Oh we do like to be beside the seaside – whether we’re lucky enough to wake up to sounds of gently lapping waves or we’re miles from the nearest beach. The easy breezy style and aesthetic of the coast is a major aspect of what makes it so appealing; the white washed timbers, the rustic sensibility, the natural fibres and the all-important nautical stripes are endlessly appealing, whisking us away to sunny days spent in white shorts and fishermen’s jumpers and messing around on boats. Here’s how to bring a whisper of the sea into your home.

By Nancy Alsop
July 2023