Coastal Beach Style Window Coverings
Many people are lucky enough to own a beachfront home—and some only dream of it. But even if you’re in the second camp, you can still decorate your current home in coastal beach style. At Altra Home Décor here in the greater Phoenix area, our dream of a beach home isn’t likely to happen in landlocked Arizona any time soon. But we have some great ideas for making it seem like we’ve achieved it. Read on to learn more!
Hallmarks of a Beach Home
A beach home’s interior design will likely reflect its environment, with plenty of colors and textures inspired by the ocean and the beach. Décor elements like shells, driftwood, fishing nets, and buoys might lend to the interior vibe. Frequently, color patterns fall in the blue family to evoke the sea, with accents of white and pops of vibrant color to draw the eye. And because natural sunlight is key to the whole thing, window treatments play a large role in the overall aesthetic. Plus, they can highlight the view, protect from harmful UV rays, and withstand the onslaught of the sun and its heat. Below are some great options to use for a beach-inspired décor style.
Woven Wood Shades
Made from grasses, reeds, woods, and bamboo, woven wood shades offer a direct connection to the great outdoors. They bring texture and visual interest—especially if the room is mostly white—and they filter sunlight beautifully. Hunter Douglas offers Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, which can complement a coastal beach style. Plus, their construction helps them withstand bowing, breaking, and stretching.
Solar Shades
If you’re looking to zero in on blocking heat and glare, solar shades are a good route to go. Designed for light control and UV ray protection, Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades block the sun’s damaging rays, helping to protect furniture and flooring from irrevocable damage. Depending on the openness factor (whether the weave is dense or loose), screen shades can provide a great deal of privacy while also helping to preserve your view.
Faux Wood Shutters
If you do have a home that’s close to water, you need to deal with humidity and moisture (usually not a huge issue in Arizona!). In that case, faux wood shutters, which look like genuine wood but are made of durable compounds, could be a good option. Hunter Douglas offers Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters, which are made to resist moisture, mildew, and UV rays, so they won’t warp, crack, fade, chip, peel or discolor. Plus, shutters offer the ultimate “beachy” vibe.
Coastal Beach Style in the Greater Phoenix Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
