How To Decorate Your House Like Grace And Frankie On Netflix

"Grace and Frankie" is a Netflix darling. According to Herald Weekly, the show's 2015 premier ushered in a new era of television in which women are in their prime, well into their retirement years. Viewers enjoy a chance to watch a program where growing old isn't the end of the road but just the start of a new adventure. The characters are fun and likable, representing an array of personalities, family dynamics, and real-life problems.

However, even more so, each house on the show is undeniably gorgeous, especially the La Jolla, California beach house that Grace and Frankie retreat to after their divorces. Set decorator Beauchamp Fontaine told Houzz, "I imagine they would have had hired an interior designer for their home. Everything is very pretty, but also a little impersonal and cold." Whether you want to hire a decorator or step into those shoes yourself, it's possible to decorate your home like a beach house and the other houses on the show. Keep reading to find out how.

Large rugs are perfect for adding comfort to non-carpeted areas. We see this in action at Frankie's home before she moves to the beach with Grace. According to Northeast Factory Direct, the placement of a large rug has two main factors. First, you want your couch and table to sit in the center of the rug with the same amount of space peeking out on all four sides. If this isn't possible, you can scale things back a bit and ensure that each furniture item surrounding the rug has at least the front legs on top.

If you have the space, try to have at least eight to 24 inches of flooring visible between the outer edges of the rug and the wall. This way, your room won't seem too crowded. Frankie uses this styling technique in her own home. The L-shaped couch forms a barrier on one side of the rug while the table sits perfectly in the center.

Grace and Frankie expertly style bold furniture by anchoring it with neutral pieces. As you can see, the ladies have a neutral blue couch paired with an orange and white paisley armchair. According to Vogue, floral furniture and similar designs are experiencing a massive comeback. Long thought to be exclusively for grandmothers, these pieces are now available in mainstream stores for customers of all ages.

"For the last few years, we've seen growing interest in what is known as the Grandmillennial look: a youthful, hipster-inflected reimagining of your grandmother's decor," said stylist Anthony Barzilay Freund. "Picture chintz and ticking and wicker and pottery and greenery galore — or imagine a room designed by Sister Parish if she'd smoked a little weed." Given the generation Grace and Frankie belong to, we aren't sure if they are up on this upcoming trend or just never let go of it. Whatever the reality, it looks great.

When you live near the ocean, wicker furniture does not have to be just for the outdoors. According to SuperDraft, wicker furniture is composed of different materials. They are reed, willow, bamboo, and rattan, with rattan being the most popular choice of material. When using this kind of furniture inside, it's a good idea to pair it with more traditional materials like wood or metal. In Grace and Frankie's house, we can see that the ladies have chosen wicker chairs for their wooden dining room table. This way, the material of the chairs works like a chic accent.

Wicker furniture is available in many colors, including white, brown, black, and even vibrant choices like blue or pink. Grace and Frankie have chosen an ombre brown look, making the chairs appear more realistic as the material's color would not be uniform in its natural state.

Dark wood is the way to go for a regal and comfortable feel. According to DutchCrafters, decorating with darker furniture in a room isn't a sentence for eternal darkness. There are plenty of ways to complement this classic style to brighten things up. The first is to ensure that rooms with large furniture pieces are well-lit. You don't want your mahogany furniture to be in the shadows, as that's when things start to seem spooky and gloomy.

In the show, Grace and Frankie have two sets of French doors behind the table and four hanging light fixtures above to ensure the dining room receives artificial and natural light. There is also a much-needed splash of color by way of the red seat cushions. Wooden furniture can be uncomfortable if sat on for too long, so these cushions provide excellent visual stimulation and creature comfort.

Having French doors in your home is typical if you have a nice view outside, as Grace and Frankie do of the beach. According to Home Stratosphere, there are a few different pros and cons of having French doors that you should think about before purchasing. The primary benefit is that they can make any space seem more spacious than it actually is. Whether you want to have them on your patio so you can blur the lines between inside and outside or in your dining room to make the space larger when you host a party, it's up to you. They will work perfectly in either situation. A bonus is that no matter their location, French doors tend to add plenty of natural light to a space.

Of course, there are always negatives to consider before installing a new feature. In this case, French doors cost a little bit more than a classic door. In addition, while they do add visual space to a room because of how they open wide, they'll take up more physical space, too.

When Sol and Robert move in together as a couple, their new home has a cozy, all-white kitchen. According to Kylie M Interiors, achieving this look at home isn't as simple as just painting your cabinets white. Within the hue, there are many different shades to choose from, and they all capture light differently, leading to different looks. You might pick cream cabinets, egg-shell drawers, or even a crisp linen color. While you might think white is white, it's still a good idea to paint a few swatches on the cabinets before getting started to ensure you settle on the perfect shade for your space.

In addition, Sol and Robert have white marble countertops and stainless steel appliances, but many who go all white for their kitchens also include appliances. Major options like refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers come in white. If this is too much, stick with stainless steel and think about a light gray marble for your countertops, as it usually ties in with a white kitchen.

Since Frankie is a prolific painter, her artwork and the art she enjoys are on the walls of the La Jolla beach house the two women share. According to artist Samantha Kaplan, most larger canvases can serve as the center point of a room. Whether you frame them or stretch them across a wooden base, they will shine if placed in the center of a wall.

If you frame the art in your home, be careful about the selection of the frame. To make things perfect, think about two things at once. The first is whether or not the frame complements the artwork it will be displaying. The second is whether it fits in with the established aesthetic of the room you are putting it in. Usually, you can't go wrong with a classic wooden frame or even a metal one in silver or gold. However, if you plan to think more outside the box, try a virtual style studio to see if it's actually a good fit before buying.