Definitely keep your art. Your inspiration should be the sea, and that colour is the ocean.

Keep your hamptons sofa table with the baskets. I would add your new colours with textiles. Add a rope mirror and a model boat. Boats are now available quite cheaply in homewares stores. One in our town has them for around $20 . Keep your ocean decor items to three , though. Add a bowl of real shells.

A fine art beach photograph will certainly help top of a beach theme!

An arial view! What a great pic!

To ensure longevity maybe focus on more neutral colours for a beachy/resort feel. The sandy tones, dark wood, light pebble colours, greys, navy instead of really bright colours. Golds are also great to create that warmth. Shabby chic is great but don't go nuts, dates easily. Also don't think too literal for the beach with shells or beach scenes instead try and capture how you feel when you are at the beach or on holiday and re-create that feeling.

I agree with you ,the painting is not the best choice. Maybe get one with some nautical theme ( waves, beach or sea shells). You can just get a poster and frame it in light color frame. The coffee table you can just sand with a fine grit sandpaper to expose original timber and put some clear warnish to finish like the coffee table in the photo. Cushions is easy just get something like in your sample photo, go to spotlight or Target, if you make mistake it's easy to return. Last thing get rid of clutter that is seen in the background . I think couch is fine ,looks comfy.

PS a nice table lamp in the "sea foam "colour would look nice on your white console/buffet, go for larger rather then smaller. Better to have 2 statement pieces then clutter of small bits and pieces that collect dust.

I just think those sofa/sectional pieces are too dark to really support a beach vibe. They do look comfy though, so I'd be thinking about slipcovers in light grey, beige or light aqua for them. Then, yes, maybe whitewash or lime the coffee table.

On the other hand, maybe you should rethink what you're trying to accomplish. The sectional and coffee table have a certain charm, and obviously you bought them because you liked them, so why not find a different style that better suits those pieces?

Unless you choose a rocky coast and ship theme.

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Thanks for all the feedback. I'm starting to realise the look I want to achieve might be something I need to aim for when we eventually move to a house with more than 1 living area. Our coffee table, tv unit and dining table all match but they are just starting out furniture they didn't cost us very much.. I eventually want to get some good quality furniture. Our lounge is good quality though we spent quite a bit of money on it and it is as comfy as it looks! I don't know that a slip is something we would like but I appreciate the suggestions everyone!

Hi, I'm Tove from www.twfineart.com. We specialize in accessible contemporary art and ship throughout Australia. You can always reflect the coastal environment with your artwork selection. Try this print by Tamika Keioskie that we just installed in a beach house on Tallebudgera Hill. There are many more like it in our portfolio.

I like your painting, almost looks like waves! I would buy some cushions the same colours in the painting & introduce some timber bowls with shells or driftwood pieces. Have fun!

You're up to it you can up cycle your current furniture using porters paints white wash and sealant.

Not sure on the style of your table however the top could be white washed and the legs left timber to achieve hamptons/French provincial/coastal look. Similarly with your coffee table. That way it lightens the look and blends in with everything else (storage unit/side board)