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Spotlight: Contessa Restaurant at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

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Spotlight: 1928 Beacon Hill in Boston

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Decor: Elements of Coastal Tropical Style


Create a relaxing oasis at home, using elements of coastal tropical style:

  • Furniture: teak, mahogany, cane, rattan, bamboo, wicker. 
  • Rugs: sisal, jute, seagrass.  
  • Plants: palm trees, ferns, anthurium, orchids. 
  • Window Treatments: light and airy fabrics.
  • Wall Paints: vibrant and cool shades of the tropics such as ocean blues, greens, white, beige, mustard, orange, coral, reds, pink, yellow.  
  • Wall Art: tropical murals and wallpapers, art prints
  • Throw Pillows: exotic prints— hibiscus, ferns, banana leaf, heliconia, ginger lily, bird of paradise, pineapple.  
  • Coffee Tables and Countertops: seashells and hurricane lamps,  
  • Lighting: wall sconces, chandeliers, and candles with nautical themes.  
  • Indoor & Outdoor Dining: woven placemats, botanical print napkins/napkin rings with tropical motifs, hand-painted earthenware, cobalt blue glassware, a cabana for entertaining outdoors, on hot summer days. 

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