Summer Edit in Blue

 

Tropical Coastal Style - Get The Look

blue plate; glasses;  napkins;  salad plate;  pillow cover ; baskets;  striped bolster;  lamp; floral sham;  shower curtain; rug

Introduce seaside blues into your home for summer.

Summer is all about casual style and easy living. Think comfy sofas covered in cotton slipcovers, cushions in stripes and bold motifs and nautical themed rugs scattered across the floor. What is summer without the natural textures of rattan and driftwood and treasures that come from the sea.  All of these ingredients combine to fill a beach house with breezy, effortless style. Taking your design cues from the colors of sea and sand ~ nothing looks more beachy than the classic combination of blue and white. 

Melissah xox

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Hamptons Style : Shades of Blue

 

 

Choosing key pieces to create a timeless Hamptons interior.

Start with the style of architecture - 
is it grand and classical or relaxed and informal?

Try to incorporate an indoor/outdoor flow to take advantage of the coastal lifestyle. Focus on getting the furniture layout right, creating balance and harmony and maximising the natural light. Think about effective mood lighting. Try to include textures through the use of natural materials in homewares and furniture that is sustainable and authentic with subtle colours and textural effects. Consider materials such as untreated and recycled wood, chunky wool, linen, leather, suede, bamboo, coral and ceramics. Surfaces can be handcrafted or rustic.

Sofas should be above all be comfortable and practical. Whether you choose a fully upholstered sofa or a more casual wicker look, both will work well in a beach house or Hamptons style home.  Rattan and wicker furniture are popular in seaside themes because they are flexible, durable, lightweight and ideal for stylish couches, chairs, tables and ottomans. Outdoor furniture should also reflect the natural theme ~ consider driftwood, bamboo, rattan, cane and wicker pieces teamed with cushions and throws.

Melissah xox

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Summer Blues

 

 

Summer lovin' in shades of blue

Inspired by summer skies and sparkling water
this palette of blue and white is as fresh as an ocean breeze.
This popular colour combo helps bring the inside in
and celebrates the best of an Aussie summer spent at the beach.

Melissah xox

Images via 1, 2, 3 Coastal Style, 4, 5 Blue Hydrangea, 6, 7 Coastal Style, 8

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Blue Living

Life's A Breeze

Whether you've got a beach house overlooking the water or you are simply inspired by coastal living, decorating in a palette of seaside blues will bring a coastal feel to you home.
Reminiscent of deep oceans, summer skies and shimmering pools
shades of blue will create a relaxed, calming mood in your home.

Melissah xox

Images via 1, 2 Michelled 2711, 3-6 Polly Wredfor, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Coastal Style

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Indigo Days

 

 

The hottest shade of blue this season is indigo!

Indigo is the richer, more contemporary brother to navy. 

A deep, dreamy colour that sits confidently between blue and black. 

This colour looks great splashed on a wall as a feature colour.

A great practical colour for sofas, rugs and chairs.

It also works a treat as an accent colour for cushions, throws, ceramics and art.

This inky blue is beautifully suited to beach house decorating.

Melissah xox

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