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Q: How can I make my home feel Coastal & Modern? A: Typical coastal has a very easy breezy beachy feel, and, although some of the design elements are similar with Coastal & Modern, the latter pushes the boundaries by mixing in a more contemporary feel. Coastal-Modern creates a more polished design aesthetic that makes your average coastal feel just a bit more sophisticated. Drawing inspiration from the native landscape of the island, the Coastal-Modern style incorporates natural materials such as bleached wood and woven textures, lots of whites, and then incorporates little punches of dark blue or black accents with modern angles to give it that contemporary feel. It’s still serene, yet visually interesting. Coastal & Modern styles can be easily combined using minimalism and cleaner lines when selecting upholstery, accent furniture and accessories. Selecting bright, crisp colors for fabric and area rugs will keep the room feeling
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fresh and airy. I suggest that customers collect inspiration pictures from Pinterest, Instagram, or Houzz, to help them define the look that they are trying to achieve for their space. Q: How do you make your Shore Home livable without worrying about the way the upholstery handles high traffic, pets and relaxed coastal living. A: Sunbrella & Performance fabrics are the way to go for every aspect of your life—at home, outdoors or even in the water. If a room gets a lot of sun, the best choice is Sunbrella or Inside-Out fabrics to avoid the risk of fading. The same goes for ottomans and couches that get a lot of traction or not-so-careful children. And before you shy away from the old stiff stereotype of these types of fabrics, let it be known that these aren’t grandma’s old porch furniture fabrics. The industry has really advanced