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Bring the Outdoors in -- with Coastal Art & Decor!

Lighten Up Your Decor for Summer
with Beach-Themed Art

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Crossing Tack II
By Cory Silken

Summer is the season where indoor and outdoor decor seem to overlap. We move indoor elements like chairs, couches and tables (weatherproof, of course!) out to the patio, and at the same time, bring outdoor elements like flowers, seashells and pebbles inside. This season, designers are giving the "outdoors-in" trend a fresh, nautical new spin -- with Coastal Decor.

The first rule of thumb with Coastal Decor is...lighten up! Pack away your dark winter duvet and swap it with a lofty white bedspread and crisp cotton sheets. Coastal Decor is all about light fabrics, hues and accents. Look to pastel colors, deep-sea greens and rich sky blues.

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Behind the Beach
By Manel Doblas

Don't you just love the fresh, airy feel of the cabana-themed art print above? Doesn't it make you want to change into your bathing suit and bask by the seaside for a while with a cool cup of ice tea? The beauty of Coastal Decor is that it can give just about any room a laid back, summery feel -- all year round.

Another easy way to give your home a coastal feel is to infuse it with elements of nature. Try decorating with wicker furniture, linen slip covers, silk cushions and other natural fabrics and materials. You can also display seaside finds like shells, coral and bottles filled with sand. Or, simply choose accents and art with sea-themed imagery:

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Two Pink Shells
By Georgia O'Keeffe

Need a little more inspiration? Check out our Beach & Ocean art collection, now on sale! See you down at the beach...!

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