Whitewashed
A porcelain coral branch, $18, and spindle shell vase, $32, both by Roost, roostco.com, evoke a by-the-sea aura.
Seashell Chic
A shell print in a weathered-wood frame, $750, by J. Pocker & Son, jpocker.com, puts a beachy spin on this three-seat settee in Uma Indigo, $2,019, by Lee Industries, leeindustries.com. Picture hangers, $2–$4 each, by 3M, 3m.com. The antique reproduction ginger jar (as umbrella stand), $316, by C & S Acosta, 336-882-2233, adds to the lived-in feel, and the "Sheffield Stripe" rug, $450, by Company C, companyyc.com, ties the various blue hues together.
Bathed in Light
Enhance an airy setting with crisp white furnishings and nouveau nautical patterns. Royal-blue trim on the two Davis White sofas, $2,864 each, by Lee Industries, leeindustries.com continues the nautical look of the "Blue Awning Stripe" rug, $385, by Dash & Albert, dashandalbert.com, and hand-embroidered pillows, $225–$395 each, by Pablo Mekis, pablomekis.com. Faux bois lamps, $238 each; white linen shades, $163 each, all by Jamie Young, jamieyoung.com. "Felix" coffee table, $688, by Potluck Studios, potluckstudios.com. "Camp Hickory" console, $895, by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgandbw.com. Shell frame, $46, by Two’s Company, twoscompany.com. Mother-of-pearl frame, $40; "Lyndon" frame, $48, both by Reed & Barton, reedandbarton.com. "Sunflower" carved bone frame, $18, by Roost, roostco.com. Coasters, $43 for four, by Two Women San Francisco, twowomensf.com. Floor pillows, $25 each, by Pacific Rim, fidalgoshomeflair.com. Books from Barnes & Noble, bn.com.
Shell Game
Authentic ocean elements bring visual interest to the table. Clockwise from top left: "Hampton" large vase, $60, with finger starfish, $2 each; medium vase, $48, with green urchins, $1.50 each; small vase, $56, all from HomArt, areohome.com. Mixed shells, $20 per bag, by Jamali Garden, jamaligarden.com.
Into the Blue
Indigo accessories are a cool contrast to this "New Country" farmhouse table, $1,149; comb-back armchairs, $499 each; ladderback side chairs, $259 each, all by Ethan Allen, ethanallen.com. "Nantucket Navy" rug, $713, by Vera Bradley, verabradley.com. "Pharmacy" floor lamp, $525, by Barbara Cosgrove, barbaracosgrovelamps.com. Layered leaf-shaped ceramic dishes pick up the natural theme. "Forest Leaf" dinner plates, $96 for four; salad/dessert plates, $75 for four; bowls, $75 for four, all by Michael Aram, michaelaram.com. Scalloped-edge place mats, $40 each; ombre crocheted-edge napkins, $16 each, all by Deborah Rhodes, deborahrhodes.com. "Coral" five-piece silver-plated pewter place settings, $278 each, by Mariposa, mariposa-gifts.com. "Amelie" tall glasses, $9.50 each, by Kiss That Frog, poshchicago.com. "Vega Rhine" wineglasses, $185 each, by Baccarat, baccarat.fr. Chair in Resist Indigo, $1,417, by Lee Industries, leeindustries.com.
Shipshape Style
Cherry-red elements give this kitchen an all-American aesthetic. Top shelf: "Colours" round casserole with lid, $10, by CorningWare, corningware.com. Cookbooks from Barnes & Noble, bn.com. Soup bowl with lid, $36 for two, by Le Creuset, lecreuset.com. Small French hen, $115; large French hen, $135, both by Chic Rustique, chicrustique. Bottom shelf: "Vidrio" iced tea glasses in cobalt, $25 each, by Mariposa, mariposa-gift.com. "J-Class" four-piece place settings, $36 each, by Nautica, bedbathandbeyond.com. "Vinum" Chablis glasses, $20 each; champagne flutes, $23 each, all by Riedel, riedel.com. Counter: Colander, $65, by Burleigh, Burleigh.co.uk. "SmartPower Duet" blender/food processor, $80; "Compact" four-slice toaster, $50, both by Cuisinart, cuisinart.com. "Churn" jugs, $40–$60 each, by Burleigh, burleigh.co.uk. Assorted wooden tools, $4–$10 each, by Oxo, oxo.com.
Pillow Talk
Clean lines and deep-blue hues make for restful spaces. "Tango" louver queen-sized bed, $799; night tables, $369 each; "Serene Plush" mattress set, $1,099, all by Ethan Allen, ethanallen.com. "Santorini" embroidered duvet, $320; Euro squares, $130 each; batik flat and fitted sheets, $90 each; pillowcases, $75 for two; "Signature Stripe" flat sheet, $90; "Jet Set" coverlet, $230; shams, $130 each; "Pintuck" breakfast pillows, $120 each, all by Michael Kors for Revman International, 800-555-SHOP. "Three Starfish" pillow, $220, by KukMay Pillows by CMA, cmashowroom.com. "Coquille" sisal rug, $1,700, by Merida, meridameridian. Large bubble lamps, $263 each; classic drum shades in sapphire, $145, all by Jamie Young, jamieyoung.com. Oval paperweight, $28, by Two Women San Francisco, twowomensf.com. Antique carafe set, look for similar versions on eBay. Mini round frame, $28, from Reed & Barton. "Willowbend" frame, $80, by Waterford, waterford.com.
Ripple Effect
Keep the look uncluttered by choosing one emblem or pattern as a focal point. A sense of serenity is sparked by maritime-esque patterns, as in this "Catalina" chair with "Brooks/Blue" cushions, $959; ottoman, $399, both by Ethan Allen, ethanallen.com. "Adair" floor lamp, $179, by Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. "Pinstripe Blue" throw, $400, by Nina Campbell for Johnstons, tlockman.com.
Decked Out
This room’s indulgent feel comes from creative details, like starfish lining the wall, $2 each, from HomArt, areohome.com and a "Bitsy" bucket as a washcloth holder, $24, by The MacBeth Collection, macbethcollection. "Histoire Naturelle" print, $229, by Ethan Allen, ethanallen.com. "Ultra Touch" white and sea breeze towels, $30 each; washcloths, $13 each, both by Grand Patrician, amazon.com. Side table, $105, by America Retold, 518-822-0100. "Sunflower" carved bone jar, $36, by Roost, roostco.com. Decoupage jars, $124 for seven, by Two’s Company, twoscompany.com Rug, $120, by Loominaries, loominaries.com "Tresors des Mers" soaps, $30, by Gianna Rose Atelier, giannarose.com.
