10 Ways To: Make your house a home

Follow these 10 easy steps and you will be on your way to making your house feel like a home.

A Peek through the Porthole: What's New in Our Shop Home Accents

Are You Missing the Finishing Touches???

Images: Indigo Throw, Hampton Ecofriendly Rug, Chevron Throw, Throw Bed, Montauk Rope and Glass Grand Lantern, Acadia Rustic Wooden Cube

Style Starboard: Get the Laid Back Look

Why not be comfortable while you can still look good? We are big fans of the "laid back" look over here at OurBoatHouse, here are some of our favorite brands and looks. 

Scarf with Loose T, Jean Vest, Linen Button Down & Faded Jean Jacket

Inspirations on the Horizon: Rooms with nautical elements

Nautical elements have been found in design for ages, sailors brought home ship parts or trinkets as memorabilia of time spent at sea. These days designers covet the authentic nautical finds at salvage yards and antique stores. For the novice just trying to give their home a sea worthy feel, you can find replica items in many decor shops. Whether it is a simple seashell sitting a top your fireplace mantle or a porthole mirror in your foyer, you can't go wrong with adding a little nautical touch to your home.

This gorgeous fireplace surrounding created out of seashells is stunning with the brown paint color and white shells.

Style Starboard: Coastal Accessories

Here are some beautiful coastal accessories to help complete your look.

Spruce up your coastal pad with some of our favorites, here is your shopping list.

Coastal trading blankets

Sailors trunk

Navy jute ottoman

Whale art

Blue & white indoor/outdoor chevron rug

Blue round side table

Copper nautical lantern

Shell mirror

The good life pillow

Painted oars

Shelled night stand

Coastal stripe rug

From the Masthead: Rooms with a view

These are some of our favorite coastal rooms with a view. Enjoy!

 Coastal eclectic at it's best. This room is full of color, pattern and texture. White slipcover sofa filled with pillows gives you the best seat in the house to enjoy that beautiful view. Love the bright aqua diamond pattern area rug and the soft ottomans for extra seating.

Coastal cottage chic Living Room with white washed wood sofa and chairs, pale blue fabrics is and is anchored with a great blue raffia pattern area rug. The room is spaced perfect to take in the view.

Seashells and shades of blue in this serene room with a view. White sofa with aqua and pale blue throw pillows mimic the color of the ocean behind it.

 Amazing bedroom view, the room is filled with light. A mixture of painted and natural cottage furniture, driftwood mirror, and pale aqua upholstered club chairs make this room feel like a coastal collection.

White slipcover sofa and bright Aqua diamond rug Living Room

Whitewash cottage furniture and pale blue Living Room

Seashells and aqua blue Living Room

Cottage chic Bedroom

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourNantucket Boathouse

This boathouse is a classy nautical oasis, it was recreated by the very talented interior designer Gary McBournie.

A Nantucket boathouse was brought back to life by highlighting many of its staple characteristics and features with a breath of fresh creative air. The fisherman's cottage was designed in a blue and white nautical theme with touches of red and antique nautical objects. The cottage is fresh while maintaining the classic Nantucket charm of the Grey Lady- Gary McBournie

Knot This But That: Coastal Shopping

Great wood beds hang from nautical ropes with iron to create the perfect guest room or kids room. 

Wood hanging beds

Trunk-wood footlocker with antique finish

Braided hemp floor pillow

Iron Saddle stool

Natural slipcover chair

Jute rope throw pillow

Tripod floor lamp

Weekender bag with rope handle

Blue & white stripe area rug

Coral combed cotton braided throw

Blue & white stripe throw pillow

Nautical navy & white rope throw pillow

A Peek through the Porthole: What's New in Our Shop Hanging Beds

There is something about a hanging bed that brings to mind warm cozy indulgent feelings. The image of one just makes you want to grab a book, throw on your cozies and snuggle up for an afternoon of relaxation or a night of sweet dreams. Weather it be on a porch or in the bedroom OurBoatHouse Hanging Beds are the perfect choice.  Don't be a stranger to paradise....dream a dream nestled in your very own hanging bed!

Our Boat House Hanging Bed Collection

From The Galley: Coastal Food Lovin

We're big foodies over here at ourboathouse....we LOVE finding new recipes to try, anything having to do with seafood, and the fun of putting it all together with the perfect table settings. 

Peach Grilled Salad, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Cajun Shrimp Taco's, Mussel Saffron, Portobello Burger, Hummus and Avocado Toast, Ocean Dining, Flower Centerpieces, Driftwood Table, Candle Lighting, Romantic Setting

Inspirations on the Horizon: Coastal bedrooms

Coastal bedrooms have a common trait of clean whites and blues, they usually evoke a feeling of being by the water. Crisp white linens paired with light blues and breezy canopies draped over head are what created the essence of some of our favorite coastal room designs.

