In January of 2022, @lexnicoleta coined the phrase and hashtag on Tik Tok. She defined the aesthetic as “Nancy Meyers movies, Coastal Vibes, Recipes and Cooking, Ina Garten, and Cozy Interiors”. She went on to say you don’t have to even be a grandmother to love (and adopt) this aesthetic. Since then, women of all ages, and locales, are expressing their love for Coastal Grandmother Home Decor, Fashion, and the general lifestyle. Also, it seems, every one of them is sharing their version of Coastal Grandmother on social media. Who knew Grandmother’s style could be trending?

Coastal Grandmother fashion is all about dressing for comfort. It includes lots of whites, creams, and soft tans. Imagine Jane Fonda’s wardrobe as Grace in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. Oversized white button-up shirts, creamy sweaters, linen pants, and a floppy hat to ward off the coastal sun. Remember how Diane Keaton dressed in the movie Somethings Gotta Give? Totally Coastal Grandmother.

Coastal Grandmother Home Decor embraces the same vibes. Neutrals, overstuffed couches, jute rugs, and flowing gauzy drapes are all included. Again, imagine the costal homes from Somethings Gotta Give and Grace and Frankie.

When I first read this definition of Coastal Grandmother I had two thoughts. First – Finally! An exact definition of my favorite style of coastal home decor (see my blog post on Five Types of Coastal Decor. Looks like I will have to add a sixth). Second – Wait! What? Does that mean I’m cool now? Well, maybe that’s a stretch, but I love that the home decor style I have embraced for so long is finally trending. LOL

No matter where you live, or how old you are, or whether you are a grandmother (or even a mother), it is easy to add a touch of Coastal Grandmother to your home. Coastal Grandmother is an easy and relaxed lifestyle. It stresses enjoying lingering moments and taking time to exhale. Creating places to linger and relax are key.

My bedroom is all about Coastal Grandmother home decor. Of course, I decorated it long before the phrase and hashtag was coined, but that is beside the point. When I was decorating my Florida home, I knew I wanted it to reflect the colors of the beach – soft tans of the sand, white foam of the sea, and the soft blues of the sky. I also knew I wanted my home to be a place where guests immediately feel comfortable. In this bedroom, that means cozy throw pillows and a soft pom pom throw blanket. The bright white coastal bed and nightstand compliment this pretty coastal table lamp.

I LOVE this simple vase set. It gives all the Coastal Grandmother Home Decor vibes. The vase set is textured ceramic and comes with a simple rope. If you don’t care for the rope, you can easily remove it. The faux tulips look like they were just picked from the garden. The piece of coral is the perfect punctuation.

Cant you just imagine this table setting in Grace and Frankie’s house? I adore this collection from Casa Fina combined with white linen napkins, and simple water hyacinth placemats and napkin rings.

This pretty white coastal accent cabinet in my dining room is one of my favorite areas to decorate. In the corner, a tall dracaena plant offsets the natural tones found in the wall decor, wicker tray, and wicker vases. To top it off, I added a gorgeous faux white orchid.

Lastly, my cozy white leather couches in my living room create a great place for guests (or me!) to nap. Comfortable throw pillows and throw blankets are always on hand in varying shades of neutral whites and creams. The simple beach inspired art print adds just a touch of soft blue to complete the Coastal Grandmother Home Decor vibe.

I love the Coastal Grandmother Home Decor style. Simple, cozy, and unpretentious, it is the perfect style for me. And maybe for you too! What is your favorite thing about the Coastal Grandmother style? Let me know in the comments! As for me, its time to make an iced coffee and go for a walk on the beach. After all, I am a Coastal Grandmother.

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What is a Coffee Bar?

A coffee bar, quite simply, is the spot where you display all of the fixings and accessories to make a great cup of coffee. Coffee bar decor can be really simple or quite elaborate, but above all, it has to be cute. If you are not creating a cute space, you might as well leave all of your coffee accessories in the kitchen cabinets. Imagine a little coffee shop right in your own home. Think about how welcoming your favorite coffee shop is. Your coffee bar should also evoke that feeling. Shop all of the coffee bar decorations in this post here.

Best Coffee Bar Locations

Kitchen Counter A coffee bar can be as simple as a spot on your kitchen counter close to your coffeemaker.

