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?
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