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David Bromstad's Beach House Design Dos and Don'ts

By: Liz Gray

August 25, 2015

We asked Beach Flip's David Bromstad his top beach house design musts and pet peeves. Follow his tips to create a chic and functional coastal space.

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Photo: Alexandra Rowley. From: HGTV Magazine.

David's Beach House Dos and Don'ts

Looking for chic, timeless style in your beach house (or beach-inspired home)? Look no further than David Bromstad's dos and don'ts.

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Photo: Todd Douglas / Getty Images. From: Beach Flip.

Don't Decorate Around a Theme

"Having seashells everywhere, fish netting and every sheet and blanket covered in shells or some type of sea life is old news," David says.

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Photo: Todd Douglas / Getty Images. From: Beach Flip.

Do Give Your Beach House an Overarching Style

"There are many different styles, from nautical to more contemporary, for a beach home. It all works when done tastefully and doesn't go crazy on the 'themed' look," David says. Consider your personal style, and use that as your base with a few nautical accents.

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Don't Buy Every Nautical Accessory

Lighthouses, fishing nets, starfish and a life preserver all in one display? It's too much.