Coastal Coffee Tables: Colours, Materials and Shapes to Look For

A coastal coffee table brings the light, relaxed feeling of a seaside home into your living room, whether you live by the sea or in a city flat. The look is defined less by nautical props and more by soft colours, natural textures and easy, informal shapes. In this guide we explain what coastal style really means and how it differs from nautical decor. We then look at the colours to seek out, including warm whites, sand and pale oak, driftwood grey and muted blues and sea greens. We cover the materials that suit the style, from whitewashed and weathered wood to rattan, cane, rope, clear glass and pale stone. You will also find advice on shapes, from round and oval tables to chunky trestle designs, along with ideas for pairing the table with the rest of the room, styling it with restraint, adapting the look for homes away from the coast and caring for painted and woven finishes....