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    23 Ways To Embrace The Coastal Grandma Aesthetic In Your Home

    It's time to start living your life like a Nancy Meyers' film set.

    1. If you're the type of person who enjoys long walks on the beach to collect seashells and the like, show off your findings in a set of hurricane vases. Traditionally used to house pillar candles, these beauties are perfect for showcasing whatever you picked up on your last beach vacation.

    2. If you're short on space but need a comfortable place to sit, this compact swivel chair is the perfect place to relax with a good book and a big glass of white wine. And the cover is machine washable! So maybe a big glass of red wine.

    natural fabric chair with rounded back, arm rests, and swivel skirt
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Love this small chair. I needed just a small chair for a corner to have extra seating in a small hearth room. I needed it not to take away from my view as it has lots of windows with a beautiful lake and Mountain View. This sits in a corner surrounded by windows and does the job perfectly. It swivels and is easy to move. Was easy to assemble. I don’t think I could sit hours in it because it is more of an accent chair but does the perfect job which is a need of having extra seating when entertaining or family is over. It has held up well to toddlers who love to spin in it and think it is a toy. Would love to have another." —Mom of 4

    Get it from Amazon for $223.99+ (available alone, with an ottoman, or with pillows). 

    3. A big part of the coastal grandmother aesthetic is natural light, so flood your home with it with these sheer linen curtains. They're sheer enough to let a lot of light in without sacrificing all your privacy.

    Reviewer's white curtains are shown in a living room

    4. If you're landlocked but in need of whatever will replicate a cool, coastal breeze, use this super cute vintage-inspired fan. While it won't cool down the whole house, reviewers remark that it's almost uncanny how well it circulates air in smaller rooms like bathrooms and home offices.

    Reviewer's fan is on a window sill

    5. The coastal grandmother aesthetic might be a viral hit (thanks, TikTok!), but it's not a trend. The look is filled with timeless pieces, like this iconic blue hexagonal vase that would make Meryl Streep and Oprah swoon. Put a fresh bouquet of tulips or roses in it, and you'll be good to go.

    Reviewer's vase is shown on a side table

    6. Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving with a bouquet of 60 pieces of dried pampas grass. The grass's neutral tones make it perfect for any interior, but especially farmhouse and more traditional designs (aka the coastal grandma aesthetic).

    Reviewer's dried grasses are shown in a vase

    7. Make your whole home smell like the perfect beach day with this island air candle that has scents of tropical fruit, citrus, and mountain greens. Each candle has a 40-hour burn time, so just enough time to get you through your summer of entertaining.

    A person holds a candle that says 'Island air'

    8. Dress up your bedding with a duvet-and-sham set covered in botanicals like yellow flowers and green leaves. Each piece is 100% cotton, which is a highly breathable fabric and won’t hold in heat like polyester and other synthetics.

    Reviewer's photo shows the duvet on a bed in a bedroom

    9. Add a nautical side table to an otherwise lackluster room to give it instant beach vibes, even if you're stuck in a landlocked state. 

    side table with rustic white paint and nautical rope sides
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I can't even count the number of compliments I have received on these tables. They're perfect for my home, which is near the beach. I just love them!!!" —Mo

    Get it from Amazon for $187.02

    10. Channel your inner Martha Stewart by incorporating touches of copper into your kitchen, like with this hammered copper utensil holder. And hey, it'll free up drawer space, so there's that, too!

    Reviewer's copper utensil holder is shown

    11. Or if you want to go all out, whip up a feast with this hammered-copper pan set. It doesn't just look amazing, copper helps cook food more evenly. Your next dinner party will be epic.

