There's a new term being bandied about, known as the coastal granny aesthetic. The term sounds pretty aesthetic, conjuring up an image of older white women living by the ocean that speaks of style, elegance, and the calm mimicking the azure ocean. We have some cinematic inspirations, such as scenes stolen from Grace and Frankie, Diane Keaton in the film, Something's Gotta Give, and Meryl Streep.
These women are the picture of chic. In a world where women shop to their heart's content buying exotic veggies from the farmer's market, they have soirees around the pretty manicured gardens. They cheer on their friends with their tinkling wine glasses, not to forget to walk down the beach path as the sun's setting generously paints the sky a gorgeous orange.
This is the look we are talking about, the coastal grandmother look. This term is gaining much traction on social media and is even embraced by Gen-Z and millennials. Here's how you can channelize the perfect coastal grandmother look.
The Color Palette
Whenever you think coastal, you immediately conjure the color blue. However, the color palette of the whole coastal grandma aesthetic is more neutral, interspersed with pastels. Think more about the likes of ecrus, old whites, light beiges, and sudden bursts of pop colors. Keep the theme neutral mostly and beat the boredom with whites.
Pile Up The Cushions
Create an aesthetic that looks cozy, comfortable, and inviting for friends and family as they are drawn into familiar surroundings. The furnishings are soft and cozy, the kind of sofa where you will like to lose yourself after a hectic day outside. The vibe is that of a coastal grandma where the living room is painted with comfortable colors. Instead of it being too perfect, the colors are warm, inviting, and lived in.
Organized Clutter in The Kitchen
Kitchens are the heart of a home. Even as per the coastal grandma aesthetic is concerned, it gives a house the feeling of a lived-in home. So, get in more utensil jars, hung pots and pans, fresh produce lying in a careful disorganized array on the counter space. A kitchen island completes the look. It gives the feeling of contentment as friends enjoy their meals with friends over a glass of wine.
Lots of Linen
A loose linen shirt is certainly the key to nailing the coastal grandmother's sartorial look. Ensure your bedding is also of natural material. The warm, natural material lends it the homely vibe that you may be looking for. A perfect breathable day that offers a feeling of coolness on a hot day.
Fluttering Curtains
Even if you don't live beside the ocean, you can still create a coastal grandmom look with flirty floating relaxed curtains. The colors are usually neutral in shades and adorned with slight patterns. Let the curtains be a little extra length to kiss the floor, lending it a relaxed vibe. The curtains will catch the breeze as it moves gracefully to the tunes of the breeze.
Fresh Flowers
Ensure you always add fresh flowers to your home to get the right coastal grandmom vibe. Even if you don't have a garden that lends you a fresh supply of flowers now and then, you can always buy them from nearby shops.
The flowers to pick are hydrangeas, so think blues, whites, purples, etc. You can always style them alone or add pretty white roses or verdant foliage.
Warm Lighting
A coastal grandma's home always has a cozy, calm, and beautiful house. The house has a large number of lamps. You may want to create different shades of lighting that will cater to different moods. Create spaces with more lights, whether on side tables, mantelpieces, or windowsills. Add a lamp wherever you can. When the light outside fades away, you can switch on the light and create a vibrant backdrop for people to relax over a glass of wine or read in a cozy nook.
Doesn't it transport you to a land of sun, sea, salty breeze, and pristine sands and a white house that beckons you inside its quiet familiarity? We want to go right now! Don't you want to join us too? Share your thoughts in the comments section!