insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 05 - July 2015 | Page 67

INTERIORS NAUTICAL NICETIES This summer, outside is in, and when it comes to interiors, it’s the nautical designs that are riding the waves of fashion, and totally on trend. The coastal style – utilising blues, greens, whites, and golds in the colour palette, along with sensational stripes, funky ropes, weathered wood, and natural shells and rocks – has a relaxed, holiday feeling to it, creating an appeal that goes far beyond a simple home makeover. By adding a nautical touch to your rooms, you can enjoy the calm, cool, comfortable living space you’ve created. by Lisamarie Lamb Smarter Retail: Rope Doorstop Quirky and attractive, this doorstop made from nautical knotted rope is a great way to add a bit of fun to your coastal-themed living room. Made from jute in a cross over design, this doorstop is hardwearing and charming. £45 www.notonthehighstreet.com It’s all about finding the right textures; after all, being at the beach is perfect for experiencing the rough, the smooth, and everything in between. So how can you make your home shipshape and seaworthy? Here are just a few ideas. LOUNGE Leonhard Pfeifer: Abbey Wood Sideboard Pebbles to Sand: Boat Bookcase This stunning piece of furniture will fit right into your nautically inspired living