    Promising review: "Love these pans! They’re gorgeous and super easy to clean. I bought a Gotham Steel pan set on Amazon two years ago and have been using them almost every day. I love the quality of the pans, how fast they heat up, and that you don’t need to season them. The cleaning is super easy; we just throw them in the dishwasher and 45 minutes later, they come out perfectly clean. My husband and I moved into a new place in January and were buying new items for our kitchen. We looked for another cookware set from Gotham Steel and found this hammered-copper set. After deliberating between this and the original lower-priced ones, I finally decided to buy these more expensive copper pans. I’M SO GLAD I DID. No oils or butter needed. No need to season them. Cleanup is almost too easy. I have a gas stove, no problem heating up just like the originals. And they look really nice. I can leave them on my stove top without worrying about the clutter. I’m going to give out a few of these for gifts come Christmastime." —Kane G.

    Get it from Amazon for $61.99.

    12. And to set the perfect table for said dinner soiree, consider a set of six woven napkin rings made out of 100% natural materials. It's all about the details.

    13. If you're a fan of creating gorgeous vignettes, use this woven tray to set the scene. Think candles, a vase filled with fresh flowers, maybe a framed photo from your last vacation. You get the vibe.

    Reviewer's round woven tray is shown

    14. Give your floors a major upgrade with this blue starfish rug that has major ocean vibes. This will especially work in rooms with a lot of neutral toned furniture.

    Reviewer's rug is shown in a living room

    15. Or if you want something a bit more traditional, consider this grey and white rug that's designed to look antique. It has a low cut pile, so it can handle lots of foot traffic.

    Reviewer's rug is shown in a living room

    16. Fine art like paintings, prints, and photographs are great, but try switching things up a bit with a set of shell shadow boxes. Each one is unique enough on its own, but still look great when grouped together.

    two sea shell and one star fish, all in white, inside white frames
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is a very nice set of three coastal themed shadow boxes. They are about 7" square, the shells inside are resin but don't look cheap, and the burlap matting is a nice soft shade. I hung these in my coastal themed bedroom and they look beautiful. I set them in a straight line over a reading chair. There is always a chance of overdoing a theme and things start to look gimmicky. This shadow box set, with the size and soft colors, doesn't overwhelm or look cheap. I love how they look on my blue wall!" —Mary C. McDonald 

    Get them from Amazon for $29.99.

    17. Give your dining room a makeover with a pair of Louis XVI-style dining chairs for ultimate Parisian vibes. It's a really easy way to make a casual dining room seem a little bit fancy.

    18. Use this super-thin electric fireplace that's designed to mount directly on the wall — no construction required — to add ambience to your living space. It comes with a remote control that lets you adjust the flame colors and speed and set a timer.

    Reviewer's faux fireplace is placed on a living room wall

    19. Hang an aromatherapy eucalyptus shower/bath pouch in your shower to give you the feeling of being at the spa. The steam from your bath or shower will activate the eucalyptus oil and give you a wonderful, spa-like experience.

    a eucalyptus shower pouch hanging from a bathtub's handle valve

    20. If you want to show off your gorgeous collection of throws you've collected over the years, do so with this ladder-style blanket rack. You can never have too many throw blankets!

    the ladder in white holding a blanket

    21. And if you're still working on your collection, try this knitted, textured throw blanket that has over 20,000 5-star ratings. There's 25 colors options, so there's definitely something for everyone.

    22. To set some ambiance, use this portable conch shell night-light that'll glow all night, or turn off at a specific time thanks to its nifty timer. 

    Promising review: "I love this little light, it looks so perfect with my beachy decor. The best part is the automatic timer. Turn it on at the time you want it to come on every night and it will turn off automatically and then come back on, love that!" —Angie

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

    23. Create a focal point in any room with this four-drawer dresser that'll store all your keepsakes. It also comes preassembled, so all you have to do is unpack it. 

    dresser with rattan basket drawers
    Amazon

    Promising review: "We use this as a toy chest. It hides all of the toys nicely and it's easy for our 14-month-old to open and close drawers on her own. It even comes with little safety hooks installed so the baskets can't be completely removed. Very happy!" —Casandra 

    Get it from Amazon for $245.99+ (available in three colors). 

    Me to myself when I leave your house after one of your incredible coastal grandma themed dinner parties:

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