insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 113

INTERIORS

NAUTICAL NICETIES
This summer, outside is in, and when it comes to interiors, it’s the nautical designs that are riding
the waves of fashion, and totally on trend. The coastal style – utilising blues, greens, whites, and
golds in the colour palette, along with sensational stripes, funky ropes, weathered wood, and natural
shells and rocks – has a relaxed, holiday feeling to it, creating an appeal that goes far beyond a
simple home makeover. By adding a nautical touch to your rooms, you can enjoy the calm, cool,
comfortable living space you’ve created. by Lisamarie Lamb

Smarter Retail: Rope Doorstop
Quirky and attractive, this doorstop made
from nautical knotted rope is a great way
to add a bit of fun to your coastal-themed
living room. Made from jute in a cross over
design, this doorstop is hardwearing and
charming.
£45
www.notonthehighstreet.com

It’s all about finding the right textures; after all, being at the beach is
perfect for experiencing the rough, the smooth, and everything in
between. So how can you make your home shipshape and seaworthy?
Here are just a few ideas.

LOUNGE
Leonhard Pfeifer: Abbey Wood Sideboard

Pebbles to Sand: Boat Bookcase
This stunning piece of furniture will fit right
into your nautically inspired living room,
providing the perfect space to keep your
books, framed photos, or treasures. Hand
finished in a plain matt white paint, this
simple but effective bookcase will really
set the tone.
£95
www.pebblestosand.co.uk

BATHROOM
This gorgeous sideboard in crisp, cool blue and white hues set in an oak
veneered frame that is natural and beautiful is ideal for setting the coastal
theme in your living room. Plenty of storage means it not only looks good,
but it’s useful too.
£550
www.johnlewis.com

Live, Laugh, Love: Beach House
Mirror
Made in the style of a life buoy, this
fabulous mirror would set off a nautical
bathroom perfectly, and the rope
detail really ties in the theme.
£14.95
www.livelaughlove.co.uk

Steven Bowler: Driftwood Inspired Coffee Table

The Basket Room:
Jenliza Bathroom Basket
This wonderful handwoven (by
Jenliza in rural Kenya) natural sisal
basket is the perfect way to keep
your laundry at bay whilst keeping
with the nautical theme. This
particular basket is a one off, but
if it’s gone, there are plenty of other
gorgeous items to choose from.
£33
www.thebasketroom.com

This rustic table, made from reclaimed wood and painted with a distressed
feel to create the nautical look you are going for, is a beautiful piece of art
as well as a lovely addition to any living room. Each item is made to order.
£139
www.stevenbowlerdesigns.co.uk

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