Summer is here and it is beach season. If you are looking to refresh your beach house or add a coastal oasis to your home, we have some coastal inspired decor for you from Imagine Home.
Imagine Home, an emerging socially-conscious brand, is dedicated to bringing artisan craft from the developing world to the forefront of design. This unique brand takes product design and partners with artisans in artisan collectives around the world. Women and men whose craft is steeped in tradition utilize their deep expertise to create each unique item by hand.
In addition to their work with artisans in Mali, Imagine Home has artisan partners in13 countries including Haiti, Guatemala, India, Madagascar, and Peru. Quite notable is a partnership with fair-trade Peruvian artisans to create an elegant and authentic bedding line. These seasoned artisans combine meticulous craftsmanship with organic materials to produce goods that honor the rich textile heritage of their culture.
If you are looking to add a coastal style to your home here are some tips from their founder to help you get started?
“It’s all about the TEXTURE… From rugs (think Sisal) to Lighting ( sea glass chandilier), a coastal home is a relaxed setting to enjoy the feeling of tranquility at the beach. Leaving the color palette natural gives you this relaxed feeling. Playing with the texture allows you to build on the design. Playful motifs such as rope or shiplap often mimic aspects of the sea. Add in a port hole mirror and you are transformed to the feeling of sailing! Cotton fabrics are always a must have. The relaxed fabrics feel more casual and relaxing. Add in a few Normandy French stripes and your look is complete!”
We are obsessed with this line and think it is the perfect addition to any Black Southern Belle beach home from the Gulf Coast to the Lowcountry. Check out a few of our favorite pieces below:
This African recycled glass bead Chandelier took our breath away. This piece is perfect for your dining room or bedroom and is perfect for a home with high ceilings.
2. Wall Art
A simple way to add a coastal touch to your home is by adding wall art. These Anchor Wall Art pieces are any easy addition to a coastal inspired home that won’t break the bank or take all weekend to put up.
3. Bedding
A coastal lifestyle is all about relaxing and enjoying life and getting some sleep. This alpaca bedding will help you do just that. No coastal home is complete without a great set of neutral beddings so be sure to add this to your collection.
4. Seating
If you are looking for a showstopping piece in your coastal home, please consider this striped barrel chair. It has a classic and relaxed look and will make the perfect anchor for any nook or office area.
5. Dinnerware
Coastal living is not complete without fresh seafood and outdoor dinners. This Haitian Breakfast Set is a nice addition to your kitchen collection.
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Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes :)
