Here at Willow & Maine we have had the pleasure of transforming the interiors of several coastal homes across the North East.
The most Southern was a residential project at Redcar and the furthest North was a large residence just North of Bamburgh, we also completed an Airbnb holiday rental at Alnmouth, and a stunning architect designed house in Seaham. Like most of our projects they all had unique styles and requirements.
The property-Airbnb Alnmouth
Our first coastal property was an Airbnb in Alnmouth. Our clients are based in North Yorkshire, so they wanted everything managed and delivered by us within a short time frame. They approached us as they had just had their offer accepted, we then had a window of two weeks where the property wasn’t booked and two months to arrange everything.
We travelled down to their home to deliver a mood board presentation and then drew up a budget and started getting everything ordered including furniture, bedding, lighting accessories and window dressings. We then worked with the clients to ensure all trades were booked in including electrician, decorators, and joiner to ensure everything could be completed within budget and on time.
Style
As the clients were going to be using the property, we injected some of their style whilst considering their guests needs. Comfy sofas with cushions and throws, lots of rattan, comfortable beds with quality white bedding, finished off with lighting, artwork and accessories. We also chose wallpaper with a nod to the coast but not too obvious. Other coastal elements through the property included wicker baskets, striped fabrics and pictures. It’s been pretty much fully booked since it was finished.
The Property-New build Seaham
The Seaham property is a beautiful architect designed property, with stunning views over the golf course to the sea at Seaham. The clients had a beautiful home, but they wanted help adding some colour, furniture, window dressings and accessories. As with all our projects we started off with a mood board and once items agreed, the works begun.
Style
In the grand room which is a large kitchen, dining and family room, the walls were plain white, and the client wanted colour. We painted the chimney wall Stiff key blue, and colour matched the other walls to the kitchen cabinets. We also added thick wooden shelves to the alcove to give storage and texture, we also added a long wooden picture ledge. In the lounge the walls were painted Bone white which is very subtle grey, and we used linen style paper on the Chimney breast. We sourced new furniture including a bookcase, console tables, rugs, lighting and accessories. As a reference to the coast, we used a hint of blue and white throughout the different rooms. Beautiful striped linen curtains and blinds we added to the lounge windows. We brought the outside in using large plants in wicker planters and various baskets.
