Nautical simplicity

This month's style tip focusses on bringing an ocean breeze into your home. Try shades of soothing blues and natural hessians to give a cool yet cozy feel to your room.

Baker lifestyle - Beachcomber collection

Sanderson - 'Netherfield stripe'

Create a combination of quirky nautical patterns, like seashells in the Baker Lifestyle Beachcomber collection, and elegant stripes, such as Sanderson's 'Netherfield stripe' to bring a fun yet sophisticated atmosphere to your room. Use distressed white or wicker furniture to create that summer day vibe. Commit to the full look with some blue and white patterned tiles - perfect for adding a handmade feel. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

or...

Personalise it!


Add a rustic touch by creating features out of shells collected from your holidays and twigs in tall elegant jars, or even small pieces of driftwood. Continue the theme onto the floor by having hessian rugs or neutral coloured honeycomb carpets.

Experiment with:

• Dashes of red, lifting and adding energy to the room
• Natural rope - to peg photos and reminders to