Coast How to work the COAST LOOK

Head to the beach to create your very own seaside haven. Coastal style is a look that never

dates, although each season, designers present us with a subtle twist or two to keep it fresh. This summer, look out for shades of sand, nestled alongside chambray

and white, while shells are a must-use coastal motif (try shell artwork, printed linen or wallpapers). For texture think wicker, rattan, jute and reclaimed wood

– perfect additions to a neutral scheme, enhancing coastal style.

SEASIDE DREAMS Melbury double bed, from £1,450,

Dorit bed linen, from £35 for an Oxford pillowcase, Amerton throw and cushion cover collection, from

£50, Milfied scallop-edge quilt, from £190, Vineyard bench, £175, Cartmel side table, £175, all The White Company

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Pare things back with white painted walls and pale flooring. If you want to add a feature wall, try a sandy terracotta, or yellow shade, or a shell-design wallpaper. 2

‘The coastal look is simple in style, but you can add in groupings – or collections – of art, ceramics and frames,’ says Chrissie Rucker OBE, founder of The White Company. 3

Use lots of natural fabrics and fibres, such as linen, wool and cotton. This look is about relaxed styling, so drape rather than neatly fold throws and blankets. 4

Bring in accents of sea blue. Try tableware or table linen in this soft shade, which can be easily mixed with existing crisp whites. 5 Style a shelf with beachinspired finds, like coral ornaments, driftwood and fish- or shell-inspired ceramics. 6 ‘Don’t underestimate the power of scent in a coastal scheme. Ozonic fragrances with notes of sea salt and woody tones are perfect to take you on a coastal journey,’ shares Chrissie. >>

Check cushion in Blue, £8, B&M Living Bailey fabric accent chair in Cobalt, £199.99, SCS

Hester tall sideboard, £749, Dunelm Nasoa wood and glass floor lamp, £299, La Redoute Shell napkins in Sand, £28 for four, eloisehome.com

SEASIDE SHELFIE Blue patterned vase, £19.50, modern glass vase, £9, speckled wine glasses, £16 for two, fish vase, £15, shell platter, £10, checked planter, £15, all M&S

Anyday striped coastal throw, £35, John Lewis & Partners Abstract sand mirror, £65, Rose & Grey Sand spiral stoneware pot, £12.49, Gisela Graham

TRUE BLUE Wilson four-seater sofa in Indigo house linen mix, £1,699, The Cotswold Company

BEACH FINDS Indigo Coastal framed art prints, £177 for three, beachhouseart.co.uk