Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Beach Condo Designing Tips

Using natural colors makes a condominium feel welcoming.


Beach condos represent the soothing, relaxing nature of the ocean. Condos are generally smaller than typical homes, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve the best treatment when it comes to decorating. With the sea as part of the surroundings, a beach condo can become an extension of that calming, soothing element of nature--the perfect escape. The feel of the beach is open and free, and it is easy to recreate this feeling in your condo with the right colors and textures.


Light and Airy


Decorate your condominium for relaxation. Make the time spent in the home as comforting as standing by the seashore. Select furniture that is light and durable. Wicker and rattan are choices that look good and last. Use light fabric for the window treatments to help create an ambiance of peacefulness throughout the condo. Cotton is a sturdy fabric that moves with the breezes blowing in from open windows. White will help rooms feel light and carefree. Accessorize with candles, shells and sand to evoke a mood of tranquility.


Down to Earth


The colors of the sea are the best colors to bring into your condo to capture the mood of the ocean. The soothing colors seen at the beach, such as blue and beige, will make your condo feel comfortable instantly. Muted shades of blue are calming and these colors work well on walls. Sandy colors on the floor recreate the look of the beach. Consider flooring and rugs that will withstand sand and wet feet. Grass mats are perfect for beach d cor and they will help eliminate some of the sand brought into your condo.


One with Nature


A condo on the beach offers excellent opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature and there is no reason to ignore the outside while indoors. Decorate a balcony or patio as part of the home and make use of it as much as possible. Select furniture that will withstand the elements of nature but will also be comfortable. Redwood and iron are two sturdy furniture choices. Set up a grill and cook outside when the weather permits. A canopy made from canvas will provide safety from the sun for those long summer afternoons.









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