Renovation Pros Share How To Create Chic Coastal Vibes In Your Home

A stunning display home renovated by Australian interior design trio is a lesson in chic coastal style. 
The incredible house oozes coastal glamour by letting natural light pour in, using luxe soft furnishings to add crisp, luxurious textures, creating outdoor spaces that can be used all-year round and featuring bright and open spaces. Below, Bonnie, Lana, and Erin from Three Birds Renovations share their styling and design tips for creating coastal glamour in your home.   
Renovation experts and interior designer trio, Three Birds Renovation, share their top tips for creating chic coastal style in your home using their latest design project as an example
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Embrace natural light
In this home Three Birds wanted to champion light without using too many lamps or over head lighting so unfiltered natural light was the goal with huge floor-to-ceiling statement windows letting the sunlight stream in.
They love how curtains and window dressings, such as blinds and shutters can achieve a 'soft light' and provide a certain mood to a space.  
To create a relaxed vibe, one of the trademark looks of coastal style is the use of shutters that add a touch of simplistic elegance and are a good choice for wet areas as they are impervious to moisture, and won't blister, peel or fade
Shutters
To create a relaxed vibe, one of the trademark looks of coastal style is the use of shutters that add a touch of simplistic elegance and can be custom made to fit windows of various shapes and sizes.   
Throughout the space, the casual yet timeless elegance of shutters work in any room and create a sense of unity throughout the home. 
The PolySatin Shutters from are an ideal option for wet areas as they are impervious to moisture, and won't blister, peel or fade.  
The entrance of this home makes a dramatic statement - with a spectacular curved stairway leading up to the second floor and stunning windows framing the space 
Make an entrance
Entryways set the tone for a house and provide a functional space with seating to get ready before you head out the door.
The Charlie accent chairs from made from teak, rattan and bamboo are a chic seating solution and stunning statement pieces. 
The entrance of this home makes a dramatic statement - with a spectacular curved stairway leading up to the second floor perfect-basements and stunning windows framing the space.   
Soft furnishings such as bed linen, rugs and window dressings are effortlessly layered to add textural depth and dimension
Soft furnishing and textures
The main bedroom is one of the most luxurious spaces in this dream home - a hotel-style retreat with vast ensuite, walk-in robe, sitting area and private balcony. 
Soft furnishings such as bed linen, rugs and window dressings are effortlessly layered to add textural depth and dimension. 
To add softness and style, Luxaflex curtains in an earthy beige were chosen to compliment the Duette block-out shades, to ensure the space is ideal for sleeping. 
As well as adding an element of style, Duette Shades play an important role in helping moderate the temperature in the bedroom. 
Their unique honeycomb structure traps air, which provides a layer of insulation that helps keep the home's interior warmer in winter and cooler in summer.  
The boucle bed head from are super on-trend and adds a softness and the classic crisp white linen sheets from are the perfect addition for any coastal home.  
The Australian dream modern coastal home features a bright and open downstairs living area for relaxing with family and friends
 Be bright and open
The Australian dream modern coastal home features a bright and open downstairs living area for relaxing with family and friends. 
To create an atmosphere that feels like a calm oasis, soaring windows that fill the space with light were implemented and Luxaflex sheer white curtains add a sense of softness in the room without detracting from the flow of light.  
The same curtains are used in the dining room to create a seamless look throughout the living areas. 
Maximising living space with a seamless indoor-outdoor transition has been a key trend over the last year and shows no signs of slowing down this summer
Create versatile outdoor spaces
Nothing completes an Australian modern coastal home than an outside area to entertain, play and relax. 
So much time is spent outdoors, so it's important to have a space that can function, no matter what season it is. 
Window coverings play an important role in the exterior of a home, especially to shade areas designed for outdoor entertaining, or to protect a home's interiors from the damaging effects of the sun.
Maximising living space with a seamless indoor-outdoor transition has been a key trend over the last year and shows no signs of slowing down this summer. 
Outdoor awnings remain hugely popular as they offer advanced