N’-Style Design

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have put together some fantastic packages that will help you celebrate the women in your life, and let them know how much you care.

Whether you’re showering your mom, mother-in-law, or your favorite mamma-to-be, it can be hard to find the perfect gift. Luckily, we’ve done all the work for you putting together packages that will be sure to please. Keep scrolling to shop our favorite picks for Mother’s Day gifts.

Home takes time, but now, so does photography. We were ready and scheduled to photograph this home before the pandemic shut down. After lots of rescheduling, we are excited to show what we have been up to with one of our latest projects.

The before, after, and process of a transformation using traditional and coastal elements to create a coastal glam en-suite. A space with Traditional and Coastal Elements = Coastal Glam.

The crystal chandeliers add some bling, while the mirrored furniture reflects the light, and the colors give it a serene “coastal” feel.

Utilize your entryway to make life on the go a breeze! September is a time for change, organization and new beginnings. Getting back into a schedule, with cooler days on the horizon, means we all need an organized entryway so we can run out to a football game or dinner date on a whim. Scroll on to see some simple ways to create efficiency in your entryway.

Barn doors are all the rage right now, not only can they look fabulous, but they are a space saving solution and a great alterative to a pocket door.

If you are a bit handy, this is a great DIY project to design and create your own. Because, who doesn’t love a barn door! Even a ready-made door with a great paint color can create visual interest to what used to be an ordinary door.

Working in the field of interior design, it is so fun to work on your own home projects because there are no “rules”, you already know your style and the design challenges that you will be faced with and well, the sky’s the limit on what you can choose from….

When it comes to bathroom tile, there are so many options and applications available in today’s design world. Long gone are the days of choosing between avocado green and harvest gold square tiles! Now don’t get us wrong, we love a good green tile. However, as designers we especially love all of the different styles, colors, materials and applications that are offered in the industry today. As a consumer, we know it can be overwhelming on what to choose. Let us give you some insight on some ways to narrow it down: with a few of our favorite styles of tile to use in your bathroom.

Our favorite time of year is upon us…that glorious moment in time, where we can literally live outdoors! Here in New Jersey, the weeks from late April through early October, are perfect for embracing an outdoor lifestyle. Whether you enjoy lounging on your patio, dining alfresco, or sitting by the firepit, we have some design inspiration to bring you into the next season.

Decorating for Easter can really kick off the Spring celebrations in your home. Whether you are setting an Easter table, dressing up your mantle or making beautiful Easter eggs, have fun with it, by adding some whimsical touches or throwing in bright pops of Spring color.

The easiest way to add some Spring time accents into your home is with some greenery. We love real plants and the benefits they have. However, if you don’t have a green thumb, no worries! Faux greens are fabulous! Whatever your fancy, throw those greens around like confetti and you will have instant Spring time!

“For 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product, packaging, and graphic design.”

As you are making a list and checking it twice, we have put together a list to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, naughty or nice!

Coastlines can be an ideal place for landscape photos, just ask one of our favorite local Photographers who get’s her inspiration from the Jersey Shore.

The use of resin is making an impact in the world of interior design.

As designers, we couldn't be more excited about its beauty and possibilities.

Check out all of the various applications.

Now more than ever, we need to find comfort in our own surroundings, namely our homes and yards. Whether your goal is to get some fresh air with your family or have a friend over for a social distance get together, your yard or patio can become your own slice of paradise!

Right from the entry, we set the tone using natural sea-grass and wood accents, while welcoming you to this eclectic mix of styles. Using these natural elements, textures, and cool calming colors of the beach show how these two styles work well together.

As I was talking to some friends the other day, the topic of wallpaper came up. One of the girls said, “I think wallpaper is starting to come back in”. Well, I almost fell over because wallpaper … never went out! Now I must clarify, there are certain types and styles of wallpaper that are not on trend these days. However, if you choose the right wallpaper, you can’t go wrong. In fact, you will kick your room up another notch!

“We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra-Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Recently, Sherwin Williams revealed their 2018 color of the year; Oceanside. It’s right up our alley at Coastal Décor because its reminds us of water and adventure. This beautiful blue-green hue is being regarded as a new twist on navy, just like with Benjamin Moore’s Caliente, many of the colors for 2018 are bright and daring in color. Blue is the most beloved color worldwide, making sense it the perfect color for this year. Oceanside is bit mysterious and complex in the way that it can be used to create a space that is energetic and imaginative, but also used in a space that is healing and calm. Its properties allow it to work well painting a room or as an accent in furniture and accessories.

One of the most unexpected combinations used to be Christmas/holiday decor with nautical decor, since coastal designs are reminiscent of the warmth of the summer. Typically, holiday colors are reds and other bright colors, but today holiday combinations are available in all natural and pretty blues. Which make it easy to stay with the color scheme you may have already established in your home, making it, almost effortlessly to add holiday decor into your house. Resulting in beautiful decorations with elements that can be used year-round. Woven fabrics, seashells, coral, and driftwood work well with evergreens, mercury glass, and even tree ornaments.

Often left out, the ceiling can can have gorgeous architectural potential… As a designer, we look at a room as a whole, what it will be used for and how it will be viewed when you walk in. It used to be that ceilings were just paint “ceiling /designer white” and rarely thought of when creating a design. Now a days the ceiling or the 5th wall, everyone is looking to add some interest when we look up, and why shouldn’t we give each wall, the same amount of attention. There are many ways to add interest to your ceiling, that can enhance or give your home a completely different look.

A child’s bedroom is a great place to let them express their personality, since it is their space after all. Starting with their likes and dislikes, it is easy to set a theme. Yes; just like any fun party, it all starts with a theme. Be creative – it doesn’t even have to be just one theme.. For example, baseball and basketball work well together. So, sticking with a sports theme, team colors can be a great way to help determine which colors to use in their room.