Comments on: The California Cool Trend Blends Four of Your Fave Interior Design Styles

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Thu, 19 May 2022 00:35:48 +0000

In reply to Jessica R. Thank you so much Jessica! Do you have the budget to install a skylight? It can be more affordable than you think (at least here in Australia, not sure of the costs where you are). I organised one for a client recently and it is costing less than $2,000. Always worth looking at options to bring in natural light before you start looking for work arounds.

By: Jessica R

Jessica R — Tue, 17 May 2022 15:41:15 +0000

I am OBSESSED! thank you for this post, it is so helpful how you put it all into words and provided suggestions/recommendations. I am about to start a renovation on a small condo that gets minimal natural light where the living room and kitchen have an open concept but there is only one window for the whole room. I am really hoping to achieve this California Cool concept that I love so much… do you think it will be possible in my situation? Any tips for working without all the good lighting like these spaces have?

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:59:34 +0000

In reply to Ana. Hi Ana, both black or white work actually. You can see in the post there are examples of both. Black gives more contrast to the white walls and neutral palette.

By: Ana

Ana — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:40:44 +0000

Hi Chris great article. I know this an old post but I’m trying to create this look and we are about to get new aluminum windows and can’t decide on black or white frames so I can recreate this look. What are your thoughts?

By: Karin

Karin — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:26:10 +0000

What a fabulous article Chris. California Cool has such a warm vibe incorporating elements of timber, natural coastal , lots of texture and soothing on the eye . I feel this style is so suited to our Australian life style. The four design elements combine so beautifully . I think I am on track with coastal, neutral, layered textures whilst still keeping some treasured pieces . Love your work and beautiful design styling.

By: Elizabeth Snow

Elizabeth Snow — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:25:07 +0000

Love this article! Thank you so much for helping me learn how to blend all my favorite styles. Is there any chance you have information on where to purchase the dining room rug?

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 01:42:59 +0000

Chris, I so agree – reading your “Cali Cool” article is my “aha” moment. I love all four of those styles and largely have the pieces that fit it. Now I can really enjoy putting it all together thoughtfully in my new Coastal home. Thank you for your inspiration

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:12 +0000

In reply to Helen Maitsis. Thanks Helen, glad you love it!

By: Helen Maitsis

Helen Maitsis — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 04:19:53 +0000

I love this style, in fact I have incorporated some of it in my home without knowing that’s what it was, but mine is a little more modern industrial/scandi. I love all the different textures and color pallet!
Great post, thanks for sharing these beautiful images, cheers x

By: Narelle

Narelle — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:36:32 +0000

LOVE. IT. Finally my style has a name! I love elements of all the styles you mentioned but feel that all of one style is just not me. I am going to be referring to this post for my future interior choices. Thank you x

By: Lou Beaton

Lou Beaton — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:02:33 +0000

I am obsessed with the Dream Home Makeover show! Love Studio McGee and all they do! Now I just need to get my home to look like theirs, in 10th of the space 🙂 Those American have huge homes! x Lou

By: Glenda

Glenda — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:16:53 +0000

Lovin’ this style. We have a mid-century home with lots of orange-tone built-ins (plus a orange tiled bar with the mandatory mirror behind it. This is a good way to show me how to tone this colour down.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:28:40 +0000

In reply to Dominic. Hey Dominic, I'm so glad! Hope your bedroom comes together nicely.

By: Dominic

Dominic — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:35:20 +0000

THANK YOU thank you thank you for this post on California Cool style and decor. I’ve been searching online for a few weeks trying to figure out how I wanted to redecorate my bedroom and this pulls all of the elements I’m attracted to together beautifully. This is the only thing I’ve found online that hit the nail on the head.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:50:08 +0000

In reply to Tatiana. A marketplace like Temple & Webster is a good place to start if you're not sure of the style you want to get.

By: Tatiana

Tatiana — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 19:54:10 +0000

Love this style! Any suggestions for a bar cart? I have struggled to find one. I have at home coastal and boho ( also industrial ( not too much Just 1 thing). I do not want to have too much boho and coastal.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:01:01 +0000

Love this style! Love your posts! Any suggestions for Kitchens and bathrooms in this style?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:55:23 +0000

Thanks for educating me on the style I love Chris.
Who knew?
My partner and I love the coastal / scandi look but have always had big love for mid century and thought we needed to choose.
I shall now start bookmarking all things California Cool for inspo! 😉

By: Eliza Tan

Eliza Tan — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:34:37 +0000

Always look forward to your articles! So informative and resourceful . Thank you

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:57:54 +0000

Love this style! I feel like its so hard to express what your style is when its a mesh of things! In my head, my perfect home would be a mix of rustic coastal, south-west boho and contemporary luxe. Great article 🙂