Decorating essentials for a waterside interior

wp:paragraph How about a change of scenery with seaside decor? Blue and white colours, natural materials and objects from the sea are the perfect way to decorate your holiday home. For a warm, natural, cheerful cocoon in holiday mode, find out all our tips for transforming your home! How about a change of scenery with seaside decor? Blue and white colours, natural materials and objects from the sea are the perfect way to decorate your holiday home. For a warm, natural, cheerful cocoon in holiday mode, find out all our tips for transforming your home! /wp:paragraph wp:heading Essential 1: Raw materials for authentic seaside decor Essential 1: Raw materials for authentic seaside decor /wp:heading wp:paragraph Choosing the right materials is essential for natural, original seaside decor! For a warm, cocooning feel, introduce elements of driftwood, a smooth, light-coloured natural material that's easy to find on the beach or nearby. Choosing the right materials is essential for a natural and original maritime décor! For a warm, cocooning feel, introduce elements of driftwood, a smooth, light-coloured natural material that's easy to find on or near the beach. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Also widely used in waterside decorating, sea rush, a highly resistant natural fibre, will enable you to dress up your holiday home, especially your floors, for water-resistant decoration. Also widely used for waterside decorating, sea rush is a highly resistant natural fibre that can be used to dress up your holiday home, especially your floors, for water-resistant decoration. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13905, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph To add a touch of softness to your room and bring to mind the interiors of boats, you can opt for a bleached wood floor. However, be careful about the room in which you place it, as parquet is not water-resistant and is damaged by salt. For high-traffic areas, opt for tiles (sand-coloured or mosaic tiles for more originality), a sure bet for maritime decorating and very hard-wearing. To add a touch of softness to your room and bring to mind the interiors of boats, you can opt for a bleached wood floor. However, be careful about the room in which you place it, as parquet is not water-resistant and gets damaged by salt. For high-traffic areas, opt for tiles (sand-coloured or mosaic tiles for greater originality), which are a safe bet for seaside decor and very hard-wearing. /wp:paragraph wp:heading Essential 2: Colours for a seaside interior Essential 2: Colours for a seaside interior /wp:heading wp:paragraph What could be better than neutral colours to remind you of the beach? White, linen, beige, light grey and terracotta will give your room a warm, authentic feel. What better way to evoke the beach than with neutral colours? White, linen, beige, light grey and terracotta will give your room a warm, authentic feel. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph But maritime decorating is also a sublime shade of blue that recalls the tones of the ocean and echoes escape and well-being. But maritime decoration is also a sublime shade of blue that recalls the tones of the ocean and echoes escape and well-being. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13907, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Vase Vase , 2. armchair Armchair , 3. vase Vase /wp:image wp:paragraph For a decoration in maritime tones, choose furniture by Flavio POLI Flavio POLI , Charles and Ray EAMES Charles and Ray EAMES or Einar JOHANSEN Einar JOHANSEN . /wp:paragraph wp:heading Indispensable 3: Furnishings for a 100% beach atmosphere Indispensable 3: Furnishings for a 100% beach atmosphere /wp:heading wp:paragraph To create a warm atmosphere, take particular care when choosing your lighting. Choose lamps made from natural materials such as rattan or driftwood for a fresh, original effect. For hanging lights and wall lamps, choose wicker and bamboo to add relief and a natural feel to your room. For a warm and inviting decor, take particular care when choosing your lights. Choose lamps made from natural materials such as rattan or driftwood for a fresh, original effect. For hanging lights and wall lamps, choose wicker and bamboo to add relief and a natural feel to your room. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13909, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Rattan furniture is the hottest trend in summer decorating, adding a touch of cachet to our interiors. Table Table , chair chair , TV stand TV stand ... rattan is available in a range of original designs! /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Choose a large rattan armchair by Rohe NOORDWOLDE Rohe NOORDWOLDE , Dirk VAN SLIEDREGT Dirk VAN SLIEDREGT or Janine ABRAHAM and Dirk JAN ROL Janine ABRAHAM and Dirk JAN ROL to enjoy the sunny days and decorate it with a pretty blue and white striped fouta for a guaranteed oceanic style. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph While wood and rattan furniture are essential for seaside decor, coloured furniture is also on trend. Of course, we're not talking about bright colours like green or red, but pastel colours like sky blue, pastel yellow or pastel green, which are close to the marine environment. For example, you could choose a sideboard or chest of drawers by Jiri JIROUTEK . /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "centre", "id":13910, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. chest of drawers chest of drawers , 2. armchair armchair , 3. sideboard sideboard , 4. Armchair Armchair /wp:image wp:paragraph To accentuate the holiday effect, install hanging armchairs like those by Nanna DITZEL Nanna DITZEL or a hammock in coloured fabric or macramé to dress up your terrace, your living room or your reading corner. Perfect your decor with a range of patterned cushions. /wp:paragraph wp:heading The essentials of typical seaside decor in a nutshell... The essentials of typical seaside decor in a nutshell... /wp:heading wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13911, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:heading The Design Market seaside shopping selection! The Design Market seaside shopping selection! /wp:heading wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13914, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Console Console , 2. Pair of lamps Pair of lamps , 3. Table centre Table centre , 4. Basket Basket /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13915, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Pair of vases Pair of vases , 2. Buffet Buffet , 3. Set of 4 chairs Set of 4 chairs , 4. Table Table /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13916, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Bench Bench , 2. Hanging lamp Hanging lamp , 3. set of 3 rugs set of 3 rugs , 4. planter planter /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13917, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Lamp Lamp , 2. Bedside table Bedside table , 3. Rug Rug , 4. Pair of benches Pair of benches /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13918, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Polar bear sculpture Polar bear sculpture , 2. Buffet Buffet , 3. Bed Bed , 4. Lithograph Lithograph /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":13919, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Sculpture voilier Sculpture voilier , 2. Enfilade Enfilade , 3. Pouf Pouf , 4. Sculpture coquillage Sculpture coquillage /wp:image wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Design Market Design Market /wp:paragraph

Decorating essentials for a waterside interior

Read our other blogs too

Whoppah explores: Eames Lounge Chair

At home with Michael

Whoppah explores: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Whoppah explores: Frank Lloyd Wright