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Introduce a cool, coastal vibe into your home this summer. Start with a soft, neutral palette in sandy tones, adding a dash of pastel blue to evoke the seaside sky. There are no decorative shells in sight here! Instead, keep the look modern by using tactile fabrics in cushions and throws, warm rattan furniture pieces and homewares in organic shapes to capture the essence of nautical life.
Stackable rattan cushions that can double as ottoman-style seating or side tables. Palma cushion $49.95 each from Domayne.
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Indoors or out, these sleek, white lanterns are perfect for summersunset entertaining. Living lantern, medium $39.95, large $49.95 from Domayne.
Straight from the marina to the dining table; these decorative rope balls look stunning in groups of three. Rope balls, medium $70 each from Habitat Living.
A textural white-wash lamp base teamed with an oversize natural Abaca shade makes for a great statement piece. MRD Cocoon lamp $269 from Habitat Living.
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Gentle waffle fabric in the perfect seaside tone of blue, mixed with tactile coral-like cushions. Jetty sea-blue cushion, Crete shell cushion $44.95 each from Jedo’s Beach House.
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Complement vessels in organic shapes with arrangements of driftwood sticks and tortured willow.