Coastal Cool

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I recently moved to the coast near Half Moon Bay. I have always loved living near the water. Although the ocean can be intimidating, I find it to be a very beautiful and serene place to live. Growing up my parents had a cabin on a lake in South Dakota where snapping turtles, leeches and an occasional spring flood were about as dangerous as you could get.
I loved summer, packing up to spend a week at the lake. Fishing, swimming, hiking and skiing were highlights for my summer vacations. As a youngster I had more ideas than money. I tried to decorate the cabin with items found around the house that I felt could spruce up the place. Looking back, it was a failed attempt. But I had so much fun looking for ways to make it home. And the best part is my mom let me do whatever, no judgement. One year I planted a garden on one side of the garage, and most of the flower actually bloomed! I love flowers but I do not have a green thumb.


Coral Species

Here at Bassett we have our partnership with Sherman Williams. They have put together 8 different paint color collections to inspire customers looking to refresh the color scheme in their home. From Rustic Refined to Color Pizazz there are many color combinations to create. I chose the Coastal Cool to highlight here due to my new home.
In the formal living room I am looking to add a few items to spruce up the neutral palate.  A few pillows and a couple of empty areas where a picture or two could add some nice balance and visual appeal. I love the  coastal artwork we sell here as well. There are some vintage prints as well as Koi paintings,

Imperial Coral IV

sea shore paintings, black and white photos of sailboats.  I am constantly browsing websites to get ideas. Houzz is one that I enjoy as well as Joss and Main.  I picked up Coastal Living recently. There are some really good ideas including some great food recipies. I am not very experienced in preparing seafood, but grilling tends to be an easy way to prepare a variety of fish and sea foods. Just throw on some olive oil, garlic, butter and s/p and you are good to go with most anything.
Below I selected a few more items that will be nice additions as well. Go to our website and play around yourself to find some inspiration or maybe a piece or two to make your room complete. Most importantly, have fun!


Lyerly Lamp

Rattan Pedestal

Custom Sofa, Large