Coastal Great Room: Get the Look!

We are at the beginning stages (daydreaming really) of imagining the possibilities for our walk-out basement. The great room of a lovely Palmetto Bluff home designed by Lisa Furey has so many of the qualities I would love to incorporate. That’s why Coastal Great Room: Get the Look & Paint Colors is as much for me as you! We’ll explore furniture, decor, and lighting ideas as well as exact paint colors to get the look. This look may be a blend of modern farmhouse, classic, and coastal, but I think of it as East Coast coastal chic. Make sure you also peek at this cottage’s kitchen and entryway.

Living room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Design: Lisa Furey

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Coastal Great Room + Paint Colors

Design: Lisa Furey Interiors; Photography: Lindsey Shorter

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But first! I know many of you are spending more hours gardening these days, and you may be surprised to see this very un-American one in Long Island belonging to Vogue’s Anna Wintour:

And while a few of you are studying the structure of the garden, I’m sort of crushing on the linen dress Miranda Brooks wears as she gives us the tour. Here’s a linen shift with pinstripes I have my eye on:

Blue, pinstripes, pockets, linen…simple and lovely!

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Exterior Paint Color of This Coastal Cottage

Curious about the beautiful white paint on this home exterior? It’s the same white I used throughout our cottage’s interiors:

What is the color like? Crisp and cool with blue undertones. Benjamin Moore calls it “a classic, all-purpose white that creates a clean canvas in the home.”

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Even though the white looks warm in the photos, bear in mind that the yellow sun is going to have such an effect on cool white paint colors.

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Exterior of a gorgeous board and batten coastal cottage with interiors by Lisa Furey…hello lovely indeed.

Just another reminder why it is so important to sample a few white colors before deciding on the best white for your home.

Entry + Porch

This shot shows you a close-up of the exterior on the cottage’s front porch as well as a peek of the white painted shiplap in the foyer:

Entrance from board and batten porch to a beautiful coastal cottage with white shiplap walls - Lisa Furey Interiors. #coastalcottage #boardandbatten #frontdoors
Find resources and paint colors for the entry HERE.

Board & Batten Cottage Great Room

Let’s explore the ingredients in this beautiful blue and white great room with its simply sophisticated finishes and restrained color palette.

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The shiplap paneling on the ceiling is painted white which imparts a very clean and airy mood in the lofty space.

Living room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Great room in a board and batten coastal cottage with interiors by Lisa Furey…hello lovely indeed.

Where can you find the exact indigo blue and white linen pillows on sofas? They are custom Schumacher Andromeda.

Paint color on walls? BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151. Coffee Table? Oomph Edgartown.

White living room in coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff. Design by Lisa Furey.
Indigo blue and white custom pillows in a coastal great room…in case you love this non-fussy look.

Keep reading for how to get the look of the lighting. Notice how the white painted interior unifies so many design elements which could get busy. The built-ins flanking the fireplace nearly disappear.

Great room in a board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Waterfront view in a board and batten coastal great room by Lisa Furey…hello lovely indeed.

Also notice how some windows are left undressed. Why do we think every single window must be covered when the goal is to maximize light? If the bare window doesn’t interfere with privacy, TV watching or excessive heat, why not leave it alone?

Living room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Diamond pattern on natural woven area rug in coastal great room…in case you love coastal style.

So much beautiful architecture when you look up, and notice how the range hood design was taken all the way to the peak of the vault.

Living room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
White and blue in a board and batten coastal great room by Lisa Furey…hello lovely indeed.

A large tray top style coffee table brings so much function to the center of the room and provides a surface for books and decor.

Cottage Style Great Room Decor Resources: Lighting

If you need a place to start when you’re seeking quality made, beautifully designed lighting, look to Thomas O’Brien. I bought a chandelier and lanterns designed by him for the Georgian and can’t speak highly enough of the quality and artistry.

Thomas O'Brien Harris Medium Framed Pendant, Aged Iron
Thomas O’Brien Pendant: FIND HERE…charming indeed!

Should the aged iron pendants above be discontinued, keep browsing for coastal style lights by Visual Comfort or Thomas O’Brien. Sometimes even when you want a very minimal, simple shaped, unfussy clear glass table lamp, it may be difficult to find.

Here are a few options:

Bennett Recycled Glass Table Lamp
Bennett Recycled Glass Lamp…hello lovely indeed.

Since I have seen these in person, I can attest they are lovelier than they appear in these photos!

Aria Dome Table Lamp
Aria Dome Table Lamp…in case you love simple coastal elegance.

They are so versatile and will work with just about any furniture and style!

Kemmer 28" Table Lamp
Kemmer Table Lamp…minimal and charming indeed.

