Beach House Chic

We Midwesterners don't have access to the shore like our coastal counterparts (unless you count Lake Michigan), but we still appreciate a good beach house when we see one. Even though we're not within easy distance of the sea, we can recreate the beachfront look at home with natural textures and casual forms. Click below for 10 pieces, from mass-marketed to handmade, that remind us of the beach...

Seagrass Border Rugs from West Elm, on sale for $19 - $229

Wood, Wicker, and White: IKEA Living Room

Rush Ottomans from Gaiam, on sale for $79

Weathered Wood Frames from PB Kids, on sale for $17 - $56

DIY Nakashima-Esque Table

Napa Lanterns from Pottery Barn, on sale for $80

Painting by Arielle Sandler

The Mason from Perch, $52

Thomas Paul Coral Linen Pillow, $100

Felted Wool Stones from Viva Terra, $298 - $595

Comments (5)

omg i love those felted wool stones. soo cute.

posted by animalhouze on August 26th 2008 at 8:57am
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I think you should absolutely count Lake Michigan!

posted by MCNicole on August 26th 2008 at 9:12am
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And why shouldn't Lake Michigan -- or any of the hundreds of lakes with vacation cabins across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc. count as the shore?

posted by Benjy on August 26th 2008 at 9:14am
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Don't forget about these from IKEA:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10115637

they're great art cards that I lined up in a row on the wall for my seaside themed bedroom.

posted by kgenesius on August 27th 2008 at 3:50am
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$298-$595 for felt stones is ridiculous

posted by Stephie_is_a_dork on October 27th 2008 at 9:44pm
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