Whitewashed walls contrasting with cerulean accessories, muted but cosy textures, simple rustic wooden furniture – coastal style is iconic. In this brand new book from the makers of Country Homes & Interiors magazine, take a tour of some of our favourite seaside homes and find out how to channel this timeless aesthetic in your own house, wherever you live. We’ll also share tips on how to embrace the look without going overboard on trinkets, and explore how to add coastal charm to your everyday life, from recipes reminiscent of childhood seaside holidays to nature-inspired crafts.
COASTAL COTTAGES
TURN THE TIDE • Bring the texture and colours of the seaside to your interiors with a scheme that channels shingle and sand, seaglass blues and rockpool finds
SEA FARING • Russell Jarvis gathered design inspiration from far and near to make over a run-down property, turning it into his perfect coastal home
HOME AT LAST • Having often walked past their dream property over the years, Rich and Emma Proud finally became its owners and turned it into a comfortable home for three generations of their family
By the seaside • Fun takes on traditional coastal dishes
COASTAL ELEGANCE • Lindsey and Dave Parker have breathed new life into an outdated property, transforming it into a bright and airy, beautifully thought-out dream home
Shell seeking • Next time you collect shells, think about the remarkable creatures that once called them home. Here’s your beachcombing guide
Coastal crafts • Add some seaside chic to your home with these beachy makes
SAFE HARBOUR • Rescuing a decaying stone-built cottage in a Cornish fishing village has given Phil and Louise Smith and their family the chance to create the retreat of their dreams
BREATHING SPACE • Finding an idyllic retreat in the rolling Devon countryside has brought balance to Rebecca and Simon Walker’s busy working lives
Fresh and clean • Natural, effective and toxin-free, these easy-to-make cleaning products will keep your home spick, span and smelling amazing
ESCAPE ROUTE • Swapping city for coast, Skye O’Neill and Jamie Corner have created a peaceful retreat in the quaint town of Whitstable
Be a little shellfish • Make the most of what the seaside has to offer with these recipes for locally caught seafood
FIT FOR A KING • A cottage that was once owned by royalty has been transformed into a relaxed and cosy retreat by owners Jolene and Jason Marshall
TURNING TIDES • When Jack Rebours and Marc Thompson discovered a run-down townhouse on the Isle of Wight, they set about putting their unique stamp on this forever home
Sweet memories • Recreate your childhood summers with these delightful takes on traditional seaside treats
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Country Homes & Interiors: Coastal Cottages