Let this new look set you adrift on the tranquil shores of the Mediterranean
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Relax in a sea of tranquillity with this Fresh from the Med scheme
This trend is here to show you that you don’t have to leave your home to find rest and relaxation. Instead, allow us to transport you to the sun-kissed coastlines of southern France and Italy with this scheme that embodies laid-back vibes and cool, contemporary finishes.
To create that sought-after relaxed feel, blend blush, pistachio, sea blue and terracotta shades with delicate pastel tones. You can combine these block pastel colours with intricate details too; look for ceramic tiles printed with bold north African patterns. Traditional colours include blues, yellows, greens and whites, but for a finish that suits the freshness of this trend, choose the classic white and blue combo.
Layering is another key element to this look. Choose lightweight brushed cotton and linen in muted shades with cushions, throws and bedsheets, then mix and match your tableware and ceramics, and use natural wooden textures to polish off the look. These finishing touches will add comfort and personality to your space.
There’s also one texture in particular that really stands out in this scheme: rattan. From headboards to storage baskets, this natural material will add a tactile statement to your modern, Mediterranean space.
Bring a beach-like vibe to the dinner table with terracotta colours and light-wood furniture.
Estate 6-10-seater extending dining table, £899; Estate four-seater bench, £399; linen cushion in Plaster, £30; washed cotton cushion in Slate, £30; chevron knot jute rug, £100; Le Creuset stoneware coffee press, £57; West
Elm ceramic carafe vase, £25.50;
Original BTC Christie ceiling light,
£439, all John Lewis & Partners
Ikat cushion stripe in Mustard, £12.99, Dobbies
Retreat curved wooden tray, £50, Amara
Keep the bedroom feeling calm and peaceful with muted blush tones combined with natural wood textures.
Agra floor lamp, £65; Asri rattan double headboard, £175; Carafe clear glass, £15;
Core Pink Another Eden tufted leaf double bed set in White, £40; Devon Essentials divan double bed, £219; Estuary seagrass pouffe, £35; Groove coffee table, £195;
Olmo natural speckled oval platter, £25;
White Berber supersoft rug, £60, all Habitat
Relax and unwind in the tub with calming colours and fluffy towels.
Rattan tray, £10; wood and metal standing mirror, £8; round mirror, £18; rope storage basket, £12; loofah, £4; Egyptian towels, from £5; jacquard towel, from £6; body brush, £4; wooden bath tray, £15; soap dispenser, £8, all Matalan
Clockwise from top left: Sanctuary scatter cushion, £8, Matalan. Cottage wood beige matt wood-effect porcelain floor tile, £15 per sq m, B&Q. Eggshell paint in Get Plastered, £49.99 per 2.5L, Dowsing & Reynolds. Yellow pressed glass vase, £24, Beaumonde
Pay homage to the patterns of azulejo tiles with this bargain-buy dinnerware set. Discovery dinnerware, from £2, Wilko
Frayed edge linen placemats in Shell Pink, £9.95, The Grey Works
Reclaimed teak chunky coffee table, £275, Rose & Grey
Barcelona design stoneware milk jug, £8.95, Rex London
Modelo ceramic plant pot, £6.50, Oliver Bonas
Give the dining table modern edge with clean white and blue dinnerware and a spot of geometric pattern.
Laguiole cutlery set in Olive Wood, £230 for an 18-piece set and six place settings; wicker glass jug, £25; wicker glass tumbler, £7; lobster napkin, £8 for a set of two; cereal bowl, £6; dinner plate, £8, all John Lewis & Partners
Bring this scheme up to date with stripes and abstract face prints.
Piped organic cotton cushion, £8; face cushion, £8; thick pink stripe throw, £12; Grey and wood teapot, £10; Pink and wood jug, £5; Grey teacup and saucer, £6; Pink sugar bowl, £5; Grey teabag rest, £2.50; Woven basket with pompom, £20, all Matalan
For a contemporary colour combo that works with the Mediterranean theme, combine terracotta with deep reds and blush pinks.
Tassel trim towel, £4; Egyptian cotton bath towel, £9; stone tumbler, £2.50; carved metal tray, £15; bamboo bath rack, £10; boho floral bath mat, £8; large straw basket, £8; waffle border towel, £4, all B&M
Clockwise from top left: Starfloor tile retro Indigo Blue vinyl, £34.99 per sq m, Carpetright. Circle pompom edge cushion, £14, Next. Chalk paint in Chicago Grey, £21.95 per 1L, Annie Sloan. Lester blue floor tiles, £15.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain
Bamboo mirror, £9, George Home
Keep the restful retreat theme going in the bedroom with terracotta throws and plenty of rattan furnishings. Malibu duvet set,
£15; Blush throw,
£12; hanging eye mirror, £6; hanging tassel picture frame, £2; Heidi table lamp, £15; cane swirl mirror,
£20; cane side table, £15, all B&M
Bella pendant light in Natural Rattan, £59, Housecosy
Marvel clock in Cloud Grey, £25, Dobbies
Grey glass lantern, £14.99, Dobbies
Sea Green distressed jug, £35, Marquis & Dawe