Summer’s moving in, and many of us are spending more time at the beach (or wishing we were there). If you’d love to incorporate some beachiness into your home decor but don’t want it to look like this:

or overloaded with seashells, anchors, or sand-and-blue motifs, then consider driftwood accents.

Driftwood is an increasingly popular decorating tool thanks to its versatility. It works in small and large pieces and in every room. Check out these rooms and products to see how you can add some non-kitschy beach style to your home!

Let’s start with the kitchen. You can go bold with live-edge wood counters:

Moving into the living room, it’s easier to add large pieces without fear of commitment. Most driftwood accents for living rooms, regardless of size, are removable should you tire of them.

 

Many homeowners go overboard when decorating a bathroom in a beach style and wind up with a tacky-looking room overloaded with shells and similar knickknacks. Driftwood is subtle enough to look beachy and beautiful without the tackiness.

Give your bedroom some beach Zen with a strategically placed pile of driftwood, or a bold driftwood headboard that will project your love of beaches to all who enter (even in a primarily lodge-style rustic bedroom).

Do you plan on spending time at the beach this summer? What’s your favorite part of being on the shoreline?