:: 3 Tips For Getting The Entryway Ready For Fall & Winter ::

Tuesday Tips

Now that fall is in full swing, before we know it, winter will be here. Is your home ready for the cold season? More importantly, is your entryway ready? Getting your entryway ready for the wet seasons is necessary when your layers deep trudging into your home. Make it so when you get home on a wet day that you’re greeted by warm, accommodating entryway. Accommodating? Yes. It’s ready to fulfill your wishes of getting out of those wet shoes or rain boots fast. We’ve got 3 very easy and quick tips to help make your wet season easier. They will help, check them out!

1. Grab A Seat.

Get yourself a bench or something to sit on you can get out of those wet shoes fast! You can also catch your breath and then continue stripping off all the layers.

2. Toss The Coat.

Get a couple coat hooks for the wall or a coat rack. You want that coat off your body ASAP to get the cold weather off of you so you can start warming up in the house.

3. Lay Down A Rug.

You’re gonna bring a little Mother Nature in when you get home, so make sure you have your indoor/outdoor rug ready and in place to help against the mess.

These 3 simple tips will go a long way during the upcoming seasons. I know they are easy and almost common sense, right? Well, you’d be surprised how easy it is to overlook these simple ideas. Don’t forget and be ready for the cold weather!

:: Go With A Little Bronze On The Side ::

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Are you looking to add a little extra oomph to your living room? Try decorating with a bronze side table. These are great pieces to add to a coastal living room because they bring a nice mix of of style and texture to the space.

With a vintage, or even antique, look a bronze side tables bring another layer of design to the decor. It’s soft, metal hue is easy to work into most color palettes too. You can have an older, more oxidized style one to work well in a rustic style home or even have a clean and polished one to match the look of a modern coastal home. There are many opportunities to bring bronze into any space!

Check out what these designers have done in coastal living rooms with bronze side tables. Get inspired and see what a bronze side table could do in your home!

:: Go With Reclaimed Wood ::

Tuesday Tips

Are you looking for a cozy style tip for the up coming cold months? Here it is – reclaimed wood.

Reclaimed wood is the ultimate choice when it comes to cozy style. Think about it, it gives any space that rustic feel. The one we associate with cabins and staying warm. Plus it looks pretty darn stylish too! The best part about the reclaimed wood is that you can paint on it. That means you can get it to match any color palette or even just have fun mixing and matching different colors to create unique looks.

Take a look at how these designers have used reclaimed wood throughout these homes. Get inspired by beautiful reclaimed wood and think about designing or decorating with it in your home!

:: Coastal Home Decor Pins 133 ::

Monday Pins

Monday means it’s time for your coastal home decor pins! Get those pin buttons ready because this week we’re all about the pumpkins. Well, pumpkins and fall decor. This will give your Pinterest boards a little fall style and get you ready for the coming months. We love the way some of these spaces look, they’re gourd-gous. Get it? We hope you have a great week and a happy Monday!

Do you want more coastal home decor? Then head on over to the Tuvalu Home Pinterest!

:: Open Storage In The Bathroom ::

Tuesday Tips

A great way to simplify and free up space in the bathroom is to open up the storage space. This way you can prevent yourself from stuffing the drawers and creating clutter in the bathroom. With storage out in the open, it’s easy to see what should stay and what should go. Open storage underneath the sink provides a look and feel of openness in the small space.

We gathered a few images to give you an idea of how a bathroom with open storage can look. Scroll down to get inspired to simplify your bathroom and create a clean, minimal look!