The Coastal Collection: evoke the feeling of an airy seaside escape

The inspiration

Hamptons style is luxurious and liveable in equal measure, built for long summer weekends, effortless entertaining and the kind of unhurried ease that only comes when you’ve left the city behind. These homes are beautifully appointed without being overtly flashy and are confident in their comfort. Think wide-plank floors, generously oversized furniture and rooms that feel equally appropriate for hosting dinner parties and relaxing with a book.

The rugs

Lay the foundation of your space with a rug that feels classic with a laid-back, slightly modern twist. Try Carraway in Straw for a textured and woven look that feels right at home next to the sea or Caldwell in Sage for a chunky ribbed layer.

The decorative elements

Anchor the room with oversized furniture and artwork that feel substantial without overwhelming the space. Try linen upholstery and slipcovered sofas to lean into effortless, well-worn elegance. Let the light do the heavy lifting with sheer window coverings that keep rooms airy and sun-filled. Build your palette around soft blues, natural neutrals and fresh whites. Add a gentle stripe, a soft floral or a subtle plaid for depth.

The inspiration

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket … these storied New England destinations carry a sense of history and place that you can’t help but want to replicate. This is the world of yacht clubs and classic wooden sailboats, of historic harbors and lighthouses dotting the coast. The maritime heritage here runs deep, and the best New England interiors honor that tradition with a sense of authenticity rather than being overly themed.

The rugs

Set the scene with a rug that pays homage to classic seafaring motifs. You can never go wrong with a foundational base of stripes, as seen in Magnus in Ocean. Sunny in Straw is the perfect pick if you’re looking to nod to nautical ropes and knots, while Odessa in Ocean uses recycled denim to offer a unique take on stripes.

The decorative elements

This is where the classic nautical motifs get their moment. Stripes in every scale from wide cabana and slim pinstripe to historic ticking, bring that breezy, sea-worn energy. Anchors, rope detailing and vintage nautical ephemera like signal flags, weathered buoys and framed ship prints lend a sense of authentic curation. To keep things from veering into kitsch, introduce vintage pieces that carry a genuine sense of history and patina. In terms of palette, it’s all about the classics: navy, crisp white, a pop of red and a dash of yellow.

The inspiration

Here, the indoors and outdoors blur together beautifully, with spaces that spill naturally into gardens, patios and other open-air edens. The aesthetic draws from the state’s layered influences, creating clean lines of California design softened by the bohemian warmth of Spanish Colonial architecture.

The rugs

To create the California-cool look in your home, consider rugs with straightforward design schemes that get a lift from rich textural work. Louie in Ivory features a subtle, upraised, space-dyed stripe throughout that adds just the right amount of oomph. Halle in Ocean and Jude in Linen both feature a tactile weave brimming with textured character. And James in Flax is perfect if you’re looking for nubby, textured coziness as comforting as your favorite sweater.

The decorative elements

Start with organic materials like wood, linen and stone, and let them do the work of grounding your space. Build a neutral base, then bring in sunwashed accents for a subtle dose of color, like with a terracotta vessel, a sage-toned throw or muted blues that echo the sky. Layer textures generously, and fill your rooms with collected accents from artisans or trips abroad. And don’t forget about adding plants to all manner of surfaces to soak up that gorgeous sunlight.

The inspiration

Palm Beach is the gold standard of tropical preppy style — a place where legendary hotels like the Colony and the Breakers set the tone and the luxury shops on Worth Avenue deliver the wardrobe to match. Old-school society meets island glamour here, and the interiors follow suit with a curated, maximalist and utterly confident look.

The rugs

To nail the Palm Beach-inspired look, opt for rugs that sport a structured pattern and maybe even a pop of color. Harker in Sandcastle sports a classic diamond pattern that is perfectly preppy, Rosie in Dusty Rose features a petite diamond pattern in a sweet and subtle color, Jensen in Ocean’s fresh take on animal print feels both polished and playful and Charlotte in Ocean offers an approachably preppy look that works well in any room.

The decorative elements

High-impact pattern should be your foundation here. Palm prints, lush florals and graphic trellis designs make a statement the moment you walk into the room. Furnishings in rattan and bamboo bring in tropical warmth, while skirted tables and crisp upholstery add that polished, tailored finish. Lacquered furniture and brass finishes bring a glossy finish that feels just right in Palm Beach. As for color, you can never go wrong with pinks, greens, corals and blues. But the world is your oyster! Whatever palette you choose, commit to it boldly and fully.

The right rug doesn’t just anchor a room. It sets the entire mood. Whether you’re drawn to the breezy elegance of the Hamptons or the bold, sun-soaked glamour of Palm Beach, Ernesta makes it easy to find the perfect fit for your space. Start by ordering samples to see your favorite designs in your home, then share your exact measurements and we’ll take it from there. Each custom-sized rug is crafted with care and arrives in as little as two weeks, ready to bring your coastal vision to life.