Hello, my wonderful friends! It’s really great to start this week with a new Beautiful Homes of Instagram and I know this one will inspire many readers.
Dani Ferretti of @GoldCoastCanvas is talented, brave and she is here to show us that we can make our home a “home-sweet-home” wherever we are, regardless if it’s your forever home or a rental. Please, make sure to follow her on Instagram (it will make her day!) and take notes on how she decorated her beautiful rental home!
Hey friends, Dani of @goldcoastcanvas here! I’m so humbled that Luciane reached out to me and it is truly an honor to be featured among such incredibly talented designers here on HomeBunch. I never would have imagined that our once plain-jane rental home would someday be worthy of this. I am feeling excited and grateful (and maybe a little bit like the new girl at the lunch table!).
My boyfriend Brad and I both grew up in South Florida and we are true barefoot, ocean-loving Florida kids at heart. We’ve both bounced around the country (and the globe) quite a bit since leaving home. We most recently moved to Austin, Texas where we’ll stay until it’s time to make the permanent move back home to Florida.
As you can imagine, being away from family and the ocean takes some adjusting to. This is why it was so important that our home in Austin, no matter how temporary, still have space for guests and still reflect that breezy lifestyle we love most. We chose a modern, new-construction home in South Austin not far from downtown. It was the perfect jumping off point for the activities we love most: hiking the greenbelt with our chocolate lab Soko, hitting up our favorite taco truck, or catching some waves at the surf park (yes, you can surf in the middle of Texas!)
I have always loved coastal decor, but it took me years to hone in on my true design aesthetic. Once I started focusing on how I wanted our home to feel rather than how I wanted it to look, everything clicked into place. For this house, I really wanted to create a home that felt like a sanctuary and that was easy to live in – where spaces felt organic and nothing was too precious. I think that is what makes coastal homes so appealing to me. They are meant for the happy messes of sandy feet and salty hair.
This is the talented homeowner, Dani, with her adorable dog. I am so proud of how she made of this rental a real home.
Home Location: Austin, Texas
Home Specs: Modern, 3 bed / 2.5 bath, 2000sqft
I have always loved coastal decor, but it took me years to hone in on my true design aesthetic. Once I started focusing on how I wanted our home to feel rather than how I wanted it to look, everything clicked into place.
Front Door: Custom ETO Doors 5-Lite Quinque door – similar here & here.
Chandelier: Existent – similar here, here, here & here.
Rug: World Market – similar here.
Flooring: 5” Hickory Celebration in Honey Spice by Shaw Flooring.
Wall & Trim Color: Custom formula by Sherwin Williams.
For this house, I really wanted to create a home that felt like a sanctuary and that was easy to live in – where spaces felt organic and nothing was too precious. I think that is what makes coastal homes so appealing to me. They are meant for the happy messes of sandy feet and salty hair.
Console Table: Here in Distressed Grey – similar here & here.
Faux Stems: Pottery Barn.
Vase: Target (no longer available) – Others: here & here.
Similar Baskets: here, here & here.
I continued the neutral palette into the living room so as not to overwhelm the open space. I grounded it with an amazing collection of pillows from my favorite shops and an earthy, warm coffee table that everyone can gather around. We are just weeks away from getting a brand new custom sofa. I wish it had come in time for pictures but I’ll definitely be sharing it on my feed when it does arrive – so stay tuned!
Beautiful Sectionals: here, here (on sale), here & here.
Tree: Arbequina Olive Tree – similar here (faux).
Tree Basket: World Market.
Large Basket: here – similar.
Art Print: Deb Presutto.
Block Print Pillow: McGee & Co.
Denim Stripe Pillow: one-of-a-kind – Others: here, here & here – similar.
White Pillow: here – similar.
Marble Tray: Terrain.
Coffee Table: Eclectic Goods – similar here, here & here.
The thing that sold me most on this house was the kitchen. As serial renters, we were used to dealing with suboptimal cooking spaces (our kitchen in our San Francisco apartment had about two feet of counter space!) This one felt like a long-awaited luxury to us. I softened the modern finishes with more organic selections like the vintage-inspired rug, aged cutting boards and handmade ceramic dishware.
Wall Color: Dolphin Fin by Behr.
Island Dimensions: 42” x 94”.
Faucet: Moen.
Kitchen Rug: McGee & Co – Other Beautiful Runners: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Wall paint color is Dolphin Fin by Behr.
Cabinets are 42” Armstrong Sienna Cabinets in Alpine White.
Hardware: Amerock Bar Pulls in Sterling Nickel.
Vintage Painting: McGee & Co.
Fruit Basket: Shoppe Amber Interiors – similar here.
Counters are Black Pearl granite.
Similar Cutting Boards: here.
Crock: West Elm.
Bud Vase: McGee & Co.
Backsplash: 8.5” x 2” subway tile – similar here – Other Beautiful Tiles: here, here, here & here.
Light pendants are the 16” Waikiki from MyBaliLiving – similar here & here.
Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here & here.
Our dining room is small but I knew we needed a sizable table for big dinner gatherings. To make it work, I opted for benches that could be pushed under the table when not in use. I love how it created a cozy little nook on the wall side. The photos above the table are actually sketches of the different homes we’ve made memories in: Brad’s apartment in Sydney, the St. Louis bungalow my father grew up in and the 120 year old Victorian we lived in in San Francisco.
