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Coastal Cool: Bring the Beach Vibe to Your Midlands Home
September 12, 2025
There’s something about the coast that instantly feels like a retreat—calming waves, airy breezes, and sun-washed textures that invite you to relax. With Veranda Homes, discover a variety of communities only hours away from the beach. You don’t have to live by the ocean to enjoy that same sense of serenity. Plan an excursion and make it a day trip - or bring the beach home by designing your space to feel like the coast with just a few easy design choices. Bring a “coastal cool” vibe right to your Midlands home.
At Veranda Homes, our open floor plans and welcoming communities make it easy to infuse that breezy, beach-inspired style into your everyday life. Here’s how.
Light and Airy Design Choices
The essence of coastal living is openness. Think of bright, sunlit spaces with a palette inspired by the shore: crisp whites, sandy neutrals, sea-glass greens, and ocean blues. To achieve the look, consider:
- Natural textures like driftwood, rattan, and woven seagrass.
- Soft, breezy fabrics such as cotton, linen, and sheer curtains.
- Layered accents—sisal rugs, rope details, coral-inspired artwork, and sea-glass accessories.
- Indoor-outdoor flow with porches, patios, or decks dressed with lightweight drapery and nautical lanterns.
With these touches, even a Midlands backdrop begins to feel like a coastal retreat.
Easy Design Touches for Coastal Charm
Whether you’re decorating a brand-new build or refreshing your current home, these simple ideas go a long way:
- Add woven pendant lights above the kitchen island.
- Dress sofas with sandy-toned slipcovers and sea-glass accent pillows.
- Incorporate jute rugs and natural wood furniture.
- Use sheer white curtains to create movement and softness.
The goal isn’t to replicate a beach house—it’s to capture the feeling of calm, comfort, and easy living that comes with being near the coast.
Bring the Calm Home
With open floor plans, thoughtful details, and welcoming communities, Veranda Homes makes it easy to design a Midlands home that feels like a coastal getaway. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of the Nile, the versatility of the Congaree, or the charm of our communities in Aiken and Sumter, your beach-inspired retreat is closer than you think.