Light blue walls cast a darker blue shadow on the floor creating a glow. White bedding against the wicker nightstands gives great contrast, while the four post canopy bed draped in gauze reminds you of the islands.

Maritime coastal, this bedroom has more of a boathouse feel with the contrasting navy blue, framed shells, and wooden oars leaned to the wall.

A sense of spa like coastal retreat exudes from the room, floating like bed draped in white mosquito netting is soft and inviting. This room is simple and island chic.

 Love the contrast between the whiteness of the room and the darkness of the west indies style wood pieces. This coastal bedroom is crisp and refreshing.

Lovely white four poster bed pops off the aqua tiled floor and gives the illusion of laying on the water. The warm wood tones really give depth to a more contemporary coastal bedroom.

Four poster iron bed with white canopy and pale blue walls

Maritime coastal bedroom with white and navy

Floating bed with draped sheer and blue ceiling

West Indies coastal bedroom- contrast white & dark wood

Contemporary white four poster bed on aqua tile floor

Style Starboard:Design TipsTo Sectional or Not

 Football season is here. Your friends are gathering at your place, and you are looking for more seating. There are some things you should know before purchasing a great, comfy sectional to fit the crew.

A sectional sofa can be extremely comfortable and offer plenty of available seating, especially during football season. However, knowing where to place such a large piece of furniture can be difficult. After proper placement of a sectional sofa you might just be amazed at how much seating you have. Here are 4 tips for placing your sectional in the right spot.

 This East Hampton beach house's living room shows a perfectly placed white slipcover sectional. It sits in the center of the room with a square chrome frame coffee table, two slipcover club chairs and two ottomans for lots of flexible seating. This is a great set up for those large gatherings.

Style Starboard: Designer Tips Layering

Rules of Layering

Interior Design is so much about layering, the art of finding the right mix of color, texture, and shape to create the depth and richness of a room. Layers can add dimensions and personality to a room. You just need to know the rules before you get started and try your hand at being a design extraordinaire. 

Keeping the patterns in the same color family allows you to layer multiple medium scale prints.

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourSouth African Beach House

This bright white timber wood beach house is located in Yzerfontein, a South African fishing village north of Cape Town. The beach house is built entirely in wood to blend in with the typical architecture of the area. Large and numerous windows open on all sides providing wonderful views of the ocean and making the rooms bright and airy.  White is predominant in the interior with blue accents to reinforce the beach look and the natural texture of wood to add warmth. 

Inspirations on the Horizon: Touches of Aqua

Beautiful touches of aqua make these coastal rooms shine. Aqua is always a favorite when you want to evoke the call of the sea.

A Peek through the Porthole: What's New in Our Shop Pillows and Poufs

This stunning collection is crafted from renowned natural fibers of Patagonia, specifically designed to decorate your home and bring comfort to your life.

The Cloud-100% Handwoven Merino Wool Throw
Handwoven Full Moon Wool Pillow
Handwoven Rustic Silk Pillow
Handwoven Jute Net Pouf

10 Ways To: Refresh Your Space

Whether you are looking for a change or to spruce up for the holidays, here are 10 simple tips to refresh your space.

Style Starboard: Texture is everywhere

Texture is everywhere!

We find Texture in our walls, floors and ceilings.

In furniture elements, fabrics,wall finishes, wood beams...It draws our attention in brick, stone and tile. It's present in the polished surfaces of mirrors, glass, counter tops and cabinets. Texture brings interest through a wicker chandelier, rattan chair and hand thrown pottery. Texture is at the heart of Interior Design materials and combining and layering contrasting textures is like adding that extra cup of sugar, pinch of salt, or splash of Tabasco that finishes a room with that "little something" that was missing.

Gray & white kitchen with fabulous wicker chandeliers

Chicken wire cabinet breakfast room with wood ceiling beams

Master bedroom with gray & white multi pattern texture fabrics

Lanai wooden chevron wall with potted succulent on a shelf

Living room with white slipcover sofas and polished wood table

White kitchen with gray accent wall and great weathered wood beam

Family room with gray & white awning stripe slipcover club chairs

Restaurant with tones and layers of wooden slats

Mahogany chest on wood slat chevron floor 

Style Starboard: FALL is in the Air

Fall is most definitely in the air! Keep warm with layers on layers of neutral browns and greens. I don't know about you but we are very excited for this seasons trends! And don't forget to savor that sweet crisp air before winter hits!