Blue & White Throw Pillow Ideas

Exact pillows are custom with an indigo and white linen fabric by Schumacher called Andromeda:

Living room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Coastal Great Room + Paint Colors with interior design inspiration from a decidedly charming Southern home. Photos of a gorgeous white coastal cottage with airy and white modern farmhouse interiors as well as decorating ideas and shopping resources. Paint color on walls: BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151; coffee table above: Oomph Edgartown.

You can buy the exact pillows by tapping the image of the pillow below:

You can also find Andromeda wallpaper:

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For a similar look with indigo and white:

Bridgehampton Ikat Geometric Print Throw Pillow
Ikat Pillow: FIND HERE…hello lovely indeed.

If you need the pillows to be more kid or outdoor-proof:

Sunbrella® Shelton Jacquard Indoor/Outdoor Pillow
Sunbrella Shelton Jacquard Pillow, Pottery Barn…lovely indeed!

Here’s a playful reversible stripe with a more subdued blue chambray that feels timeless and versatile:

and how classic is this coastal Morningside Pillow Cover?

Morningside Pillow cover, Serena & Lily. #coastalblue #coastalbluepillows
Morningside Pillow Cover, Serena & Lily

This blue and white pillow features a warmer shade of white:

Serena & Lily’s Kemp pillow is so rich looking (make sure to expand the photo when you view it on their site) and bold in the navy colorway:

Kemp pillow in navy, Serena & Lily
Kemp Pillow, Serena & Lily

Schumacher’s Betwixt indigo/ivory fabric is also a classic for pillows and curtains which will not fall from favor:

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These Ikat pillows will give you a very similar feeling as Andromeda:

White Sofa Ideas

The exact sofa in the great room?

Sullivan sofa is here, and check out THIS POST with more white sofa possibilities.

White Linen Sofa
White Linen Sofas…certainly lovely.

What’s your preference as far as the seat cushions?

Barton Sofa, Serena & Lily
Barton Sofa, Serena & Lily…hello perfection indeed.

Do you like a single bench cushion?

Fairchild Sofa
Fairchild Slipcovered Sofa…certainly lovely indeed.

Here’s another image of that same sofa:

Fairchild Slipcovered Sofa
White Slipcovered Sofa: FIND HERE…in case you admire slipcovered sofas.

Or individual cushions?

In my own living room, our long sofa has a single cushion like this:

Marina Sofa, Pottery Barn
Marina Sofa, Pottery Barn
Great room in board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Dining area and great room in a board and batten coastal cottage with interiors by Lisa Furey…hello lovely indeed.

But in our family room, we have 3-seat sofas that are equally as comfortable.

York Slope Arm Deep Seat Slipcovered Sofa
York Slope Arm Sofa, Pottery Barn…certainly lovely indeed.

So you certainly don’t have to sacrifice comfort, and it is probably more of what your eye is drawn to.

Fireplace in living room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

Coffee Table Ideas

The exact coffee table: Oomph Edgartown, and for a similar look see this one:

This one’s so chic:

And here’s a casual round with island chic that feels modern rustic for a small space:

Here’s a budget conscious option that provides plenty of display/storage space:

Natural Fiber Area Rug Ideas

If you live with a jute area rug, than you already know how much ease they are.

Annalee Hand-Woven Cream/Tan Area Rug
Annalee Hand-woven Area Rug…in case you are shopping for a rug with geometric design.

The neutral color works with everything, and you can easily layer another rug over it.

Custom Kara Sisal Rug
Custom Cara Sisal Rug, Pottery Barn

So forgiving, they are one of those classic, timeless elements that won’t be out of style next season.

Jute/Sisal Handwoven Natural Area Rug
Handwoven Natural Jute/Sisal Area Rug…in case you love a jute rug.

But if you’re looking for something softer and still neutral, I love this inexpensive beauty:

Neutral enough to still pull in all of those beautiful coastal blues.

White great room in a board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Blue and white play a starring role as well as shiplap in a coastal cottage by Lisa Furey.

White Oak Flooring Resources

So many of us are sold on the beauty of white oak, and there are all sorts of ways to get the look.

Coastal Allure 7" Engineered Oak Hardwood Flooring in Beachwood White
Engineered Oak Hardwood Flooring: FIND HERE...in case you’re shopping for flooring.

You could opt for traditional hardwood or engineered wood flooring. And don’t be shy about engineered products. They bring a stability that rivals a wood floor.

Home Legend Wire Brushed White Oak 3/8 in. Thick x 7-1/2 in. Wide x Varying Length Click Lock Hardwood Flooring (30.92 sq. ft./case)
Wire Brushed White Oak…in case you love a light tone underfoot.

And certainly don’t shy away from pre-finished hardwoods. If you have lived through jobs where the wood is finished on site in a custom way (as I have multiple times), then you know it’s a messy, expensive, labor-intensive prospect!

Blue Ridge Hardwood Flooring Castlebury French Linen Eurosawn White Oak 1/2 in. T x 7 in. W x Random Length Eng Hardwood Flooring (31 sq. ft. / case)
French Linen Eurosawn White Oak Hardwood…in case you admire greyed tones for wood flooring.

