Decorating: 10 Ways to Bring Beach Hut Style Back From Your Travels
Give new meaning to the term ‘post-holiday blues’ with these coastal cabin-inspired interiors
Who wishes they were still on holiday? Preferably in a cosy cabin by the sea, where you can relax and recuperate while gazing out at the distant horizon? Missing it already? Then keep hold of that peaceful holiday state of mind and bring it into your home by adding a hint of beach hut chic to your space.
Aim for pared back and elegant – rather than stacked full of nautical knick-knacks – incorporating pastel paints, touches of blue, plenty of wood and the odd stripe for a subtle injection of coastal charm that will suit any setting.
Aim for pared back and elegant – rather than stacked full of nautical knick-knacks – incorporating pastel paints, touches of blue, plenty of wood and the odd stripe for a subtle injection of coastal charm that will suit any setting.
Create a boot room
If you’ve been inspired to keep up your holiday regime of long, sea-splattered walks in all weathers (a must for us Brits), assign a designated spot in your home for wet wellies and raincoats. Any small wall can yield useful storage if you select multi-purpose pieces, like this clever combination of seat, cupboard, shelf, hooks and baskets.
If you’ve been inspired to keep up your holiday regime of long, sea-splattered walks in all weathers (a must for us Brits), assign a designated spot in your home for wet wellies and raincoats. Any small wall can yield useful storage if you select multi-purpose pieces, like this clever combination of seat, cupboard, shelf, hooks and baskets.
Distress to impress
Painted wood is a big part of this look, so why not spruce up an old piece of furniture with some chalky paint? Have a browse online for tips on paint distressing before taking a brush to your favourite dresser…
Discover which type of paint is best for which job
Painted wood is a big part of this look, so why not spruce up an old piece of furniture with some chalky paint? Have a browse online for tips on paint distressing before taking a brush to your favourite dresser…
Discover which type of paint is best for which job
Choose painted panelling
Add instant cabin fever to your bathroom with classic tongue and groove. This inexpensive panelling can be used to transform a bathroom in just a few hours. Keep colours bright and breezy and embrace the holiday haven you’ve created.
Add instant cabin fever to your bathroom with classic tongue and groove. This inexpensive panelling can be used to transform a bathroom in just a few hours. Keep colours bright and breezy and embrace the holiday haven you’ve created.
Rework an old favourite
It’s hard to improve on classic tongue and groove, but for an updated take on picturesque panelling, turn your boards sideways. The horizontal lines created in this bedroom give a cosy clapboard effect that’s enhanced with soft quilts in seaside hues.
It’s hard to improve on classic tongue and groove, but for an updated take on picturesque panelling, turn your boards sideways. The horizontal lines created in this bedroom give a cosy clapboard effect that’s enhanced with soft quilts in seaside hues.
Weave in some stripes
What better pattern than the simple stripe for showing your home a little cabin charm? Whether deckchair style or teensy ticking, striped fabrics add depth and character to a beach-themed space.
What better pattern than the simple stripe for showing your home a little cabin charm? Whether deckchair style or teensy ticking, striped fabrics add depth and character to a beach-themed space.
Refresh your neutrals
Try this cool colour combo to give your interior a quick summer lift. Eye-catching aqua cushions paired with shades of soft grey and white create a statement scheme that can easily be updated. In colder weather, swap the turquoise cushions for rich shades of navy or charcoal and add texture with woollen blankets and sheepskin throws.
Try this cool colour combo to give your interior a quick summer lift. Eye-catching aqua cushions paired with shades of soft grey and white create a statement scheme that can easily be updated. In colder weather, swap the turquoise cushions for rich shades of navy or charcoal and add texture with woollen blankets and sheepskin throws.
Stick to sheers
Bright, seaside interiors rely on lots of light, so make sure your window treatments are doing you justice. Sheer linen Roman blinds are an elegant choice, because they look pretty when open and can be left closed in rooms where privacy is an issue. Pick a fabric with a loose weave – the paler the better for a window screen.
Bright, seaside interiors rely on lots of light, so make sure your window treatments are doing you justice. Sheer linen Roman blinds are an elegant choice, because they look pretty when open and can be left closed in rooms where privacy is an issue. Pick a fabric with a loose weave – the paler the better for a window screen.
Save space for a stove
Make your cabin-inspired living room last longer than your tan by kitting it out for all seasons. A wood-burning stove will provide energy-efficient heat as well as a charming focal point.
TELL US…
What design ideas inspired you on your holidays this year? Share your thoughts or snaps in the Comments below.
Make your cabin-inspired living room last longer than your tan by kitting it out for all seasons. A wood-burning stove will provide energy-efficient heat as well as a charming focal point.
TELL US…
What design ideas inspired you on your holidays this year? Share your thoughts or snaps in the Comments below.
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