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5 New Coastal-Style Palettes With Contemporary Concrete Masonry
Keen to channel coastal style at home? Take inspiration from five fresh palettes that use new-look concrete blocks
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Coastal style is a classic aesthetic around the world, and with the elegant and relaxed lifestyle that it inspires, it’s no surprise. Today, coastal style is being reinterpreted with brave new materials in five fresh ways, from revitalised Palm Springs style and a new take on the timeless Hamptons look, to a modern Mediterranean aesthetic, contemporary coastal style and a boho beach scheme.
Brickworks’ GB Masonry Honed in Porcelain
Each of these five new expressions has its own colour, texture and materials palette, which are must-haves if you want to nail one of these coastal schemes at home. Regardless of whether you live near the sea or further afield, breeze blocks and concrete masonry blocks, such as Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s premium collection, now add a refreshing twist to coastal style, where driftwood and timber once reigned supreme.
These five palettes can be used as a guide for small decorative projects or large renovations alike. And with the Government’s HomeBuilder Grant, which currently offers eligible homeowners $25,000 for new builds or home renovations, there’s no time like the present.
Each of these five new expressions has its own colour, texture and materials palette, which are must-haves if you want to nail one of these coastal schemes at home. Regardless of whether you live near the sea or further afield, breeze blocks and concrete masonry blocks, such as Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s premium collection, now add a refreshing twist to coastal style, where driftwood and timber once reigned supreme.
These five palettes can be used as a guide for small decorative projects or large renovations alike. And with the Government’s HomeBuilder Grant, which currently offers eligible homeowners $25,000 for new builds or home renovations, there’s no time like the present.
Brickworks’ GB Masonry Wedge Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
1. Palm Springs Style
Emerging alongside mid-century modernism, Palm Springs style conjures up coastal-resort vibes with its mix of high-end glamour and relaxed beauty. Punchy patterns and bold brights are the backbone of this look. Because of this, choosing graphic pairings and dynamic materials, such as Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s collection of Breeze Blocks, is an effective way to achieve this style in both interiors and exteriors.
Colour palette: Select primary and secondary colours that pop against a neutral background of cream or crisp white, though steer clear of tertiary hues. If you’re using Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s collection of Honed or Breeze Blocks, aim for brights or whites such as Porcelain.
Texture profile: To let pattern and colour take centre stage, seek out smoother materials with a lower texture profile that play a supporting role. The Smooth, Honed and Polished finishes found in Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s concrete blocks are ideal for this look.
Materials to choose: Not only loved for their ability to increase airflow, breeze blocks have experienced a revival of late – both in interiors and exteriors. Their graphic form alone can create Palm Springs style almost single-handedly. For this new look, however, aim to pair them with wire-frame furniture, potted plants and framed photographic prints to evoke a resort-like ambience and enhanced indoor-outdoor connection. Breeze Blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry are available in dynamic mid-century shapes, such as Circle Breeze, Arc Breeze and Cloud Breeze. These fluid shapes can instantly add a Palm Springs-inspired pattern punch both indoors and out.
1. Palm Springs Style
Emerging alongside mid-century modernism, Palm Springs style conjures up coastal-resort vibes with its mix of high-end glamour and relaxed beauty. Punchy patterns and bold brights are the backbone of this look. Because of this, choosing graphic pairings and dynamic materials, such as Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s collection of Breeze Blocks, is an effective way to achieve this style in both interiors and exteriors.
Colour palette: Select primary and secondary colours that pop against a neutral background of cream or crisp white, though steer clear of tertiary hues. If you’re using Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s collection of Honed or Breeze Blocks, aim for brights or whites such as Porcelain.
Texture profile: To let pattern and colour take centre stage, seek out smoother materials with a lower texture profile that play a supporting role. The Smooth, Honed and Polished finishes found in Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s concrete blocks are ideal for this look.
Materials to choose: Not only loved for their ability to increase airflow, breeze blocks have experienced a revival of late – both in interiors and exteriors. Their graphic form alone can create Palm Springs style almost single-handedly. For this new look, however, aim to pair them with wire-frame furniture, potted plants and framed photographic prints to evoke a resort-like ambience and enhanced indoor-outdoor connection. Breeze Blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry are available in dynamic mid-century shapes, such as Circle Breeze, Arc Breeze and Cloud Breeze. These fluid shapes can instantly add a Palm Springs-inspired pattern punch both indoors and out.
Brickworks’ GB Masonry Circle Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
2. Hamptons Style
Traditional Hamptons style interprets the classic coastal aesthetic with a more timeless and comfortable flair. Expect to see classic nautical touches alongside newer materials for a revitalised take on this look.
Colour palette: White, cream, beige, neutrals and blues are still hallmark hues for a Hamptons aesthetic. Breeze Blocks and Honed Blocks in Porcelain by Brickworks’ GB Masonry create a white-toned architectural backdrop that you can inject colour into with joinery, furnishings and art.
Texture profile: Tactile touches are important to achieve this comfort-oriented style in your interiors. This is the ideal opportunity to select slightly rugged finishes such as Split Face when choosing blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry, or to opt for a Shot Blast finish to achieve a weathered, stone-like visual.