Accent Cabinet Any accent cabinet can be used as a coffee bar. Ideally, an electrical outlet is located behind the accent cabinet for plugging in your coffeemaker (or coffeemakers!). I use the accent cabinet across from my pantry for my coffee bar. It does have electrical outlets behind it, but I keep my coffeemakers on my kitchen counter, close to the refrigerator.

Butler Pantry A butler pantry is a great place to put a coffee bar, especially if you have a refrigerator in your butler’s pantry. This is ideal if you use refrigerated milk or creamers.

Coffee Bar Components

Coffeemaker Again, this is optional. If your coffee bar is not in a convenient location (next to water and the refrigerator), feel free to keep the coffeemakers elsewhere.

Cups Obviously, you will need coffee cups for your coffee bar. I suggest including a variety of sizes if guests will also be using your coffee bar. Cups are really cute when displayed in a coffee mug tree.

Coffee Storage Whether it is coffee beans, pods, or k-cups, you need containers to hold your coffee products. Canisters, baskets, or bins are popular for containing coffee. Carousels are also great for displaying k-cups or pods because they take up little space and hold a lot of product.

Containers for Sugar, Cream, and Sweeteners Ideally, these three accessories will match each other. Ceramic, porcelain, or tin are common.

Coffee Related Wall Decor Wall decor might seem like something you add as an afterthought, but it can set the tone for your coffee bar. I added a sign that displays the different types of coffee you might order in a coffee shop and it became an important focal point for my coffee bar.

Coffee Bar Decor Tips

Style Deciding on what type of home decor style your coffee bar will reflect is your first step. Do you want your coffee bar to look like a french bistro, farmhouse kitchen, or a modern coffeeshop? Once you decide on style, then all of your choices will flow from that. I wanted my coffee bar to have a coastal farmhouse feel and I think I achieved that with my choices.

Color Theme Stick to one or two colors to create a cohesive feel.

Centerpiece The center of your coffee bar is your focal point. Use a tray (single or tiered) or a decorative basket.

Wall Decor Your wall decor should reflect your decor style. For example, a retro galvanized tin sign would fit in with farmhouse style but now modern.

Don’t Be in a Hurry

It is tempting to gather all your coffee bar decor at once. Instead, buy some foundation pieces and take your time to add pieces that you truly love. When you see the final result, you will love it!

SHOP all the coffee bar decorations in this post here.

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• Shop My Coffee Bar Decorations
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First, you will need three things – a tray, a small flower vase with flower, and 20 – 30 loose flower stems. For spring, I absolutely love these artificial tulips. They are so affordable and are the best faux tulips I have ever seen anywhere. And they come in lots of colors!

Place your flower vase in the center of your tray. If you are going to be using your centerpiece on a table, be sure that your vase is not too tall or your guests will be talking through it. If you want a taller vase in the middle, use your centerpiece on the counter instead of your table.

Place the first stem so that the head of the flower is snug against the edge of the tray and the stem is against your flower vase.

Place the second flower stem in the same manner and cross the stem over the first flower stem.

Continue around the tray, placing the flower heads about the same distance from each other and crossing over them stems. As you are approaching the first flowers, be sure to tuck the stems under them. Continue until you have completed your circle around the tray.

If you make your own DIY Spring Table Centerpiece, I’d love to hear from you. I just love the way this one turned out. It took me awhile to think of it. I knew I wanted a simple centerpiece with white flowers but didn’t know where to start. I already had the tulips (love love love them!), but they were too tall. One night while I couldn’t sleep I started thinking about the centerpiece and how I might use the tulips in a different way. That is when this idea came to me. I was so excited to try it in the morning. I am so happy with the result! Let me know how yours turns out!

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Coastal is one of the hottest home decor trends. Within that style there are five distinct coastal home decor styles: Farmhouse, Traditional, Cottage, Tropical, and Modern. While there may be some blending of styles, coastal home decor that adheres to one or two styles is the most effective. Lets look at each style.

COASTAL FARMHOUSE

Farmhouse Coastal makes use of lots of light colored wood. White wood and wood tones similar to driftwood are popular. White shiplap is often used on walls. Wood planks often cover ceilings. Dark wrought iron is common in shelving, accent tables, or wall mirrors. Accessories are often made of distressed wood or galvanized tin. Coastal touches such as rope enhance vases or picture frames. Common colors include whites, soft shades of browns, and cream. Home decor accessories with lots of texture add to the cozy nature of coastal farmhouse decor. Click here for Coastal Farmhouse home decor pictured below.

