Boho Beachy. Surf Shack Chic. Salty Modern.

Trying to capture this aethestic in a cute catch phrase is a challenge. Boho beachy...not to be confused by boho bitchy which can surprisingly be a thing!  Surf Shack Chic...like Gidget moved in and did a little makeover at Moon Doggy's place. Salty Modern...what my couch looks like after a beach morning. 

It's a carefree, young, anything goes look, which means it's easy to overdo.  The style is like an old beach house which has gathered bits and pieces of flotsam and jetsam over time but got a furniture upgrade.  Reminds me of my Aunt Alice's beach house circa 1979. 

This look can be described as layers of patterns, colors, and textures while maintaining a clean aesthetic. Well...as clean as sandy feet can be. It has modern elements and clean lines but with more personality. I prefer a color palette that starts with a white base, then adds elements of deep blues, burnt orange, aqua, bits of bright pink. Check out the following images to get an idea of the style. 


Image from http://www.bonfirebeachkids.com/2010/08/vote-for-venice-surf-shack.html

Image found http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/01/far-pond-by-bates-masi-architects/
This next one I would move into today...love everything. The weathered wood wall treatment, modern navy couch and natural wood coffee table. Yes, yes and yes. 

Image from http://whatwouldgwynethdo.com/

http://www.themarionhousebook.com/henrys-room-and-the-winner-is/

Surfboard as asscessory...thoughts?


http://www.bonfirebeachkids.com/2010/08/vote-for-venice-surf-shack.html


A great example of this design is the Chandelier Surf Shack in Montauk, N.Y.   See the full article athttp://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/28/garden/20110728-SURFSHACK.html?_r=0.   To me, this is a fantastic weekend place, I just don't want to love here all the time. Too much wood. Too dark. 




This is the look I'm going for at my little house by the sea. Any thoughts on putting a name of it?