Materials to choose: Look to linen for soft furnishings, cladding for exteriors, timber for joinery, whitewashed or driftwood-style finishes for flooring, and nautical-themed pieces for artwork. Honed Blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry come to the fore with this revitalised Hamptons style by virtue of their stone-like appearance, which suits both interiors and exteriors alike. Breeze Blocks in timeless designs including Circle Breeze can also infuse this classic look with contemporary appeal.
2. Hamptons Style
Traditional Hamptons style interprets the classic coastal aesthetic with a more timeless and comfortable flair. Expect to see classic nautical touches alongside newer materials for a revitalised take on this look.
Colour palette: White, cream, beige, neutrals and blues are still hallmark hues for a Hamptons aesthetic. Breeze Blocks and Honed Blocks in Porcelain by Brickworks’ GB Masonry create a white-toned architectural backdrop that you can inject colour into with joinery, furnishings and art.
Texture profile: Tactile touches are important to achieve this comfort-oriented style in your interiors. This is the ideal opportunity to select slightly rugged finishes such as Split Face when choosing blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry, or to opt for a Shot Blast finish to achieve a weathered, stone-like visual.
Materials to choose: Look to linen for soft furnishings, cladding for exteriors, timber for joinery, whitewashed or driftwood-style finishes for flooring, and nautical-themed pieces for artwork. Honed Blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry come to the fore with this revitalised Hamptons style by virtue of their stone-like appearance, which suits both interiors and exteriors alike. Breeze Blocks in timeless designs including Circle Breeze can also infuse this classic look with contemporary appeal.
Brickworks’ GB Masonry Wedge and Diamond Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
3. Mediterranean Style
Mediterranean style encompasses a wide range of countries and cultures, from the colourful coastlines of Italy to the intricate geometric designs of Moroccan architecture. To channel a Mediterranean aesthetic with a fresh face, take inspiration from France’s Côte d’Azur and the Greek Islands’ iconic blue-and-white hillsides.
Colour palette: Seek out rich blues with ocean-like depth, such as Pantone’s 2020 Colour of the Year, Classic Blue. Next, offset them with bright whites including Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s blocks in Porcelain, or to add another layer to your colour palette, include a splash of grey in the form of Nickel blocks. Try adopting a colour-blocking approach, and if you’re using Brickworks’ GB Masonry products in your home, take advantage of the company’s customised complimentary one-hour colour consultation.
Texture profile: This bold look should not have to compete with tactile surfaces, so opt for softer texture profiles to let your bright colour and material palettes shine. The Polished, Smooth and Honed finishes in Brickworks’ GB Masonry products will speak to this modern Mediterranean look, without detracting from your home’s colour scheme.
Materials to choose: Both Breeze Blocks and Honed Blocks add appeal in this setting, providing the finish is right and the hue is neutral. For furniture, flooring and fixtures, focus your choices on fine-grained timber, marble, terrazzo, leather and pieces upholstered in block colours.
3. Mediterranean Style
Mediterranean style encompasses a wide range of countries and cultures, from the colourful coastlines of Italy to the intricate geometric designs of Moroccan architecture. To channel a Mediterranean aesthetic with a fresh face, take inspiration from France’s Côte d’Azur and the Greek Islands’ iconic blue-and-white hillsides.
Colour palette: Seek out rich blues with ocean-like depth, such as Pantone’s 2020 Colour of the Year, Classic Blue. Next, offset them with bright whites including Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s blocks in Porcelain, or to add another layer to your colour palette, include a splash of grey in the form of Nickel blocks. Try adopting a colour-blocking approach, and if you’re using Brickworks’ GB Masonry products in your home, take advantage of the company’s customised complimentary one-hour colour consultation.
Texture profile: This bold look should not have to compete with tactile surfaces, so opt for softer texture profiles to let your bright colour and material palettes shine. The Polished, Smooth and Honed finishes in Brickworks’ GB Masonry products will speak to this modern Mediterranean look, without detracting from your home’s colour scheme.
Materials to choose: Both Breeze Blocks and Honed Blocks add appeal in this setting, providing the finish is right and the hue is neutral. For furniture, flooring and fixtures, focus your choices on fine-grained timber, marble, terrazzo, leather and pieces upholstered in block colours.
Brickworks’ GB Masonry Honed in Porcelain
4. Contemporary Coastal Style
Modernists often gravitate to contemporary coastal style, which has a clean, pared-back aesthetic. Channel crisp lines in your interior and exterior and add a good dose of minimalism from the outset. To avoid over-complicating this look, it’s important to decide on colours, textures and materials early in your redesign or renovation – this is a style where less is more.
Colour palette: Almost any colour scheme goes with contemporary coastal style. However, choose a maximum of three base tones and stick to them throughout your interior or exterior for maximum impact. Neutral backgrounds, such as white, grey, beige and black, are effective in creating a clean aesthetic. When using Honed Blocks to achieve this look, don’t shy away from darker hues – Nickel and Pewter, found in Brickworks’ GB Masonry products, are ideal for adding depth and drama.
