Coastal Tablescape Inspiration From The Beach House

With Winter biting hard for my northern friends, I thought I would bring you a little sunshine from Down Under. I can't bring you the real thing, as it hasn't stopped raining here on and off all week. I know alot of you are new here and possibly haven't seen some of my earlier tablescapes.  This table is one of my all time favourites and it was one of my readers'  favourites as well, until recently.  I adore the purity of the white and the little hints of pale pink given off by the shells.



I think one can never underestimate the power of a shell to create happiness.  If you are freezing right now, go and grab a shell from your collection, put it up to your ear and you will hear the sea.  Close your eyes and you're almost there.  See, warmer already!!!!



  Here's another white table coastal table.   I was trying for a Caribbean look here.  This table represents that casual Summer dining we all so love.  The bare wooden table, the palm leaves and the hemp place mats from Ikea, help to pull it together.  A lantern thrown into the mix says balmy coastal nights to me.

This nautical table is one of my favourites too.  You just can't get away from the fact the red, white and navy is completely eye catching and so stylish.  Here I introduced nautical stripes in different ways.  The vase of flowers sits in a striped gift bag, which was a very affordable way to change out the colour of the vase. I also used navy stripes in the place mats.  The life buoy makes for a striking centrepiece. No one is left under any illusions that this is a nautical table.

I just can't go past this colour combination.  I love it!!!!

Here's yet more colour for a tropical feel.   I have used a different part of the palm tree as a centrepiece for this table.  In coastal styling, I love to use the greys and browns of natural elements juxtaposed against bright colours.

I also love coloured bottles and use them where I can.

This is my all time favourite coastal table.  Loads of coastal greenery with a touch of white to keep the floral budget on track.  The scattered use of shells and beachy style vases helps to sing out beach.  I also adore the contrasting brown paper down the centre of the table as  focal point and to stress the length of the table.

Mix your shells up with another theme.  Here I was trying for French Coastal, with the rusty chandelier base as the centrepiece and the scalloped Ikea plates contrasting against the coastal elements on the table and around the room. 

Shells plonked in a vase work very well as a table centrepiece.  They look fabulous at the bottom of a vase with or without flowers.







And why not pretty up your plate for a simple mid week family dinner with yet more shells.  Believe me, I don't usually go to this much trouble midweek with my table settings, but this kind of thing would work well for a simple small family celebration dinner.  The combination of nautical stripe, coral and shells just makes it feel like you are on perpetually on holiday.

I have a button at the top of my side bar with many more ideas for a beautiful and affordable table for your home.  Enjoy!!!!

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Wow Us Wednesday
White Wednesday
DIY By Design
What We Wore and Made
Blue Cricket Design
Northern Cottage
Open House Party
Time Travel Thursday
House of Hepworths
A Crafty Soiree
Tablescape Thursday
Home Sweet Home
Vintage Inspiration
Inspiration Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Sassy Sites
Simply Designing
Show and Tell Friday
Flaunt it Friday
The Organised Housewife
Seasonal Sundays
Sunday Scoop
Home Maker on a Dime
Masterpiece Monday
Sunday Showcase
Weekend Warrior
Coastal Charm
Table Top Tuesday

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