Wall Color: Dolphin Fin by Behr.
Table: Pier 1.
Chairs (beige): Overstock.
Wide Mat Frames (gray): Pottery Barn.
Vase: Areo Home Clay Water Pots – also available here.
A small hallway leads to a laundry room and powder room.
Laundry Basket: No longer available – Other Options: here, here, here, here & here.
Brass Frame: World Market.
Basket Tray: Kouboo.
Rug: Loloi.
Dani did such a great job with the decor!
Gallery Frame: West Elm.
Pedestal Sink: here – similar.
Bud Vase: McGee & Co.
Faucet: Moen.
Upstairs, we have an open loft area that looks out over our living room. I work from home full-time and knew immediately that this would make a great office because it’s a defined space that still feels open to the rest of the house.
I wanted to do something unique with the alcove so we opted for some large, diy floating shelves and a gallery wall featuring some of our favorite pieces.
Desk: World Market – Also seen on these “Beautiful Homes of Instagram”: here & here.
While I stuck with earthy neutrals, I used this space as an opportunity to be a little more playful with color and pattern.
Desk Chair: Joss & Main.
Pillow: McGee & Co.
Brass Planter: World Market.
Kumquat Print: Nancy Noreth.
The oversize armchair on the opposite side of the room is a great place for reading (or napping!)
Chair is from Ashley Furniture – similar chair with ottoman.
Side Table: West Elm.
Lamp: World Market.
Button Pillow: West Elm – similar here.
Wide Mat Gallery Frame over armchair: Pottery Barn.
Down the hall is our guest bedroom. I reupholstered an existing bed to give it a clean linen look like the one in our own room. This room really challenged me to flex my creative muscles and I love the unexpected combination of old and new. The aged metals, rugged handmade nightstands and modern decor accents all come together to create a space that I hope any guest can appreciate.
Sconces: Visual Comfort – Others: here, here, here & here.
Bed Blanket in Cool: Coyuchi.
Blue Throw Pillows: McGee & Co.
White Pillow: here & here – similar.
Rug is from McGee & Co.
Walls: Dolphin Fin by Behr.
Curtains: Pottery Barn.
Desk is from Joss & Main.
Mirror: here – similar.
Chair: McGee & Co.
Desk Lamp: Wayfair.
Vase: Areo Home Clay Water Pots – also available here.
Clock: McGee & Co.
Panoramic Painting (in closet): McGee & Co.
I extended this same theme of old and new into the guest bathroom.
Rug: Loloi.
Hardware: Amerock Bar Pulls in Sterling Nickel.
Prints by Marcelle Calder.
Counters: Cultured marble.
Faucets: Moen.
I took my time designing our master bedroom and it is my absolute favorite room in the house. I wanted to keep this room clean and simple, while still giving it enough layers to feel cozy. I stuck with two main colors – a blue/grey and cream – and brought things to life with lots of different textures. From the driftwood nightstands to the chunky cotton quilt to the faded rug, everything in this room is meant to feel a bit organic and weathered, yet still refined.
Wall Color: Silver Drop by Behr.
Sunset Painting: McGee & Co.
Quilt: West Elm (I highly recommend bedding by West Elm).
Striped Bed Blanket in Gray: Evangeline Linens Pinstripe Blanket 100% Cotton – similar here & here.
Blue Throw Pillows: McGee & Co.
Bed: Skyline Furniture – also here (without nailhead).
Beautiful Throws: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Rug: Surya.
Nightstands are from Pottery Barn.
Basket Tray (with books): here.
Vase: West Elm.
Table Lamps: Pottery Barn.
In our master bathroom, the contrast of the dark tiling and the white finishes adds a touch of drama. I kept decor simple with some minimalist palm prints and a faded vintage-inspired runner.
Rug: No longer available – similar here.
Cabinets: Armstrong Sienna Cabinets in Alpine White.
Tile: 16 x 24 – existing – similar here, here & here.
Towels: Parachute Home.
Beautiful Hampers: here, here, here & here.
Counters: Cultured Marble.
Vase: McGee & Co.
Hand towels: McGee & Co – similar here.
Hardware: Amerock Bar Pulls in Sterling Nickel.
Faucets: Moen.
Having usable outdoor space was really important to us. However, when we moved in, our backyard was just a plain patch of grass. Since we’re renting, we worked with our landlord to come up with an affordable solution. With my dad’s help, we built this raised gravel patio ourselves!
Bistro Set: Ikea.
Outdoor Sectional: No longer available – Others: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Umbrella: here – similar.
Stool / Side Table: Safavieh.
The new raised gravel patio ended up being a hit in the neighborhood and inevitably, all of our gatherings end up out here. I’m so glad we went for it! It serves as a reminder that no matter where you’re living at the moment, it’s always worth a little investment to make it feel like home. You don’t have to wait for your dream house!
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I just love the style and color choices. SO relaxing and inviting. I am pining that raised gravel patio to see if my husband is down with the idea for our own home!
How do you get a rug to lay that flat over carpeting? I even have a special pad and it buckles like crazy.