The Coastal or Hamptons look is bright luxury: a lot of white and sand, bleached wood, linen, rattan, and generous seating. It originates from the summer houses on the American East Coast and works wherever a lot of daylight enters the room.
The Color Palette
Three light tones and a single dark accent, that's all it takes. The base colors are white, sand, and greige, complemented by a muted blue or sage as an accent. The dark point, usually a wood tone or black on legs and frames, prevents the room from appearing indecisive. Without this anchor, bright luxury quickly looks like a holiday apartment.
Materials with Texture
Because the colors are restrained, the texture must do the work. Linen with visible weave on sofas, coarse sisal or wool for rugs, rattan and wicker on side tables, bleached or limed wood. For cushions, a mix of smooth and coarse in the same color tone is worthwhile, as it adds depth without additional color.
Indoors and Outdoors as One Space
The look thrives on transition. If the terrace and living room share the same color family and similar materials, both appear larger. Outdoor furniture in sand and white, the same cushion color as indoors, a continuous floor tone. How to plan a terrace like a room is explained in the guide Eichholtz Outdoor.
Where the Look Falters
With maritime decor. Anchors, ship's wheels, shell pictures, and navy blue stripes turn an elegant room into a themed restaurant. The connection to water is created through light, spaciousness, and natural materials, not through motifs. A branch or a green plant achieves more than any maritime object.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Coastal work without a sea view?
Yes. Daylight is crucial, not the view. In dark rooms, the style lacks its foundation, and warmer tones work better there.
Doesn't the look get dirty quickly?
Light covers require care, but no more than dark ones. Pay attention to removable covers and robust fabrics. Information on care can be found under Eichholtz Care.
Which wood tones are suitable?
Bleached and limed woods, light oak, driftwood look. Dark walnut works as a single accent but should not dominate the surface area.
Consultation by an Authorized Dealer
Casa Luxury is the interior world of an established, authorized Eichholtz specialist dealer. We are listed in the brand's official dealer directory and offer personal consultation, online as well as in our showroom in Essen. Send us wall measurements and a room photo to info@casa-luxury.de, and we will recommend the appropriate size.
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