Modern Coastal Hawaii Decor Inspiration

A dear friend of mine is in the midst of renovating her open concept kitchen and living space in Hawaii and asked for some help curating the final selections for her living room. Happy to help, I whipped up a Pinterest board of ideas to share with her as well as a shopping list with links to purchase things. Her overall style is bright, coastal, modern, with lots of white and blue accents. Check out some of my favorite pieces below and definitely head to the Pinterest board here to see even more inspiration.

Decorating with a coastal theme can be tricky if you’re not super clear on your style. It’s easy to fall into the trap of the dated sailing and east coast style we see in most designs, but decorating in HI usually isn’t nautical focused unless you’re an avid boater. Instead of searching for general “coastal” themed decor, instead try searching for things like “modern, California, coastal, home, surf, Serena and Lily” and even go as far to look up articles from magazines like Sunset, Coastal Living, HGTV, and Better Homes & Gardens featuring Hawaii and other island specific homes.

Decorating and styling small condo spaces are tricky if you’re unsure where to start. There’s a delicate balance to find the right scale for large furniture pieces and still make a home feel open and comfortable.

A common decor mistake I see locally is owners purchasing large bulky furniture for comfort over style and a year later they are regretting their purchase because it makes the space feel small and crowded. If you are wanting help starting or completing your home decor, shoot us an email! We offer affordable decor consulting by the hour based on individual needs.

Wishing you health and joy,

Marina