Modern Tropical Interior Design
For the people who like clean and simple lines it can be hard to find the perfect harmony of beach-y and modern. You don’t have to go full out coastal to attain the beach house of your dreams. As an overview, modern design is clean lines, texture, simply-dressed windows, and uncomplicated accessories. Beach-y is definitely a theme and trying to mix modern and beach-y does not always look so good, but don’t fret for it can be done. A few ways to combine your two different tastes would be keeping the clean lines, moving single piece of furniture and simple window dressings. Plant life is consistently good for either modern or beach-y. Accessories can be unique mirrors with a fun frame, large vases with coastal designs, or other little accessories. In this style you need to be a little outgoing with your accents because your furniture is simpler than the other styles. Just be sure not to clutter up you space with too many accessories because modern is very clean cut. In the photo above you can see the dramatic use of horizontal lines. These help keep the room modern, but in this application it is beach-y in the style of the overall set of furniture. The area rug is jute or hemp. Natural textures give off a coastal vibe and texture is necessary for good modern design.