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The Summer Refresh
Five Ways to Feel the Coast

Escape to the coast without leaving home. This summer, transform your space into a light, airy sanctuary — with these five considered changes.

Design Journal  ·  Jacó, Costa Rica  ·  Updated April 2026

Coastal interior living space — light airy sanctuary Riviera Home Furniture Jacó

Coastal home refresh Costa Rica. Transform your space into a light, airy coastal sanctuary with five simple tips from the Riviera Home Furniture team in Jaco. There is a particular quality to the way a coastal home feels — light without being cold, open without being empty, natural without being rustic. It is a feeling that does not require an ocean view or a complete renovation. It requires a few deliberate decisions — about fabric, material, light, and the quiet confidence of leaving some things out. Here are five places to start.

The Guide

Five Ways to Feel the Coast at Home

1

Go Light & Airy with Fabric

Swap heavy curtains and dark upholstery for breezy linens and light-coloured cottons. A neutral sofa in natural linen is your best foundation — it reads differently in every light, from the bright midday Pacific sun to the amber of a Jacó evening. The goal is fabric that breathes, both literally and visually.

2

Choose Natural Woods — Worn by Time

Furniture in light oak, washed teak, or natural driftwood tones brings in that sun-bleached coastal feel — the sense that the pieces have been somewhere, seen something. This is not about buying new for the sake of it. It is about choosing wood that carries the memory of the landscape it came from. Our collections include pieces that achieve exactly this — naturally, without artifice.

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Natural wood tones — coastal interior, Riviera Home Furniture

3

Add Nautical Touches — Subtly

Be subtle. A driftwood sculpture on a console. A glass vase with river stones. A woven rattan tray. These hints at the sea are infinitely more sophisticated than anything literal — no anchor prints, no rope details, no lighthouse art. The coast is a feeling, not a theme. The best coastal interiors never announce themselves.

4

Create a Cozy Nook — One Corner Done Right

Every retreat needs a spot to genuinely unwind — and it does not need to be large. A well-chosen armchair, a small side table, a lamp with warm light, and a view of something pleasant. That corner, done right, changes the energy of an entire room. It becomes the place everyone gravitates toward — and the detail guests remember longest.

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The coastal retreat — light, natural, intentional

5

Let the Light & Greenery In

Sheer curtains that move in the breeze. A few indoor plants — a monstera, a bird of paradise, something with presence. Natural light managed rather than blocked. These are the simplest changes and often the most transformative — because they bring the Pacific Coast landscape inside, where it belongs. The best coastal interiors blur the line between inside and out.

“The coast is a feeling, not a theme. The best coastal interiors never announce themselves — they simply make you exhale the moment you walk in.”

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