best of: new wave of surf style.

by victoria comment

i can’t help myself — i just really love surf culture, i grew up with it and i find after moving to laguna that i’ve embraced it even more and brought lots of these beach vibes into my new home. but i try to think that it’s not the kitschy, colorful surf look you might come to expect from say, a 1950’s Gidget movie, but a more modern, new wave of surf style. there’s a little more sophistication to it, a blend of natural elements like palm fronds, slick black surfboards and bamboo. it still feels retro, but maybe just more grownup. here’s a look at what’s inspiring me right now — clean lines, vintage modern furnishings all pulled together with a fresh, but eclectic beach shack style. if you like this look, i highly suggest Nina Freudenberger’s book Surf Shack to help you get it.

• photography credits in order of appearance: in bed store; @kawa_heart_studio; nicole valentine; melissa kaseman photography; @_numeroventi_; santa monica proper hotel; west out east lounge chairs; i.d.f.c.; kendra alexandra; vestiariusium; the brick house; the design chaser; remodelista; @skyn.therapy; studio cd design; remodelista; the maryn; planete deco; @nataliewalton; home beautiful australia; Surf Shack book by Nina Freudenberger; Rodolphe Parente sculpture via milk decoration; @kawa_heart_studio; scrawny story; uncrate; @kumichan329; sabon home; billabong; remodelista; leanne ford interiors; plante deco; @evokethespirit; surfrider hotel via blissful blog; malibu surfrider hotel via blissful blog; colin king; surfrider hotel via blissful blog; @bestow_co.