Adding Coastal or Beach Accents to Your Country Porch

A country porch is all about the charm of how we decorate. Flowers, plaids and stripes are one thing, but coastal or beach themes work great on a country porch as well. As a matter of fact, that can be one amazing country porch.

By now, you probably know that we love to create our themes with the accents and accessories. No big redecorating. No painting, no fuss. Just changing out the furniture cushions, the accent pieces that decorate tables, and adding a few little extras are all it takes.

Think about a pair of cute flip-flops hanging from the wall above your country porch rocker. A sand-colored throw blanket over the back of the rocker. A figurine of a shore bird on the table next to the rocker. Presto, instant beach theme. You have created a perfect beach themed vignette on your country porch. With only the changing of 3 rather inexpensive things.

Coastal themes can include anything to do with the ocean, the beach, an island, tropical paradise, even nautical themes. Each of these themes have something of their own color scheme to work with. Ocean themes include blues and whites, reminding you of waves on the water. The beach theme uses whites, pinks and beiges, to remind you of the sand and shells on the beach. Island or tropical themes will have much bolder colors like those found in the lush plant life and bright flowers. Then the nautical theme will include navy blue and white.

Choosing simple accents that flow with your theme and your color scheme are an easy way to decorate. Pick your coastal theme and your accent pieces. You will have a newly decorated country porch in time with very little expense.