Whether you’re a full-time resident or just joining us for the winter, designing a home that suites Florida’s beachy charm is easier than ever with furniture consignment stores like Consign & Design. We’re constantly getting new inventory from designer brands, personal collections and pieces with immense character. When it comes to crafting the perfect beach bungalow, you can’t go wrong with pieces that are made from real, natural fibers — for durability, functionality and style. Coastal design trends vary depending on where you are and your personal tastes, but airy, natural elements are typically universal inclusions. Picture lots of wood (especially distressed wood and driftwood), rattan, cotton and linen.

Unlike big box stores, furniture consignment stores are filled with curated pieces that have stood the test of time. Curating real materials is one of the things we do best.

Let’s dive into some of our new arrivals and how we’d incorporate them into our perfect beach oasis.

Wood Elements

Coastal décor often incorporates slightly rustic, weathered wood that adds to the relaxed feel of a space. This can include driftwood-style tables, reclaimed wood dining sets, or distressed chests. Our Two Drawer Light Wood Carved Dresser would be a standout piece in a coastal bedroom. The carved wood emulates the crest of a wave, invoking an ocean-minded ease.

Wood accents that aren’t furniture also create a beachy scene. Our Chastain Carved Mirror is a beautiful piece for an entryway or powder room off the pool. Pair this with a coastal striped wallpaper and your house will look like it’s straight out of a cabana club.

Natural Fibers

Using natural textures and fibers in your beachy abode will mimic the relaxation and ease of being at the beach. Cottons and linens are most often whites, creams, light blues, and the occasional pop of an accent color. This Arhaus Cream Sofa would make the perfect beachy base for some subtle pops of color in the form of throw pillows.

Look for natural fibers when it comes to décor as well. When you think of shopping consignment furniture, you may assume it’s mostly larger pieces, but we have plenty of décor pieces at both our Palm Beach Gardens and our Wellington location to add the perfect touch of coastal charm. We especially love utilizing rattan as an accent texture. Our Rattan Scallop Edge Large Tray is a great centerpiece vessel for a new Nest Candle. 

Now, for a natural fiber you may have overlooked: genuine leather. Leather is one of our favorite ways to balance out a beach house by adding something that looks shinier and more refined. And what’s even better: sand doesn’t stick to leather. A new arrival that would be the perfect complement to a beachy sitting room or living room is our Teagan Leather Swivel Chair. Shopping for genuine leather at furniture consignment stores is also a sustainable choice, as much of the faux leather on the market today is made out of plastic.

Coastal Colors

Like we previously mentioned, colors in a coastal home typically mimic hues that you can observe in coastal destinations. That will usually include soothing light blues, muted greens, off-whites, and the like. But sometimes rules are meant to be broken — well, bended. We love this Fabric Loveseat for a coastal sun room. The blue and orange combination of fabrics are nautical and a fun pop of contrast.

Even if you do decide to stay within the bounds of traditional coastal colors, something that is a fun twist on how the color is used is a great choice. For example, our Seaside Planter is a structurally unique piece that still conforms to the color scheme that is expected in a coastal design.

Reference these general principles when curating the beach house of your dreams, but don’t let the rules limit your creativity. If you’d like more personalized help, come visit our furniture consignment store locations in Palm Beach Gardens and Wellington.