Design trends are influenced by many different factors, including current affairs and politics. After a wild few years, there is an urge to return to what is comfortable, familiar, and nostalgic. Although the world is open again, we want our homes to be an oasis and a place to escape from the chaos of the world. Meet the coastal grandmother aesthetic. The trend embraces calming palettes, layered textures, and a breezy understated lifestyle. As a thirty three year old, I can confidently state that I have embraced the coastal grandmother aesthetic for years.
I typically opt for monochromatic outfits and as we transition into the warmer months, my go to is always a white on white or beige on white palette. For example; white jeans, a cream sweater, and a pair of sand or light colored mules or flats. I love a coastal inspired interior, maybe this is why my husband refers to our master bedroom as "the Cape Cod Bedroom." But it doesn't shout coastal with cheesy nick-knacks and beach signs. It is an understated and relaxed look, featuring soft blues, greens, creams, and warm beiges that evoke the feeling of the seaside - overall it is a welcoming, serene, and timeless look.
I can easily say that Ina Garten was my first coastal grandmother muse. My friend Martha and I used to tune into her show, once a week during college. We loved her seaside living and breezy entertaining style. "How easy is that?" Then Nancy Meyer's, Something's Gotta Give, was the ultimate inspiration for interior design, fashion, and lifestyle.
After a stressful few years, we all understand the importance of a welcoming and relaxing home. Soft palettes, cozy textures, and timeless details. Over the next few posts, I will share coastal inspiration, interiors, fashion, and a past AGA Interior Design project with a bit of coastal grandmother flair.
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