Beach bedding, beach linens, island bedding: the words alone evoke images of the pleasures of living by the sea. Ocean breezes and strolls at the water’s edge come to mind, and you can conjure such moments through your own style of beach décor, whether you live at the beach or not.

First and foremost, take your color cues from the sand, sea, and sky. Your beach furnishings, walls, and floor coverings will get a welcome lift from such a lighthearted palette. Second, complement your beach furnishings with natural elements from the shore such as seashells, driftwood, and sea glass. Adding exotic or tropical touches to the mix is a fresh and exciting way to enhance the allure of beach décor.

The rainbow hued fabrics typical of India are a great way to do this, and they’ll fit perfectly with neutrals such as sea grass or sisal rugs. Exquisitely hand crafted as well as rich in color, Indian inspired textiles are the most versatile furnishings for your seashore décor on the market. They are both elegant and charmingly homespun.

Bedrooms are a great place to set a magical shoreline mood. If you do it right, your seaside bedding should make you feel like you’re drifting off to lulling island waves. A well chosen cotton beach duvet cover in an exotic turquoise India floral will go a long way in capturing the essence of your ocean theme.

Distinctive beach house bedding and beach cottage linens from India can also help you beautifully define a space. Pillows always create a warm ambiance, and now’s the time to pile them high. Don’t be shy: mix a variety of different textile prints and textures for your pillow coverings. Try a midnight blue batik, for example, with pillow shams in a multi-colored tropical floral motif.

Remember that lighting can contribute to the carefree, barefoot ambiance of beach décor. Choose clear glass hurricane lamps and simple lampshades that diffuse the light into a warm sunset glow.

You’ll find plenty of exotic, tropical hand printed bedding and linens at our website. These handcrafted India inspired textiles are top of the line, yet affordable.