Texture profile: For this modern-inspired aesthetic, texture can be used to introduce linear patterns and graphic lines rather than in the traditional tactile sense. Smooth, Honed and Polished finishes for masonry blocks are common, though the forgiving nature of this style means any finish will feel at home.
Materials to choose: Contemporary interior design and architecture is all about materiality, so highlighting it is vital to pulling off this scheme. Breeze Blocks, in designs such as Linear Breeze by Brickworks’ GB Masonry, drive home the directional aesthetic that is so popular with contemporary coastal style. Long valued for their thermal-mass properties, Honed Blocks also emphasise a modern linearity to great effect. Try alternating between using half- and full-height blocks to draw attention to their materiality with a contemporary twist.
4. Contemporary Coastal Style
Modernists often gravitate to contemporary coastal style, which has a clean, pared-back aesthetic. Channel crisp lines in your interior and exterior and add a good dose of minimalism from the outset. To avoid over-complicating this look, it’s important to decide on colours, textures and materials early in your redesign or renovation – this is a style where less is more.
Colour palette: Almost any colour scheme goes with contemporary coastal style. However, choose a maximum of three base tones and stick to them throughout your interior or exterior for maximum impact. Neutral backgrounds, such as white, grey, beige and black, are effective in creating a clean aesthetic. When using Honed Blocks to achieve this look, don’t shy away from darker hues – Nickel and Pewter, found in Brickworks’ GB Masonry products, are ideal for adding depth and drama.
Texture profile: For this modern-inspired aesthetic, texture can be used to introduce linear patterns and graphic lines rather than in the traditional tactile sense. Smooth, Honed and Polished finishes for masonry blocks are common, though the forgiving nature of this style means any finish will feel at home.
Materials to choose: Contemporary interior design and architecture is all about materiality, so highlighting it is vital to pulling off this scheme. Breeze Blocks, in designs such as Linear Breeze by Brickworks’ GB Masonry, drive home the directional aesthetic that is so popular with contemporary coastal style. Long valued for their thermal-mass properties, Honed Blocks also emphasise a modern linearity to great effect. Try alternating between using half- and full-height blocks to draw attention to their materiality with a contemporary twist.
Brickworks’ GB Masonry Honed Blocks and Diamond Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
5. Boho Beach Style
This style hails from the archetypal bohemian aesthetic and is mingled with coastal vibes. If it channels a barefoot lifestyle, chances are it will go beautifully with boho beach style. However, this look is not only about appearance. Lifestyle factors play an important part in this aesthetic, which centres around relaxed gatherings with friends and family, so choosing designs that encourage this is key.
Colour palette: To bring depth and an organic, earthy feel to your home, favour secondary and tertiary colours over primary hues when creating this look. If you’re using Honed Blocks in your home, Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s light-toned Porcelain will brighten your space, while Pebble and Limestone can bring out more natural, grounded tones.
Texture profile: Amp up the texture to achieve boho beach style indoors and out. Now is the time for Rock Face or Split Face finishes such as those in Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s collection. Tactile touches are important to evoke this comfort-oriented style at home, from your choices of soft furnishings to hard surface materials.
Materials to choose: For boho beach style, natural and aged materials are a must. Think recycled timber and driftwood, slubby linen fibres and tactile stone finishes such as Honed Blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry, which are particularly effective in adding a rustic touch to interiors. If using Breeze Blocks to introduce a splash of boho-style pattern to your home, select softer shapes such as Diamond Breeze or Flower Breeze and use them throughout your home or as an accent wall.
More: To explore more of Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s products, collections, styles and colours, visit GB Masonry’s website.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
5. Boho Beach Style
This style hails from the archetypal bohemian aesthetic and is mingled with coastal vibes. If it channels a barefoot lifestyle, chances are it will go beautifully with boho beach style. However, this look is not only about appearance. Lifestyle factors play an important part in this aesthetic, which centres around relaxed gatherings with friends and family, so choosing designs that encourage this is key.
Colour palette: To bring depth and an organic, earthy feel to your home, favour secondary and tertiary colours over primary hues when creating this look. If you’re using Honed Blocks in your home, Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s light-toned Porcelain will brighten your space, while Pebble and Limestone can bring out more natural, grounded tones.
Texture profile: Amp up the texture to achieve boho beach style indoors and out. Now is the time for Rock Face or Split Face finishes such as those in Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s collection. Tactile touches are important to evoke this comfort-oriented style at home, from your choices of soft furnishings to hard surface materials.
Materials to choose: For boho beach style, natural and aged materials are a must. Think recycled timber and driftwood, slubby linen fibres and tactile stone finishes such as Honed Blocks by Brickworks’ GB Masonry, which are particularly effective in adding a rustic touch to interiors. If using Breeze Blocks to introduce a splash of boho-style pattern to your home, select softer shapes such as Diamond Breeze or Flower Breeze and use them throughout your home or as an accent wall.
More: To explore more of Brickworks’ GB Masonry’s products, collections, styles and colours, visit GB Masonry’s website.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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