​All you have to know to design a beach-apartment

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Everyone fantasizes a beach apartment. It offers a spectacular view of the pristine waters along with the experience of cool and fresh breeze. You might also wish to have this place exactly adjacent to the sea or ocean to provide you with the best experience, up close and personal. A perfect beach apartment should be designed in such a way that the water remains the centre of attraction at all times. There are many ways to design and decorate a perfect beach apartment. This includes the use of light and matte colors, good ventilation and use of artificial venting devices for fighting excessive humidity. Read through the ideabook to know more about such ideas for a better beach apartment.

Fans and air conditioning

Apart from the spectacular view and scenic surroundings, ventilation is also required to enjoy and acclimatize in a beach-facing house. This is essential because the cool and light air also brings along lots of moisture and humidity. This needs to be tackled with the help of artificial venting systems. This includes fans and air conditioning units. While fans make use of inside air and make them cooler and smoother, the air conditioning units make use of external air and turn it into the cool breeze. The air conditioning unit will, however emit hot air to the outer space. This is the reason why fans have been regarded as a much economical way of ventilation. You might also go for dehumidifiers to reduce the humidity form your house. These can also be used in external spaces. A humidity sensor will also help in better gauging the humidity levels.

Light colours

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A beach apartment should always be painted in light colours. This is essential to keep the exteriors as the focal point of the whole experience. In case you have dark and swarthy colours in the interiors, the pleasure of pristine waters might fade away. Therefore, always go for white walls and ceiling to create a natural blend with white sand. You might also go with white exteriors for an enhanced harmonious effect. Use of an accent wall will anyways help to enhance the beauty of the home décor. Use of nautical themes along with nautical designs and colours will help you enjoy the beach experience in a more joyful way. Plain and dull walls can be further decorated with the use of family portraits and colourful paintings to add life to the mute areas.

Good ventilation

To make the most of the sea facing experience, you need to have good ventilation in the house. This will help you to enjoy the exteriors, even while sitting inside. You might also use huge glass windows that will help you blend the interiors with the exteriors pretty well. This will also help you to catch the beautiful scenery from your living room and dining room. Waking up to a bright and sunny morning is another breathtaking experience that you can enjoy from your bedroom each day. Try going for maximum windows that will ensure uniform ventilation in all rooms. Try placing the windows according to the direction of the wind. You might also ensure good ventilation with a spacious and long hallway. Effective ventilation should be provided in the bathroom and kitchen areas for maintaining a fresh atmosphere.

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Easy washable surfaces

A beach apartment should be provided with easy and washable surfaces. You should try to minimise the use of wooden flooring as wood might age early because of the high humidity level in the area. Try going for marble flooring or ceramic tile flooring, as they are easier to clean and also look the best in a mutely coloured house. You might also want to use marble or stone for exterior areas as well. This is because marble does not get heated up soon and also can be cooled down by water. You may also want to go for sturdy and durable acrylic paints that can withstand frequent rain and monsoons. It is advisable to go for brick walls for further reducing the impact of harsh rains and also for rendering a pure earthy look.

Be careful with the salt

When designing a beach apartment, one needs to be highly careful with the salt content. We all know that the salt content in areas adjoining the beach is relatively higher than plain lands. It is because the water gets evaporated because of heat but the salt gets deposited on the walls of the house. The salt also gets carried away with the wind and the breeze. To make your house acceptable to these high levels of salt contents, make sure you have strong and durable exteriors that can withstand such levels. Make use of plastic paints and strong acrylic paints for prolonged usage and coverage. You may also try and use a shed to protect your exterior seating areas like patio and porch. Try and clean the dust on a regular basis to maintain the furniture and furnishings as good as new.

Just a few textiles

Try and use minimum textiles to get the most of the cool water and the lovely location. You can even use no textiles at all for a clear and uninterrupted view. For a beach apartment, it is highly advisable to use transparent curtains, as they will easily blend with the interiors and the exteriors. You might also neglect the use of thick curtains for contrast or brightness. Just the use of sheer curtains or transparent cotton fabric will help you enjoy the cool breeze at night and bright sunny mornings. You might also want to use minimum textiles in the interior décor as it might decay or loose its charm because of the salt depositions. Try using cotton fabric that is easy to maintain and can even be washed properly. For the couch or sofa set, go for slipcovers to save your sofa from salt depositions. For rugs and carpets, you should opt for machine washed fabrics, as they might need a frequent wash time to time. The living room design shown above is a masterpiece by Italian architects, Stefano Dorata

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