There’s nothing like the prospect of an endless summer, soaring temperatures and azure-blue skies to put you in a sunny frame of mind.
And with a Mediterranean climate on our doorstep, all the more reason to soak up indoor-outdoor living.
Think Moroccan-inspired tiles, Italian ceramics, Spanish tableware, French style linens, Sicilian lemon motifs and a gallery wall to showcase your favourite strip of coastal scenery.
Here’s how to evoke a taste of the Med and bring the riviera vibe into your living space…
1. Lemons Linen Bread Baskets (Set of 2), £40, Sophie Allport
Naturally breathable, linen bread baskets wick away moisture, allowing your baguette or artisan loaf stay fresh and crusty. And the hand-painted lemons add a touch of summer charm to a kitchen table.
2. Ceramic Tapas Bowls Set of Three, £24.50, Oliver Bonas
Illustrated with vine tomatoes, green peppers and sardines, these tapas bowls are perfecto for small bites.
3. Florrial Blue Tiles (20cm x 20cm), £30.75 (£1.23 per tile), Topps Tiles
Artfully effortless, you can’t beat the timeless beauty of mosaic tiles, especially soft blues and greys teamed with reclaimed timber, natural stone and marble. Suitable for floors and walls for a cohesive scheme.
4. Blue Lemon (Not the White Lotus Variety) Bust Statue, £360, CASA By Josephine Jenno
A thing of beauty and a real statement piece, this hand-painted Sicilian ceramic vase with its vivid colours is ideal for bunches of wild flowers; setting the tone for relaxed, island living.
5. Studio Collection Canvas Art Prints: Road To The Sea Canvas Print, from £34.30 (was £49), 30 x 40cm; Seaside Parasols Canvas Print, £34.30 (was £49), 30 x 40cm; unframed, rest of items from a selection, Desenio
Get the look…. channel the coastal connection with a gallery wall capturing sun-soaked days on the beach, the golden hour glow in a convertible; and you’re in the driving seat for the coastal road trip of your dreams.
6. Lemon Ceramic Striped Desk & Table Lamp, £56 (was £85), Oliver Bonas
With its pretty sky-blue striped shade and whimsy lemon-shaped base, this table lamp evokes thoughts of relaxed escapism with warm, accent lighting.
7. Joelle Rattan Chair, £295, Graham And Green
With its gentle curves, scalloped back and natural finish, this perfectly sized rattan chair is easy on the eye and captures the spirit of Mediterranean living. Style with a blue summery cotton throw, or faux fur with the switch in seasons.
8. Palm Mosaic Small Side Plate, £12, Rockett St George
Up your tablescape, or create a Med-style decorative plate wall… this palm mosaic can be hung individually or in a cluster.
9. Mediterranean Stairs Poster, £10.47 (was £17.45), 30 x 40cm; oak frame, £18.70 (was £22), 30 x 40cm, Poster Store
The iconic stone steps and whitewashed homes of Santorini keeps the mood relaxed, carefree and infuses some Greek charm.
10. OHS 2-Seater Indoor/Outdoor Lemon Print Bench Pad – White/Blue, £7 (was £17), Online Home Shop
Introducing a colourful lemon printed bench pad brings the outdoors in – and a joyous way to give tired garden seating a new boost and refresh with its Moroccan-inspired print… long live the holiday spirit!
* Prices correct at time of going to press
