The Bainbridge Edit: Easy, Breezy Coastal Inspired Pieces for Your Home
- Cicelyann Zoccola
- Jul 18
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 19
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I just spent a week on Bainbridge Island in Washington, and I came home a little changed by it. That soft Pacific Northwest palette of weathered blues, driftwood grays, crisp whites, hydrangeas over every fence, and the smell of salt and cedar is the exact mood I keep chasing in my work. So I did what I always do after a trip that lingers on my mind long after I leave: I started a list!
These are the pieces I'm eyeing, some for my own home and some tucked away for future client projects. Easy, breezy, quietly luxurious. The kind of coastal that feels collected rather than themed, and that works whether you live steps from the water or landlocked in the middle of the country. You do not need an ocean view to feel like you have one. Tap any photo to shop it.
The Little Luxuries
The small, beachy pieces that give a room its personality. This is where I would start.
Shop: vintage gold framed coastal print, Make Waves ocean print, coral inspired sculpture, natural driftwood, oyster ring dish, coastal decorative books, off white scalloped bowl, soft blue scalloped tray, Jonathan Adler metallic dish, decorative plate, Juliska scallop dessert plate, Gibson Kenwood Shores dinnerware, stoneware dinnerware, footed tulip dessert glasses, Staub ceramic baking set, concrete match holder, goldfish cabinet knobs, ceramic sink caddy.
Coastal Furniture
A few woven, natural pieces that bring the coast into the room in a bigger way.
Shop: Bali and Pari rattan lounge chair, SAFAVIEH Kazumi accent chair, SAFAVIEH Alyona rattan chair, SAFAVIEH Aikan accent chair, SAFAVIEH Harlowe tropical chair, Madison Park Donohue accent chair, Nathan James coastal bar stool, Tov Tomlin teal accent table, Tribesigns wooden entry bench, SAFAVIEH Sayre accent table.
Lighting That Does the Heavy Lifting
Nothing elevates a room faster than a beautiful lamp.
Shop: SAFAVIEH Color Swirls lamp set, SAFAVIEH Paris light blue lamp, blue glass globe chandelier, farmhouse ring chandelier, woven jute rope pendant, shell pearl light.
Scent the Room Like a Coastal Escape
Styling is not done until it smells like summer.
Shop: Zodax Sunset Beach candle, LA JOLIE MUSE Santorini Salt candle, Chloefu Ocean and Sea Salt candle, Jonathan Adler wasp candle.
The Woven Layer
Texture keeps a blue and white room from feeling cold.
Shop: round rattan tray, Folux mini cordless rattan lamp, Kouboo La Jolla rattan stool, wicker tissue box cover, KOUBOO coiled rattan mirror, cane weave storage box.
Vases for Your Stems
A few pretty pieces to hold your flowers and branches.
Rugs
The layer that grounds the whole room.
Faux Florals That Pass the Three-Foot Test
The test is simple. From three feet away, do they still read as real? These do.
Blue and White, Forever
The textiles that shift a room into a new season. Gauzy curtains, soft bedding, and block-print pillows in that collected blue and white.
Shop: Kayne Studio linen curtains, DriftAway striped curtains, Levtex Martha stripe quilt, Levtex Stone Harbor quilt, tack-stitch cotton quilt, Camille block-print pillow, blue and white pillow set.
Bring the Coast Home
Wherever you are this summer, a few key pieces can carry the whole feeling. Pin this post for your next refresh, and follow along on Instagram and Pinterest for more shoppable rooms. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Reach out to me on curateddesigns.com if you'd like personal help outfitting your home for summer, or any time of the year!
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