Summer blues..

I hope we have all managed to enjoy some rest & relaxation this summer despite the weather!! Sun, sea and clear blue skies is all we ever dream of when we plan our summer holidays. I love the coast and I'm always looking at new ways to bring the seaside home with me. So, to keep that revitalised feeling a little longer before the cold, dark evenings return, try some of these ideas to recreate that coastal look in your home. 

Choose a light coloured sofa and cover in a mix of white, blue and grey patterned cushions, add a seagrass rug, rattan furniture and glass lanterns. 

Add a throw for those cooler evenings to snuggle up with.

Create a coastal feature in the corner of a room or on the stairs.

White wash walls, add a large mirror, take a piece of furniture and add the distressed look by painting  the item in cool beach tones; a good selection of chalk paint colours are available by Annie Sloan.

And finally...

Add scatter cushions, white washed linens and throws over the bed.

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