfy as possible. After all, that is your home away from home as well. Combining style, practicality, beauty, and functionality is the key to decorating this environment.

Beach houses are generally places where we are rarely alone. We usually receive friends, families, to have some relaxing time, fun and to rest as well. informality, fun and warmth. All these elements must be analysed when decorating it.

Check out some tips on how to decorate the beach house:

Outdoors

When we talk about an open, airy environments that will be the place where people will be spending most of the time, it’s also important to think about the correct size of furniture. Balance and proportion are necessary to avoid that feeling of discomfort and overcrowded environments.

Coating

When it comes to coating, the secret is investing in practicality. Evaluate well the material used and the functions of each environment.

 Non-slip flooring and easy to clean in environments where the circulation of people is greater, such as porcelain tiles, cementitious floors and even burnt cement, are the most indicated.

Very rough textures and wallpaper need to be used sparingly, and these are quite popular techniques to use in the house.

For bathrooms, the best tip is to use tiles as a covering and make use of the marble niches inside the box, which, in addition to being practical, are very charming.

Furniture

Furniture needs to be more resistant to both the action of the sea and humidity. Pay attention to materials: treated wood for furniture and, in the case of sofas, a good idea is to use protective covers. It’s better to prevent than regret.

It is worth investing in creativity and mixing materials, such as demolition wood, lacquer, patina finish or a mix of colours when painting, for example.

Rustic Design

Choosing pieces that add style to the décor and use in everyday life is a tip to give a space decoration a boost without filling the house with things. Here it is worth investing in benches, seats, tables, and wood panels.

Creative Vases

It’s the perfect opportunity to bring nature into the home. Use pots of all sizes and colours and arrange them however you like, but beware: some plants need sunlight to survive, so be careful.

Other items can be added to the decor to bring personality to the home, such as mirrors, pictures, picture frames, shells in glass jars and even strings.

Comfortable Sofas and Cushions

Outdoor chairs are a great choice for warmer evenings, so it looks perfect by the pool and garden.

The pillows bring a cosy feeling, in addition to helping to bring a little style to the home environments. Choose the fluffiest ones, as they often end up becoming a pillow for lazy afternoon naps.

If you think that this kind of project has many details to remember, the best thing to do is making a list of what can’t be missing from your project and decorating the beach house. And don’t forget to call friends family for the grand opening!