Thursday, January 21, 2021

What Is Florida Style Furniture and Décor?

When you live in a tropical climate, it makes sense that your home décor reflects that with Florida-style furniture and décor. No matter where you live, you can create the feeling of being at the beach by bringing some of that vibe into your abode. 

The biggest reason Florida style furniture remains popular is that it helps you create a warm, relaxing, and inviting space in your home. An area where you can enjoy time with family and friends as well as the rare instances when you have time to yourself. 

If you're looking to integrate a Sunshine State feeling into your home, learn what to look for with these tips.

 

The Colors of Florida Décor

Just as the sound of the waves can create a relaxing atmosphere, so can adding Florida colors to your décor. Soft tropical colors such as seafoam green, cream, sky blue, living coral, sandy brown, and gentle gray are often used in Florida décor. Deeper blues and bright citrus colors can be added to create impact. Against these colors, accents of coral patterns and decorative glass are especially striking.

Coastal Living Furniture Patterns

Over time, specific patterns have come to represent Florida style décor. One of the great things is there is a lot of variety to choose from, so you can fit almost anything you like into the style. Stripes, botanical, and trellis patterns can all be used.  

How to Decorate Each Room in Your Home, Florida-Style

So how does all this work in your home? Florida style furniture can be used to add charm and relaxation to every room. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity.

Florida Style Furniture and Décor for the Living Room

Whether you call it a living room or a family room, this is where you want to create the most relaxing vibe. In Florida design, the living room should be a great place to play games with the family, have casual conversations, read a good book, or take a quick nap during a lazy afternoon. 

Above, the Florida style living room with the Island Estate Boca Cocktail Table with Woven Accents from Tommy Bahama Home does just that. Not too fancy for a casual afternoon, but not too casual for entertaining, this room is Florida décor to a T. The light upholstery and fresh green color create a bright, airy, and open feel. The eclectic mix of furniture in this room is playful and fun.


Florida Style Furniture and Décor for the Dining Room

When considering Florida style for your dining room décor, simplicity is key. Rugs made of sisal or jute bring in a touch of nature and create the perfect foundation for the Ocean Breeze 5-Piece Dining Set from Tommy Bahama Home. The wooden furniture in the fresh shell white finish is the epitome of Florida furniture style. The metal table base and woven chandelier make a perfect juxtaposition of style and materials.


Florida Style Furniture and Décor for the Bedroom

The bedroom is your private space, so here you can show off everything you love about Florida style. Of course, you want to craft a soothing, calming atmosphere and pull the look of your entire home together by weaving calming tones throughout. 

That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with color, as seen in this bedroom featuring the Bali Hai Bedroom Group from Tommy Bahama Home

This style of furniture gives you the best of both worlds — eclectic and exotic combined with luxurious style. Your master bedroom will feel like a relaxing spa or resort with this bed, upholstered in Bermuda Sands fabric and featuring intricately carved artichoke finials. The coral motif in blue paired with the paisley print on the bed brings in plenty of color. 

These are just some of the many ways you can design a casually chic home with Florida style furniture and décor. What touches would you add to create your own personal haven?


Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Are Glass Top Dining Tables Back in Style?

Glass-topped dining room tables may seem like a retro look, but these days, everything old is new again, and they are definitely back in style.

Benefits of Glass Top Dining Room Tables

Glass-topped dining tables come in many styles, from traditional to modern. Whatever their design, they can give your dining room a classy and sophisticated look. Glass tables create an open yet formal feel in the space, inviting guests to stay awhile and turning family dinners into special occasions. Here are some benefits of glass-topped dining room tables.

Adds More Than a Touch of Elegance

A glass top table with a metal base can make your dining room look chic and elegant. For instance, the Gustav Round Glass Top Dining Table with Polished Metal Base from Bernhardt Interiors creates a sleek, modern feel that can easily shift from formal to casual. The round glass tabletop sitting above the bold polished steel pedestal base gives the space a glamorous feel.

Brings Light into the Space

The transparent quality of the glass distributes light throughout a room, giving the space a fresh and airy feel. But more than that, a glass top gives visual lightness to your dining room, making it look larger and wider. Your home will feel more spacious and modern. This makes glass-topped dining tables a great option for breakfast nooks or small dining rooms.

Highlights the Beauty of Wood Furniture

Wood and glass complement each other. Glass brings out the beauty of the wood while wood enhances the qualities of glass. This combination creates magnetism and attraction, making a harmonious whole when used together in a dining room table.

Glass Topped Tables with Pedestal Bases

The reimagined glass top dining table is gorgeous with a streamlined pedestal base, or double pedestal base, depending on the size of the table.

Single Pedestal Table Base

This type of base can be simple or complex but is always one central base that looks like a column upon which the glass top is balanced. The creativity and types of pedestal bases continue to grow, as seen in this stunning Ocean Club 54 Inch South Sea Round Glass Table from Tommy Bahama Home. The eye-popping, geometric, distressed base takes this table to the next level. Because the tabletop is round, you can dress it up for a formal dining space or dress it down for a casual dining nook.

Double Pedestal Table Base

The name says it all, this type of table has two pedestal bases supporting its weight. This type of table is larger and often used in high-traffic areas such as the kitchen where you may need extra durability but still want a full measure of style. Looking for a fresh way to update your space this year? Shop our dining room tables to find a glass-topped table that suits your space.

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