9 Ways to Be a Real ‘Coastal Grandmother’

You may not be growing heirloom tomatoes or taking long walks at the shore every day, but your home can take on the coastal-lifestyle look. Coastal decor (sometimes referred to as beach-house decor) is now an actual separate category for furnishings, bedding and housewares. You can add hints to your home whether your current style is traditional, contemporary or country and whether you live in Cincinnati, Seattle or Phoenix. The following changes do the trick: new throw pillows or pillow covers, and throw blankets for sofas and chairs, in coastal hues; fresh slipcovers in white or beige cotton; rattan and wicker baskets in the kitchen and for open display of everything from firewood to board games and books; rattan or wicker counter stools and chairs; rugs and runners in natural fibers such as sisal or woven cotton; long, soft ivory linen curtains; and blue or white enamel cookware in view at all times.