Coast Grandmother?

 I haven't painted since I finished the hall. I have been out and about with appointments this week. It has given me a chance to rest and research on the Coastal Grandmother look. It had been a bit stressful as I sift through articles that say do this and don't do that. They are the ones that turn me off to try a new look. I am looking for articles that have suggestions. I have found a few that I have devoured. 

How Am I Doing?

The big question as I read and think and process. It is a lot of work trying to get this right. I know that the look I want is sort of, kind of Coast Grandmother it isn't exactly the overall look I want. While thinking about it, I do know what parts I want from this look. 

1. Wall Colour

    I have read more often than not that the wall colours need to be white but not stark white. Soft white has been suggested but when I dug deeper into suggestions, the colour I have chosen (Snowfield White) fits the bill. It has a light reflecting value (LRV) of almost 70% which means it is great for interiors. I am right on track with my colour choice. 

2. Other Colours

    Depending on how deep you go with the coastal look, blue, white, grey, and cream (linen) are the colours to use. Some suggest wall paper but that is not for me. An accent wall is not for me either though I do like them. For me, I will stick to using the blues, white, grey and linen for the soft furnishings in this house. I can add a bit of soft pink and greens to the look as well as navy. 

3. Patterns

    I am fussy about what I want. I will try to add some stripes (tiny) and a few nice prints to the mix. I don't want the house to be monochromatic so I will have to be careful. I don't want to over do it so it looks nautical. What I want is patterns that are subdued and carefully chosen. 

4. Window Coverings

    I have curtains on the windows of this house to keep out the sun and heat in the summer and to keep in the warmth in the winter. I can't do sheer curtains as they don't do what I need them to do. I am opting for blinds instead. If I have to go to curtains, I will choose a light grey in the main part of the house. In the bedrooms I have black out curtains and they won't be changed. 

Next Step

I am going to paint the spare bedroom next. I did a lot of sewing for it and I do like it. It is a bit of a different look to what I am leaning towards now and I want to see how it looks with the grey walls. I did a more cottage look in that room and may have to rethink a few things. I may even change the fabrics out to something lighter. I know all the pieces will find a new home quickly. 

What will I choose for that room if I do a change in it? I will choose a lighter blue tiny stripe and floral. I may add a touch of a darker blue to tie in the darker blue curtains I have. Though the curtains are a dark blue, they do have light grey in them which may be more noticeable when the walls are painted grey. 

I am looking forward to the next time step in this house.