COASTAL TRADITIONAL

Traditional Coastal has probably been around the longest. Blue and white is a popular color combination, as is blue, white and yellow. Color is used sparingly and judiciously. Furniture leans toward traditional and accessories are often nautical in theme. Artwork focuses on ships, oceanscapes, and creatures of the sea. Lines are clean and textures are minimized. Click here for Coastal Traditional home decor pictured below.

COASTAL COTTAGE

Think beach cottage. Cottage Coastal homes are often filled with whites, creams, and tans. They can also be the most colorful of all coastal homes with coral, turquoise, or blue accents. Seagrass baskets, decorative bottles, and seashells are popular accents. Of all coastal styles, Cottage homes are the most quaint with beach-themed wooden decor accessories like ship wheels, fish, or turtles. Click here for Coastal Cottage home decor pictured below.

COASTAL TROPICAL

Palm fronds, dark woods, and colorful tropical flowers are the mainstays of tropical coastal decor. Dark green is a common accent color and accessories are often made of bamboo or rattan. Tropical plants such as bamboo or palms are a must. Wicker fans or wall decor accessories are common accents. Click here for Coastal Tropical home decor pictured below.

MODERN

Coastal Modern, like most coastal styles, makes use of a lot of white. Cabinet hardware, doorknobs, and lighting are often brushed nickel. Lamps and ceiling fans lean toward sleek and modern. Lines are clean and crisp and texture is kept to a minimum. Artwork or wall decor also has clean lines. Clutter is kept to a minimum. Click here for Coastal Modern home decor pictured below.

Whatever type of coastal home decor you prefer, most of all, Coastal Home Decor stresses comfort. Whether you create a cool modern home or a quaint cottage, comfort is part of coastal charm. Comfortable living room furniture and sumptuous bedding are must haves, especially if you anticipate guests. And if you live in a coastal home anywhere near an ocean, you can surely anticipate guests!

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White White White

Coastal Home Decor starts with a neutral canvas and that often means white walls, white cabinets, and lots of white furniture.

Natural Wood

Think driftwood. A true coastal home decor design includes natural-looking wood, close to the color of driftwood. Bleached wood flooring, natural wood ceiling beams, wooden accent furniture, and wooden accessories create a nice coastal vibe.

Accent Colors From the Coast

Selective use of accent colors is one of the easiest ways to give your home a coastal feel. Coastal colors are inspired by the ocean or the beach. Ocean inspired colors include blues, greens and turquoise. Beach inspired colors include tans, whites, and creams.

Treasures From the Beach

Every coastal style home decor includes treasures from the sea. Seashells are the most obvious choice and are fun to display in glass jars or baskets. They are inexpensive to buy and even more fun to collect while on that beach walk! Rustic driftwood, sand dollars, and starfish are also classic elements of coastal home decor.

Baskets

Baskets are a natural choice for coastal home decor. Some of my favorite are water hyacinth or seagrass baskets. Use unusual baskets to display your sea treasures. Baskets can also serve a more practical purpose. For instance, use them to store beach toys, blankets, or towels. Either way, look for baskets that are unique and beautiful. Baskets with a natural finish look best for the coastal style.

Glass Bottles

There is something mysterious and romantic about a glass bottle washing to the shore with a message in it. So its no surprise that bottles are important coastal home decor elements- particularly bottles that look old. Place bottles on top of accent cabinets or kitchen counters. Tuck them into bookshelves or use them to adorn fireplace mantles. If you are really feeling creative, roll a small piece of paper up and drop your own message into one of your bottles. This is especially fun to do in a guest room.

Coastal Art

This doesn’t mean a coastal style home filled with images of fish and sailboats, but instead, make a subtle nod to the ocean or beach. This can be a single piece of art in your living room, or you can go crazy in a guest room and beach it up! This is especially true if you actually live near the coast. Whenever anyone visits us they expect to go to the beach and I love creating a beach vacation vibe in my guest rooms.

Coastal is one of my very favorite home decor styles. There are so many possibilities. Be creative and have fun!

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