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Seaside style: 12 ways to net nautical treasures IN YOUR HOME

Conjuring a coastal scheme is plain sailing with these top finds, says Sam Wylie-Harris

- With MICHELLE LOCKWOOD

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.

1. COLLECTION OF SCRAFFITO OUTDOOR CUSHIONS, FROM £49.99, PERKINS & MORLEY 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, £48, BASKET BASKET

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, £167.99, WAYFAIR

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, £89.95, ANNABEL JAMES

Speaking of sea worthy celebratio­ns, alfresco dining and popping the cork, this striking wine cooler is worth shelling out for.

5. SCRAFFITO SHELLS OUTDOOR STOOL, £79.99, PERKINS & MORLEY

With its eyecatchin­g 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. 6. NAUTICAL EGG

CUPS, £9.50 EACH;

MUG, £12.50; HALF PINT JUG, £18.50, AND BEACHSCAPE OVEN GLOVE, £23 (OTHER ITEMS FROM A SELECTION), VICTORIA EGGS

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…

7. ORGANIC LOBSTER TEA TOWEL BY LIGA, £10, NOTONTHEHI­GHSTREET

Handprinte­d on organic cotton in Cornwall, this lobster design evokes thoughts of rocky reefs and Cornish seafood delivered to your door. 8. MIAMI SHELLS WALLPAPER BY ELEANOR BOWMER,

£85, NOTONTHEHI­GHSTREET Designed to make a statement, eyecatchin­g wallpaper is on a roll – and this Miami Shells print sums up

Seashells Scented Candle, Annabel James. the playful palette of pink and coral pigments we long to see on the seashore.

9. BEACH HUTS AT SUNRISE CUSHION, £37.50, ANNABEL JAMES

Is there anything lovelier than a beach hut to call your own?

10. FAUX CORAL ON ACRYLIC BASE, £94, AUDENZA

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.

11. SEASHELLS SCENTED CANDLE, £12.75, ANNABEL JAMES

‘Quay’ to stirring the senses, this coastal candle pairs calming chamomile with the freshness of line-dried cotton.

12. SAILING NAUTICAL ROLLER BLIND, FROM £27.39, ENGLISH BLINDS

Along with soothing undersea motifs, you’ll want to keep everything shipshape come bathtime. 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.

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Miami Shells Wallpaper by Eleanor Bowmer, Notonthehi­ghstreet.
Beach Huts at Sunrise Cushion, Annabel James. Miami Shells Wallpaper by Eleanor Bowmer, Notonthehi­ghstreet.
 ??  ?? Nautical seaside collection, egg cups and other items from a selection, Victoria Eggs.
Nautical seaside collection, egg cups and other items from a selection, Victoria Eggs.
 ??  ?? Collection of Scraffito Cushions, Perkins and Morley.
Collection of Scraffito Cushions, Perkins and Morley.
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Scraffito Shells Outdoor Stool, Perkins and Morley.
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Imane Garden Chair, Navy Wash, Wayfair.
Breakwater Bay Imane Garden Chair, Navy Wash, Wayfair.
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 ??  ?? Organic Lobster Tea Towel by LIGA, Notonthehi­ghstreet.
Organic Lobster Tea Towel by LIGA, Notonthehi­ghstreet.
 ??  ?? Sailing Nautical Roller Blind, English Blinds.
Sailing Nautical Roller Blind, English Blinds.
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Shell Wine Cooler, Annabel James.
 ??  ?? Bato Marine Bag, Basket Basket.
Bato Marine Bag, Basket Basket.

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