Decorative white moldings within a New England coastal home are not unusual. In fact, many homeowners love it. However, it can be a bit difficult bringing in contemporary and modern furnishings into a large seaside colonial home that has lots of decorative white moldings.

But there is good news. Your coastal home can be updated without taking away from the beautiful molding. The key, as design blogger Becky Harris states, “The key is to think beyond shell themes and to clear the clutter, while still referencing the coastline through color and texture.”

Take a look at a few photos Harris posted via Houzz.com to showcase updating a coastal home:

 

 

 

 

Don’t be afraid to update your seaside home with some contemporary and modern elegance. If you live in Cape Cod and want to make some home renovations to create a gorgeous updated coastal home with an abundance of style and sophistication, contact LaBarge Homes by calling 888-516-2540.