Bring the seaside into your home by channelling coastal chic
You don’t have to live by the sea to enjoy the calming qualities of coastal living. Bring the seaside into your home by channelling coastal chic with a few well-chosen home accessories. The ocean has always provided a wealth of inspiration for artists and designers alike.
The new summer Dior Maison Aquarius collection was designed by Cordelia de Castellane and was inspired by the river that flows past the mill at Mr Dior’s country home in Milly-la-Forêt, a haven of peace where he found refuge far away from Paris’ hustle and bustle. “Thus protected from any neighbours, with only the sight of my flowers, my canals and my little pond, I can hear peace in the sound of the bells of Milly”, he wrote in his memoirs. Choose natural hues taken from classic seaside scenes, from sea blues to sandy beiges. Classic aquatic motifs, like coral and shells, will add instant character to your home. Here’s our edit of the best available online now …
Main featured image and above: Aquarius collection; www.dior.com
Hand-blown water glass with fish, €170, at Dior.
Saint Jacques ceramic dinner plate, €76.80, at Suzie McAdam.
Yellow stipe earthenware plate, €11.99, at Zara Home.
Beige fish-shaped vase, €29.99, at H&M Home.
Shell vase, Ferm Living, €95, at Arnotts.
Big Fish glass jar, from €105, at The Old Mill Stores.
Shoal Of Fish rectangular tray, €39, at The Blue Door.
Mango wood fish plate, Urban Nature Culture, €23, at Brown Thomas.
