La Maison Boutique Hotel

  There is a distinct feeling that washes over you as soon as you enter a beautifully designed coastal home. It is an immediate loosening of the shoulders, a sigh of relief, and a sense that time has slowed down. But you do not need an oceanfront postcode to capture that breezy, sun-bleached tranquillity. The modern coastal aesthetic has evolved. The current scene favours quiet luxury and organic warmth,” not literal interpretations. Today’s beach house look steers clear of the sort of kitschy gift-shop items you might find in plastic anchors, thick nautical ropes and literal shell signs, in favour of tactile textures, a sophisticated colour scheme and an emphasis on architectural light. The key to a relaxed beach house look is the art of restraint. Highlight comfort and natural materials to create a space that feels sun-aged, collected and effortlessly elegant. 1. Ground the Space in "Warm" Neutrals For years, beach design relied on stark, clinical whites and cool, sto...