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Coastal Bedroom Design: Creating Your South Florida Sleep Sanctuary
This inviting coastal bedroom features a light blue color palette, natural wood furniture, and soft textiles to create a serene and relaxing atmosphere. A wooden bed with a slatted headboard is adorned with white bedding, layered with blue and neutral throw pillows, and a light blue quilted coverlet. On the walls, a large round mirror with a distressed wood frame hangs above the bed, complementing the light blue walls. Large windows offer a stunning view of palm trees and the ocean, with sheer white curtains adding a touch of elegance. A light blue armchair and a white dresser with coastal decor complete the tranquil scene.
Why Moving an Accent Chair (or Anything, Really) Can Change Everything in Your Home
Discover how small changes like moving an accent chair or rotating décor can refresh the energy in your South Florida home. Our modern organic interior design approach blends feng shui principles with coastal living to create spaces in Fort Lauderdale that feel fresh, balanced, and uniquely yours.
How to Design a Coastal Bathroom That Feels Relaxing, Functional, and Unexpectedly Thoughtful
Explore coastal bathroom design ideas that blend beauty with real-life function. From spa-inspired materials to clever storage and styling tips, this guide helps you design bathrooms that feel thoughtful, layered, and vacation-ready—no matter who’s using them.
Designing a Coastal Kitchen That Works (and Feels Like Vacation)
Discover how to design a coastal kitchen that balances style and function. Learn about the best materials, layout tips, natural finishes, and design details that bring that breezy, collected coastal feel into your home—plus a curated shopping list to complete the look.
Serene & Spa-Like, Coastal & Breezy: My Take on Paint Colors (As Featured in Apartment Therapy!)
Looking for the perfect coastal or spa-like paint color? I shared my favorites with Apartment Therapy—from soft sage and misty blues to warm beiges and crisp whites.
What Is Coastal Interior Design? (And How to Bring That Breezy, Relaxed Feeling Into Your Home)
Discover how to bring the calm, layered beauty of coastal interior design into your home—whether you're by the beach or miles from the coast. This room-by-room blog series from Merritt Design Co. helps you create a personalized, peaceful retreat that works for your lifestyle.
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meet rebecca merritt
A principal designer in South Florida, with a client-centered approach, a lot of books, and a love for the outdoors.
You want a design process that feels effortless and tailored to your vision and lifestyle — Better yet, you value thoughtful design but lack the time, expertise, and energy to bring it to life — and that’s where I step in.
From a blank canvas & full custom builds to final installation & furniture placement — we take the design stress off your plate…elevating your daily living experience.