Distressed Leather, Oversized Cashmere, Brown Overcoat, Skinny Jeans & Converse, Vest & Tie, Canvas Duffle Bag, Green Wool Coat, Pumpkin Latte, Stone Cabin, Outdoor Dining, Kids in Coats, Distressed Denim, Cozy by the Campfire

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourFresh Squeezed Color

This coastal house reminds us of pink grapefruit sprinkled lightly with sugar, it is clean, crisp, sweet and fresh. These rooms definitely have a feel and design like no other beach house.

Knot This But That: Coastal Shopping

 Does this guest bedroom make you want to stay over? If you are looking to re create a room like this, let us do the shopping for you.

This nautical charts guest bedroom will be a favorite spot for all your guests.

Coastal wood headboard

Ship light sconce

White matelasse coverlet

Blue & white stripe pillow

Blue & white stripe blanket

Nautical map wallpaper

Jute area rug

Reclaimed wood shark

Wicker basket/trunks

East Hampton orb chandelier

Artists side table

Dolphin throw pillow

Nantucket round wood side table

Inspirations on the Horizon: Rays of Sunshine

Bright yellow bursts of color in an all white room always works to add excitement and interest to a room. Theses are a few examples of how just a little dash of color can go a long way.

White slipcover sofas against the white walls and floors are highlighted by the pop of yellow in the club chair.

A Peek through the Porthole What's New in Our Shop Water Mill Dining Table

Just in time for your family gatherings our rustic, hand-planed, white-washed mango wood dining table!

How to guide: Go Glamping

Glamping

Glamour + Camping = Glamping 
Shorthand for glamorous camping. Satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine, and a comfortable bed.

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How to make your own little oasis at the campground. Making your camping and family trips stylish and comfortable. 

If the idea of falling asleep under the stars and roasting marshmallows around a campfire appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent and sleeping on hard, bumpy ground does not, glamping could be your ideal vacation. No icky spiders, chili mac, or peeing in the woods for the glamping crowd. Think Jeeves toasting your Trader Joe's marshmallow to perfection as you relax with a chilled Chardonnay in your portable hot tub, roughing it by the ocean. Forget the beach house clam bakes, go ahead and trade in your time share for a tent, camper or airstream. Guaranteed to be a getaway you won't soon forget. If it's an ocean view from a mountain side you crave check out Big Sur Getaway on the California coast. Maybe you are looking for more, 5 star Southern California resort glamping by the beach at El Capitan Canyon.
El Capitan Canyon offers BBQ kits & breakfast-They deliver everything you need to make your dinner on the grill! Chicken/steak or fish with veggies or baked beans, salad, and garlic bread. Breakfast kits of hot granola in mason jars with blueberries & almonds, grilled pears, and a delicious citrus tea or maybe try the upside down apple cornbread, grilled bratwurst, grilled grapefruit halves with honey and fresh coffee. What’s better than a huge Mexican breakfast outdoors? The menu consisted of a large iron skillet filled with fried eggs and topped with cheese and tomatillo salsa, refried beans, corn tortillas heated in foil packets, grilled pineapple and mango skewers, sliced avocados, tomato juice with lime in salt & chile rimmed jars and fresh Mexican hot chocolate! Are you hungry yet?

This is how you go glamping.

Big Sur Getaway

El Capitan Canyon

BBQ, breakfast and dessert kits from El Capitan Canyon

Style Starboard:It's All About The Accessories!

Accessories dress up your look, they can turn a very plan ensemble into an eye-catching outfit, not to mention they work for every season! Add some amp to your everyday t-shirt by adding an accessory like one of these! 

1. Cheetah Scarf

2. Fur Vest

3. Gold Watch & DIY Bracelet

4. Leather Tote

5. Vintage Sunglasses

6. Rose Gold Ring

5. Worn Leather Boots

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House Tour St. Barts Island Cottage

   A quintessential French island cottage, complete with a steeply pitched roof line, plank siding, louvered windows, and bold turquoise shutters. The house sits on a mountaintop high above the Bay of St. Jean, the second-largest town on St. Barts in the French West Indies. Beautiful blues, greens and beige from the ocean seascape outside flow throughout the house.

 Barry Dixon Interior Design

This poolside lounge area offers a variety of seating around the pool. The aqua water and shutters are beautiful with the light blue roof.

Style Starboard: Designer Tips Eclectic style

What is eclectic design? 

Eclectic - "not following any one system but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems.(Webster)

Coastal eclectic living room  

Here are a few tips to achieve eclectic success: