Decorative Hardware

Decorative hardware is such a simple fix to update a look. We used different hardware as much as we could during our renovation. Our louvre closet doors came with the standard round knobs, so we added some silver starfish. Some of the bedroom windows in our home have simple linen gauze curtains with decorative window tie-backs. All of our new bathroom vanities came with hardware, but, of course, I changed each one to something more beachy. Our new kitchen cabinets did not come with any preset hardware, so I was free to choose whatever I wanted. I love the way the kitchen cabinets came out . . . on the drawers we used simple nickel finish contemporary handles . . . but on the drawers . . . different sealife decorative hardware all in the same finish. This style may not be for everyone, but it suits me!

Accessorize!

I am a big fan of accessorizing, whether it is jewelry for an outfit or another pair of shoes for my never ending collection, I do think accessorizing can pull a whole look together. In choosing accessories for your space, I think you should select items that make you feel good, not just your room. I tend to surround myself with beach decor accent pieces that make me feel like I am right on the beach. I have used quite a lot of faux shell pieces from our store (oh, what a surprise), but I think one of my favorite pieces is the large replica coral we have sitting on our new driftwood coffee table. It is rather large, but to me fits perfectly on a small table space. I added the linen wrapped votives that you can shape into whatever size your space calls for. The bedrooms all have a faux momento from the sea also. Sometimes just a little accessory here or there can give your room (and yourself) that ahhhhhh feeling.