Collection: Coastal Furniture

Coastal furniture: style, timbers and pieces

Every piece here is the Byron range, Cedora's solid acacia series finished in grey and white. It is the most relaxed finish in the catalogue, and the one where the acacia grain stays most visible.

• Style: Coastal Contemporary, all 9 pieces.
• Materials: solid acacia, with an MDF back panel on the sideboard and TV unit.
• Pieces: dining tables at 160cm, 190cm and 240cm, dining chairs in sets of 2, a three door sideboard, a TV unit, plus coffee, console and end tables.

Coastal furniture, done properly

Coastal as a style is a finish and a feeling more than a shape: pale or washed timber, an open grain, a palette that stays light, and pieces that look like they can take a wet swimsuit and a sandy floor. The mistake is turning it into a theme. Rope, anchors and navy stripes are decor, not style.

Keep the palette light

The grey and white finish on acacia is the base, and it works because it lets the grain show through instead of covering it. Keep walls and soft furnishings in the same light register and the timber becomes the texture in the room.

Let the grain do the work

Acacia has a strong, irregular grain, which is why it suits this finish. Solid acacia tops vary from piece to piece, and that variation is the point: it is what stops a light room from reading as flat.

Building the room

Start with the dining table, because it is the largest area of timber and sets the tone. Add the sideboard along a wall for storage, then the occasional tables. Compare the sizes against the wider range in dining tables and chairs, and see the same acacia in other rooms via acacia furniture.

Coastal furniture FAQs

What makes furniture coastal?

A light timber finish with visible grain, relaxed proportions and a palette that stays pale. It is about how the material is finished rather than any particular shape or motif.

Is acacia suitable for a coastal home?

Acacia is dense and hard wearing, which is why it takes this finish well and holds up to daily use. These pieces are made for indoor use, so keep them out of direct weather.

Does coastal only work in a beach house?

No. The light palette and open grain suit any room that gets good natural light. If you want the same brightness with a more classic, panelled finish, see Hamptons style furniture.

How is it delivered?

Free delivery applies on orders over $500, with a flat rate below that. Dining tables arrive flat packed for assembly.