Homes & Gardens

How To Nail Coastal Chic At Home

From stripes to white washes to hits of seaside blue: the languid yet fresh style of the coast transports us straight to idle days on the beach.

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside – whether we’re lucky enough to wake up to sounds of gently lapping waves or we’re miles from the nearest beach. The easy breezy style and aesthetic of the coast is a major aspect of what makes it so appealing; the white washed timbers, the rustic sensibility, the natural fibres and the all-important nautical stripes are endlessly appealing, whisking us away to sunny days spent in white shorts and fishermen’s jumpers and messing around on boats. Here’s how to bring a whisper of the sea into your home.

By Nancy Alsop
July 2023
Dunelm

Dunelm

Eta Jute Circle Rug, £119

The Cotswolds Company

The Cotswolds Company

Stone Based Hurricane Lantern, £40

Weaver Green

Weaver Green

Oxford Stripe Cobalt Cushion, £45

Graham & Green

Graham & Green

Convex Glass Porthole Mirrors, £115

Norfolk Carrier Company

Norfolk Carrier Company

Canvas Toy Bucket, £20

Osborn Interiors

Osborn Interiors

Cruto Lamp, £66

EbbFlow Cornwall

EbbFlow Cornwall

Zennor Hammam Towel, £30

The White Company

The White Company

Sea Salt Diffuser, £30

H&M

H&M

Large Seagrass Candle Lantern, £24.99

Amazon

Amazon

Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities Book by Terry Breverton, £12.42

Neptune

Neptune

Northwich Round Stool, £195

Arthur Beale

Arthur Beale

International Code Signals Art Print, £35

Weaver Green

Weaver Green

Navy Juno Rug, from £85

Etsy

Etsy

Rope Toilet Roll Holder, £12.99

Maison Margaux

Maison Margaux

St Tropez Blue Striped Tablecloth, £180

Osborn Interiors

Osborn Interiors

Kaya Trays, £78

Arthur Beale

Arthur Beale

Arthur Beale Enamel Mug, £15.95

OKA

OKA

Pleated Daun Cotton Lampshade, NOW £40

King & McGaw

King & McGaw

The Blue Ship by Alfred Wallis, £180

Weaver Green

Weaver Green

Maxime Blue Canvas Bag, £45

Garden Trading

Garden Trading

Narberth Tide Clock, £32

Maison Margaux

Maison Margaux

Light Blue Plait Water Glass, Set of 2, £28

The White Company

The White Company

Tassel Bunting, NOW £18.20

Graham & Green

Graham & Green

Large Clam Shell Bowl, £98

Osborn Interiors

Osborn Interiors

Iron Sail Boat, £10

Batela

Batela

Lobster Doormat, £25

Mrs Alice

Mrs Alice

Large Rattan Lantern, NOW £68

Secret Linen Store

Secret Linen Store

Navy Coastal Stripe 100% Cotton Bed Linen, from £15

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

Boro Stripe Kori Modular Armless Chair, £598

Batela

Batela

Striped Pouffe, £95

Sazy

Sazy

Fish Printed Napkins (Set of 4)

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