Theme: The Sea
Inspiration: Outer Banks of North Carolina
Mood Created: Freedom and expansiveness
Elements:
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Floors: Sisal carpeting or wooden floors with washed and weathered finish
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Walls: Stucco or sand textured paint
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Ceilings: Wooden plank or whitewashed looks
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Window treatment: Plantation shutters or tab curtains
Degree of Contrast: Subtle soft contrast
Coloration: Dreamy colors of the Sea:
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White---foamy surf
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Warm tans, beiges and taupes---sand
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Aqua, turquoise and deep marine blues---water
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Off-whites, like an opal, and peaches and roses---shells
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Shades of blue, from sky blue to blue grays---sky
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Pearl and coral colors---jewels of the sea
Metals: Brass and pewter
Textures:
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Visual and actual texture, like stucco
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Also any iridescent material that glistens as though wet
Lighting:
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Any lighting that simulates natural daylight but lighting should be
subdued for evening.
Fabrics:
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Canvas material
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Solids
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Stripes
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Flowing patterns, for example, fabrics that have a design with movement,
such as a wave motif or sea oats swaying in the breeze
Furniture:
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Furnishings with curved, flowing lines
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Light woods, like maple, or wooden pieces painted white or other washed
finishes
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Painted wicker or rattan
Accessories:
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Birds
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Boats---sailing, fishing or shrimp
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Dolphins
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Fish
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Mermaids
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Nautical items
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Sandcastles
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Shells---conch, sand dollar and starfish
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Turtles
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Whales
Motif or Shapes:
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Arches
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Circular
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Elliptical
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Spirals
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Undulating curves (like waves)
Time of Day: Sunrise to sunset, a daytime look
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