Another option beyond wood flooring is LVP which so many homeowners with pets swear by. Here’s my current favorite which reminds me of white oak. I don’t see how you can beat the quality, wide plank ease for the installer, and price!

Staircase in Great Room

What I particularly admire about the staircase in this coastal home is how it is a more refined design. There are big, bulky, newel posts or anything rustic happening. What goes wrong so often in projects where “modern farmhouse” is the dominating theme is overdoing it and dating the house in the process.

Staircase with rattan globe chandelier. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Modern farmhouse and coastal cottage styles collide in this easy to love South Carolina home…certainly lovely indeed.

Staircase Light Fixture

Santa Barbara Woven Pendant Light, Serena & Lily
Santa Barbara Woven Pendant Light: HERE

Coastal Cottage Video

Coastal Cottage Paint Colors

The paint color for interiors and exterior as well as trim, ceilings, and cabinetry? BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151.

This is the very white we used throughout our former fixer upper home and why this project caught my eye in the first place.

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More Tranquil & Lovely Paint Color Ideas from This Coastal Cottage

Master Bathroom Vanity Paint Color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Tinsmith.

Grey Kitchen Island Paint Color: BENJAMIN MOORE Pashmina AF-100

Blue cabinet in entry: BENJAMIN MOORE Andes Summit.

Coastal Cottage Great Room: Dining Area

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Great Room + Paint Colors with interior design inspiration from a decidedly charming Southern home. Photos of a gorgeous white coastal cottage with airy and white modern farmhouse interiors as well as decorating ideas and shopping resources. Paint color on walls: BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151. (See more spaces with this white HERE.)
Thomas O'Brien Harris Medium Framed Pendant, Aged Iron
Thomas O’Brien Pendant: FIND HERE
60" Patricia 5-Blade Ceiling Fan with Wall Remote
60″ Ceiling Fan with 5 Blades: FIND HERE
Dining room. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

The exact ceramic vases are often hard to find and out of stock:

Quinlyn Blue and White Vase, Medium
Blue and White Vase: FIND HERE

So I suggest peeking at Pottery Barn’s Frasier collection in the slate colorway. They are crafted by hand, textured, and look so great on a mantel, console or side table.

Frasier collection ceramic vases, slate - Pottery Barn
Frasier Collection, Pottery Barn

The woven rope dining chairs are so well made and gorgeous:

Kiley Upholstered Dining Chair
Kiley Upholstered Dining Chair…in case you love these woven beauties.

You may be able to snag the look of those arm chairs HERE.

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

More Coastal Cottage Deck Decor Ideas

Here are some ideas for getting the look of this relaxing patio:

Deck off living room of coastal cottage in South Carolina. Design: Lisa Furey.
Design: Lisa Furey. Photo: Lindsey Shorter. Chairs: Kingsley Bate Sag Harborn in Oyster.

Why not bring that indigo blue from inside outside too?

Look for grey-ed wicker and wood finishes for the cushioned chairs:

You could also go for a classic metal chair design:

Provence Club Chair with Cushions
Patio Chair: FIND HERE

No need to keep it matchy-matchy with your blues. This softer blue gingham pillow feels coastal and casual if you want a relief from the indigo and cobalt blue:

Blue and white gingham pillow, Serena & Lily
Gingham Pillow, Serena & Lily

Coastal Cottage Blue Accents Throughout Home

Designer Lisa Furey used the blue paint color BENJAMIN MOORE Andes Summit as an accent on a blue cupboard in the main house entry, and it may also be the color used on the door below.

Blue stair runner and door. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Paint color on walls: BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151

Another coastal blue paint color possibility to capture the spirit is BEHR Deep Azure, similar to Andes Summit above.

Board & Batten Cottage Photos

In case you’re curious about the design element on the outside of this property:

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The designer and former owner called it a blend of coastal cottage and modern farmhouse, and I might call it modern country coastal.

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

Isn’t the metal roof charming?

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

And how amazing to have a separate guest house AND a separate studio (above the garage)?

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

Like your own private kingdom…and who isn’t dreaming of such a unique compound in light of the changing landscape of “home” and “work” in the 2020s?

Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.
Design: Lisa Furey

This Home’s Kitchen is Breathtaking!

Make sure you don’t miss the part of this house tour with the coastal cottage kitchen RIGHT HERE!

Gorgeous blue and white custom kitchen with floating shelves flanking farm sink - the handmade backsplash tile is a stunner - find the resources to get the look on Hello Lovely!

Enjoy more of this house tour with these stories:

Coastal Cottage Kitchen & Entryway

Coastal Cottage Bedrooms & Bathrooms

And for fans of COASTAL GRANDMOTHER STYLE and more coastal inspiration, take a peek at this!

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
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Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing