About Celeste

"Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love." - Nate Berkus

Hi, welcome! I’m Celeste Monroe. I am the founder of Coastal Cottage by Celeste. I offer design inspiration and ideas for people looking to renovate or decorate their own coastal cottage homes on a budget.

After solo-renovating my 1920s beach cottage in Southport, NC, I found my passion in interior design curation and now help others to create budget-friendly, coastal-inspired spaces.

For the past 15 years, I have dedicated my time to supporting professional interior designers and solo renovators to create coastal spaces with an old cottage charm feel. Let’s transform your home into a coastal oasis!

On this site, you'll find:

  • Inspiration articles and videos to show you how to create your coastal cottage haven.

  • Design boards featuring inspiration items and where to buy them.

  • A collection of local home decor finds curated by Celeste and available for purchase (Coming soon - fall 2024)

Celeste will show you how to make the most of your design budget and create a unique space with the items you love.