Don’t Sacrifice Style Because You Have a Busy Family
Beautiful, Durable Design for Real Life—Inside & Out
We all love a magazine-worthy home—but we also live in our spaces. Kids, pets, guests, spills, sand, and everyday chaos are part of real life. The good news? You no longer have to choose between beautiful design and durability.
At St. Augustine Design, we believe great interiors should work just as hard as you do. With the right materials and thoughtful planning, your home can feel elevated, stylish, and completely life-approved.
Here’s how we design homes that look amazing—and hold up.
Life-Approved Performance Fabrics
Today’s performance fabrics are a game-changer for busy families. Often indistinguishable from traditional upholstery, these indoor–outdoor textiles come in beautiful solids, textures, stripes, and patterns—perfect for coastal homes, family rooms, dining spaces, and even pet-friendly areas.
Performance fabrics like Sunbrella are stain-resistant, fade-resistant, and easy to clean—some can even be safely bleached without color loss. That makes them ideal for:
Sofas and sectionals
Dining and bar stools
Sunrooms and high-light spaces
Outdoor seating that still feels elevated
Style and peace of mind? Yes, please.
Smart, Stylish Slipcovers
Slipcovers have come a long way—and they’re having a major design moment. Today’s tailored slipcovered sofas feel relaxed, coastal, and chic while offering serious practicality for families with kids and pets.
Brands like Four Seasons and Lee Industries offer beautifully designed furniture with custom slipcovers that can be removed and washed. Being able to toss a sofa cover into the washing machine is a total lifesaver—and a smart long-term investment.
Resilient, Family-Friendly Rugs
Rugs anchor a room, but they also take a beating. That’s why we often recommend durable, washable rugs that don’t sacrifice style.
Options like Dash & Albert indoor-outdoor rugs are perfect for high-traffic spaces. Many are made from eco-friendly recycled materials and offer:
Soft, wool-like texture
Fade resistance
Low-profile, reversible designs
Easy cleaning (yes—scrubbable and washable)
They’re ideal for living rooms, kitchens, entryways, kids’ spaces, and coastal homes where life happens.
Durable Design for Outdoor Living
Outdoor spaces deserve just as much attention as interiors—especially in coastal homes. Recycled plastic furniture has become a go-to for low-maintenance, long-lasting outdoor design.
Brands like Seaside Casual and Telescope offer beautiful outdoor seating, dining, and lounge pieces made from eco-friendly materials that resist fading, staining, and weather damage. These pieces are built to stay outside year-round and still look great.
Pair them with performance outdoor rugs for a warm, inviting space that’s ready for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday use.
Design That Works for Real Life
Great design isn’t fragile—it’s thoughtful. When materials are chosen with intention, your home becomes easier to live in, easier to maintain, and far more enjoyable.
At St. Augustine Design, we specialize in creating stylish, livable homes for busy families—without compromising beauty or comfort.
👉 Ready to design a home that works for your lifestyle? Let’s talk.