Looking for chic, timeless style in your beach house (or beach-inspired home)? Look no further than David Bromstad's dos and don'ts. 

"Having seashells everywhere, fish netting and every sheet and blanket covered in shells or some type of sea life is old news," David says.

"There are many different styles, from nautical to more contemporary, for a beach home. It all works when done tastefully and doesn't go crazy on the 'themed' look," David says. Consider your personal style, and use that as your base with a few nautical accents. 

Lighthouses, fishing nets, starfish and a life preserver all in one display? It's too much.