FAQs
Q: What services does Celeste offer?
A: Celeste offers design inspiration and ideas for people looking to renovate or decorate their own coastal cottage homes on a budget. She provides inspiration articles, videos, design boards with shoppable items, and will soon offer a curated collection of local home decor finds.
Q: What is coastal cottage style?
A: Coastal cottage style is a beloved design style that blends casual comfort with beach-inspired elegance, featuring relaxed furniture and seaside color palettes. What Is Coastal Cottage Style? — Celeste's Coastal Cottage It emphasizes creating spaces with old cottage charm and coastal elements.
Q: Do you offer design consultations or in-person services?
A: Currently, the website focuses on providing DIY design inspiration and guidance for budget-friendly renovations. Celeste shares her expertise through articles and videos to help you create your own coastal cottage haven.
Q: What rooms can I get inspiration for?
A: The site offers design ideas for every room including kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, and even outdoor gardens. Each area can be transformed with coastal cottage elements.
Q: Are the design ideas budget-friendly?
A: Yes! Celeste specializes in showing others how to create budget-friendly, beach-inspired rooms and focuses on making the most of your design budget with unique items you love.
Q: When will the home decor collection be available?
A: The collection of local home decor finds curated by Celeste will be available for purchase in Summer 2025.
Q: What makes Celeste qualified to give design advice?
A: Celeste found her passion in interior decorating after solo-renovating her 1920s beach cottage in Southport, NC. She has 15 years of experience supporting both professional interior designers and solo renovators.
Q: Can I find specific room inspiration on the site?
A: Absolutely! The site features detailed guides for coastal kitchens, cozy living rooms, serene bathrooms, productive home offices, moody bedrooms, and even coastal cottage gardens with plants that thrive in seaside conditions.
Q: How do I avoid making my coastal decor look tacky?
A: The site provides specific guidance on using beach-inspired textiles and elements in sophisticated ways that maintain elegance while capturing authentic coastal cottage charm.
Q: Do you cover exterior design as well?
A: Yes! The site includes inspiration for Hamptons-style coastal cottage exteriors, helping you create stunning architectural designs with classic coastal charm from the outside in.