Seaside Style
Seaside Style
Conjuring a coastal scheme is plain sailing with these top finds, here are 13 ways to net nautical treasures at home
Dreaming of a spring break by the seaside? Is it any wonder we can’t wait to cut loose and slip away on a beach-bound adventure, where marine influences abound and we can work on our holiday glow.
Whether or not you’re able to breathe in some salty seaside air just yet though, you can always cast your net and create your own coastal cottage vibes closer to home.
Especially if you want to feel like the world is your oyster again, bring a space out of its shell, or you’re fishing for a shoal of water-themed wonders…
1. Collection of Scraffito Outdoor Cushions from €58, visit perkinsandmorley.com
Featuring all our seaside favourites… Fish, shells, crabs and seagulls are a ‘shore thing’ for mini garden makeovers, and imaginative blue and white backdrops.
2. Bato Marine Bag €56, visit basketbasket.co.uk
A natural way to go coastal, an ethically sourced raffia beach basket can be styled with dried flowers at home – and it’ll be carrying your cossie and towel come the time.
3. Breakwater Bay Imane Garden Chair in Navy Wash €195, visit wayfair.co.uk
A smart, solid Adirondach chair in a classic navy blue will make those garden get-togethers that much more agreeable, especially with the added bonus of a built-in wine glass holder.
4. Shell Wine Cooler €105, visit annabeljames.co.uk
Speaking of sea worthy celebrations, alfresco dining and popping the cork, this striking wine cooler is worth shelling out for.
5. Breakwater Bay Mike Accent Mirror €24.50, visit wayfair.co.uk
It’s easy to see how you could get roped into falling for this nautical mirror, inspired by a lifebuoy.
6. Scraffito Shells Outdoor Stool €93, visit perkinsandmorley.com
With its eye-catching shell print, you’re bound to find a spot for this folding stool. Plus it’ll take the weight of your feet come summer socials, glamping trips, or perching on the porch.
7. Nautical Egg Cups €11 each; Mug €14.60; Half Pint Jug €21.60, and Beachscape Oven
Glove €27 (other items from a selection), visit victoriaeggs.com
We love this charming china and kitchen accessories range, and the throwback to British seaside towns. It’s already inspiring thoughts of B&Bs and full English breakfasts, or runny boiled eggs and soldiers…
8. Organic Lobster Tea Towel by LIGA €12.50, visit thekind.com
Handprinted on organic cotton in Cornwall, this lobster design evokes thoughts of rocky reefs and Cornish seafood delivered to your door.
9. Miami Shells Wallpaper by Eleanor Bowmer €103, visit notonthehighstreet.com
Designed to make a statement, eye-catching wallpaper is on a roll – and this Miami Shells print sums up the playful palette of pink and coral pigments we long to see on the seashore.
10. Beach Huts at Sunrise Cushion €44, visit annabeljames.co.uk
Is there anything lovelier than a beach hut to call your own?
11. Faux Coral On Acrylic Base €109, visit audenza.com
Celebrating the beauty of coral – and extremely Instagrammable for a beach-chic shelfie – this attractive work of art has huge aesthetic appeal. A lovely addition to any scheme.
12. Seashells Scented Candle €15, visit annabeljames.co.uk
‘Quay’ to stirring the senses, this coastal candle pairs calming chamomile with the freshness of line-dried cotton.
13. Sailing Nautical Roller Blind from €32, visit englishblinds.co.uk
Along with soothing undersea motifs, you’ll want to keep everything shipshape come bath-time. This nautical roller blind, with its sweet sails and wash of red, blue and grey, is wipe-clean, waterproof and bound to float your cares away.