Ocean-Inspired Design Turns Home Into a Coastal Retreat

Designer Kristianne Watts uses the ocean as inspiration to make every room in this cozy house feel like a coastal retreat through the use of subtle colors and textures.

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December 22, 2014

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Comfy Lounge in Refined Coastal Living Room

Neutrals are complemented with blue accents in this contemporary living room. A sleek sectional and midcentury chairs are paired with a modern coffee table for an updated look, while throw pillows add coastal flair.

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Chic Neutral Contemporary Living Room

Furnishings with sleek lines work together to create an inviting sitting area in this neutral contemporary living room. An eye-catching glass-topped coffee table anchors the space.

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Refined Coastal

The kitchen blends seamlessly into this contemporary mid-century modern living room.

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Stylish Contemporary Kitchen With Rich Hardwood Floors

Rich hardwood floors fill this neutral contemporary kitchen with warmth. White wall cabinets offer welcome contrast to the dark island, while a pair of barstools at the island offers a cozy spot for enjoying meals or socializing with the cook.

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Marble-Topped Island in Transitional Kitchen

Glass pendants float over the marble-topped island conveying a sense of openness in this serene kitchen.

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Small, Bold Powder Room With Quatrefoil-Print Wallpaper

A bold quatrefoil-patterned wallpaper adds dimension and personality to this small neutral powder room.

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Neutral Transitional Bedroom With Bold Blue Nightstand

Layered neutrals create a relaxed atmosphere in this refined transitional bedroom. A bold blue nightstand adds much-needed color without detracting from the room's calming vibe.

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Barn-Door Mirror in Neutral Transitional Bedroom

This neutral transitional bedroom is anything but boring thanks to the unexpected touch a barn-door mirror adds.

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Contemporary Master Bathroom With Dark Wood Vanity and Marble-Tiled Shower

This neutral bath is the perfect extension of its bedroom featuring a spacious, dark wood vanity and a sophisticated marble-tiled shower.

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Photo By: Chipper Hatter

Kristianne Watts

Ocean-Inspired Design Turns Home Into a Coastal Retreat

Comfy Lounge in Refined Coastal Living Room

Chic Neutral Contemporary Living Room

Refined Coastal

Stylish Contemporary Kitchen With Rich Hardwood Floors

Marble-Topped Island in Transitional Kitchen

Small, Bold Powder Room With Quatrefoil-Print Wallpaper

Neutral Transitional Bedroom With Bold Blue Nightstand

Barn-Door Mirror in Neutral Transitional Bedroom

Contemporary Master Bathroom With Dark Wood Vanity and Marble-Tiled Shower

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