Sophisticated Colonial Isle Tropic Decorating

Right on Trend for home decor and fashion for 2016!  We are loving the sophisticated side of this coastal decorating style that we are seeing everywhere this year.  Think British Colonial style of wicker, seagrass textures, warm bamboo, blue and white ceramics and large green palms.... Add a healthy dose of gorgeous tropical seashells and you have created a classic, elegant stylish Colonial Island look!

 The shades of deep cobalt blues, large palm and floral botanicals with deep emerald greens, coral and seashell adding the final sculptural touch - we just can't get enough of this decorating style! Classic, and easy to create with just a little creativity!

Get the Look - Check out our new curated collection for ideas!
Colonial Isle Decorating

Here are a few coastal decorating samples to inspire you -

The Amistad Bermuda Blue Striped Rug

Large Blade Coral (faux, of course!) with the Caudina Blue Frosted Lamp

Don't forget the bamboo!

Tropical Round Lacquered Bamboo Mirror

Have a great weekend!

(p.s.  All images and sources can be found on our Pinterest Board - Coastal British Colonial Style!)

Our Aruba Blue Striped Rug is Featured In Coastal Living!

So excited to see colorful fun Newport Bay Aruba Striped rug on the front cover!

I grabbed a Coastal Living March 2016 issue at the airport in San Francisco before jumping on the plane to Maui this past week and was thrilled to see our Surya Newport Bay rug featured in the "Color Crush" article and on the front cover, photographed by David Tsay (one of my faves) and styled by Lindsey Ellis Beatty (also one of my fave magazine stylists!)

Hope you all have a chance to check out the delightful, beachy mix of turquoise, coral and yellows  - always a hot coastal color combo for us!

Get the Look!

Here's the way-cool Aruba rug - love the versatility! Wide turquoise blue and cream stripes on one side, and coordinating skinny stripes on the reverse.  Two rugs for the price of one!

Triple Flange Pillow - Coral Orange

Abstract Wave Pillow in Aqua

and just for fun - how about adding a little whimsy with starfish shaped pillows?

Love these!

Yellow Starfish Pillows

Starfish Pillow - Teal

Or maybe an Ikat pattern?

Coral Ikat Pillow also from Surya!

Don't forget to add a touch of natural sea grass - just add baskets! 

Caitlan Natural Woven Baskets - Set of 3

I might even add a throw across the chair or across the settee - we love the modern, yet tropical pattern of these super soft Beach Blue throws!

Don't get me started - we have so many ideas to use this color combination to create a warm inviting space at your home!

Don't forget to see Pages 33 and 34 in the "Color Crush" article for more ideas and details!

Thanks to Surya, Coastal Living Magazine and Lindsey Ellis Beatty for choosing us to be part of this fun article!