If you are lucky enough to live in the beautiful region of the of the Sunshine Coast, then you’ll be surrounded by a diverse mix of heritage and modern buildings, all nestled amongst some most beautiful beaches and forests in Australia. When choosing how to style your own home, you have the luxury of pulling from any of these sources for inspiration on how to choose furniture, wall colours and other decors.
At Empire Steel, we know a thing or two about interior design, and our bespoke steel windows, doors and furniture can be custom designed to suit almost any living space. If you want your home interior to reflect some of the most famous Sunshine Coast architecture and attractions, here are some ideas we think would look amazing in any Sunshine Coast home!
1. Choose eclectic decor inspired by the Big Pineapple.
Queensland is known for its ‘Big Things’, and the most famous is the Sunshine Coast’s very own Big Pineapple! Its bright yellow and green colouring, along with its impressive spiked top and textured body, all lean towards a more eclectic decorating style that you can easily incorporate into your own home. The eclectic decorating style is all about bringing together a collection of different patterns and textures into one harmonious look. You’ll create cohesive layers with a sense of play and exploration, culminating in an amazing realised room that will impress every time you enter it.
Choose a simple colour palette for your walls and ceiling, then accentuate the room with different patterns (use throws and blankets to add patterns you can easily swap out), interesting textures (combine natural textures like woven baskets and rugs with smooth, modern surfaces) and impressive decorations (such as a gallery wall of art or some colourful statement objects).
There are no solid rules for the eclectic interior style, so go with your gut and have fun creating this joyful trend!
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Source: 15 Eclectic Design and Home Decor Ideas (mydomaine.com)
2. Style your home with the nautical trend.
Inspired by the SS Dicky wreck – located on the shore of Dicky Beach in Caloundra, the wreck of the SS Dicky surfaces every now and then at low tide and is a popular tourist attraction. You can celebrate the memory of the SS Dicky by styling your home in the nautical trend, a beachy, trendy style that brings the magic of ships and the sea into your home.
The nautical style has white as its main base colour, with blue as a strong secondary colour to bring the skies and seas of Dicky Beach to mind. Small pops of red, green and brown complete the palette, while modern textures like metal help bring the ‘ship’ part of the nautical theme to life. Steel window frames will give the space a clean, modern visage, while a propeller or anchor on the wall will complete your nautical theme with style!
Source: nautical-theme-room | Interior Design Ideas (home-designing.com)
3. Create a romantic home inspired by the Sunshine Castle.
The biggest castle in Australia, the Sunshine Castle is famous for its tours, displays and educational offerings. It also offers a uniquely old English style of architecture that you can honour in your own home! The romantic style features a soft elegance that oozes comfort and a little whimsy, and dates all the way back to the end of the 18th century in Europe, with its detailed floral wallpaper and tall canopied beds. While you don’t need to go to these extremes, the themes of florals, soft fabrics and curved surfaces all are hallmarks of this style.
Use warm colours to keep the room cosy, and add a few metallics to simulate the precious jewellery and shining suits of armour you’ll see represented at the Sunshine Castle – a golden mirror frame or a silver steel balcony will all add to this beautiful interior trend.
Source: Classic Romance | Interior design, Home, Interior design studio (pinterest.com.au)
Style The Sunshine Coast Indoors With Empire Steel
For more interior design trends, explore the stunning beaches, quaint towns and bustling shops of the Sunshine Coast and see what you can find. Alternatively, check out our ‘what’s trending’ blogs for great ideas and trends you can implement at home.
Stylish steel furniture, windows and doors can all play an important part in your interior design journey – contact us for a quote and to discuss your custom steel project today!
