I have a confession to make.  I am yearning to do a coastal living beach house design.   For as long as we've been designing and creating beautiful and functional homes for our clients, the one thing we have not been asked to do is a beach house .  It doesn't have to be a multi-million dollar mansion or anything quite like this: (or it could be).....

This is a beautiful home in New Jersey that was used by Tory Burch for her fall photo shoot!

It could even be a charming little cottage like this....

I would use super fluffy cushions on a sofa....

Fun pillows and great looking textured rugs.

I would add in some great lamps, artwork and accessories

Calamari lamp from The Natural Light

Incredible marine life art from Karen Robertson - If you have never seen her work, you will be amazed!

And what's a beach house without some whimsical accessories?

Once I got the main living areas completed,  I would design a comfortable master bedroom (2013 HGTV dream home) to come to after a great day at the beach with family and friends.

Next up, a super cozy guest room like this one just featured in Coastal Living Magazine by our good friend Liz Carroll.

Lastly, I would have to incorporate a swinging bed that could be used for morning coffee or an afternoon nap!

To see some more coastal living inspiration check out House of Turquoise, Mermaid Cottages and my blogpost here featuring Charleston and the 2013 Coastal Living Showhouse

So, I'm just praying there is a beach house out there somewhere just waiting for us to work our magic!!

After all....

joann