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10 essentials for a waterfront home

wp:paragraph The fine weather is here, the holidays are fast approaching and the desire for the beach and the open sea is growing. What if we helped you...

Design MarketMay 2022
wp:paragraph The fine weather is here, the holidays are fast approaching and the desire for the beach and the open sea is growing. How about we help you wait it out with our 10 must-have pieces for the perfect waterside home? The fine weather is here, the holidays are fast approaching and the desire for the beach and the open sea is growing. How about we help you wait it out with our 10 must-have pieces for the perfect waterside home? /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph First and foremost, you need to know how to create the ideal atmosphere. To do this, you'll want to use colours that evoke the world of the sea, with shades of blue, beige and sand. Above all, you need to know how to create the right atmosphere. To do this, we'll be choosing colours that evoke the world of the sea, with shades of blue, beige and sand. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph We'll be choosing natural materials such as terracotta (1), wicker (2), linen (3) and wood (4). We'll be choosing natural materials such as terracotta (1), wicker (2), linen (3) and wood (4). /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16763, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Having said that, let's get down to business and take a look at our 10 essential pieces for a waterfront home. Having said that, let's get down to business and take a look at our 10 must-have pieces for a waterfront home. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 1 - The deckchair 1 - The deckchair /wp:heading wp:paragraph This is perhaps the most emblematic piece of seaside furniture. Whether folding, sober or imposing, every year designers come up with new and original collections to suit all tastes. This is perhaps the most iconic piece of seaside furniture. Whether folding, sober or imposing, every year designers come up with new and original collections to suit all tastes. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16764, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Our favourites Our favourites /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16766, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Artek 43 Lounge Chair, Alvar Aalto Artek 43 Lounge Chair, Alvar Aalto Artek 43 Lounge Chair, Alvar Aalto /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16767, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Gufram "Alvar" chaise longue by Giuseppe Raimondi Gufram "Alvar" chaise longue by Giuseppe Raimondi Gufram "Alvar" chaise longue by Giuseppe Raimondi /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16768, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage teak and leather chaise longue by A. Pamino Vintage teak and leather chaise longue by A. Pamino Vintage teak and leather chaise longue by A. Pamino /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 2 - Wicker and rattan accessories 2 - Wicker and rattan accessories /wp:heading wp:paragraph Wicker and rattan are a great way to decorate! A few baskets, hats, bags or tote bags hung on the walls will create a warm, natural atmosphere. For a successful decor, use wicker and rattan to your heart's content! A few baskets, hats, bags or tote bags hung on the walls will create a warm, natural atmosphere. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16769, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © Ralph Lauren Home Photo credit: © Ralph Lauren Home /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16770, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © Home Villa Photo credit: © Home Villa /wp:image wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph Wicker and rattan selection Wicker and rattan selection /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16771, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage wicker sewing basket Vintage wicker sewing basket Vintage wicker sewing basket /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16772, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Picnic basket and wicker seat Picnic basket and wicker seat Picnic basket and wicker seat /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16773, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Rattan flowerbed Rattan flowerbed Rattan flowerbed /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 3 - Lanterns 3 - Lanterns /wp:heading wp:paragraph Scattered here and there in your interior, or grouped together on a windowsill, lanterns give that seaside spirit we love so much. Don't be afraid to play around with the sizes and colours of the lanterns, and when night falls, switch them on for a cosy atmosphere to die for. Scattered here and there in your home, or grouped together on a windowsill, lanterns give that seaside feel we love so much. Don't be afraid to play around with the sizes and colours of the lanterns, and when night falls, switch them on for a cosy atmosphere to die for. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16774, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © Deavita Photo credit: © Deavita /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 4 - Pottery 4 - Pottery /wp:heading wp:paragraph As we said at the beginning of this article, the decorative elements to choose are those made from natural materials. What could be better than adding pottery to your home to create a chic, bohemian atmosphere? As we said at the beginning of this article, the best decorative elements are those made from natural materials. What better way to create a chic, bohemian atmosphere than with pottery in your home! /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16775, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Our selection of pottery Our selection of pottery /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16777, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen Ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen Ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16778, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Ceramic vases by Gerhard Liebenthron Ceramic vases by Gerhard Liebenthron Ceramic vases by Gerhard Liebenthron /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16779, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Stoneware lamp by Soholm Stentoj Stoneware lamp by Soholm Stentoj Stoneware lamp by Soholm Stentoj /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16780, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Fat Lava vase Fat Lava vase Fat Lava vase /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 5 - Pretty cushions 5 - Pretty cushions /wp:heading wp:paragraph To bring that much-loved feeling of laziness to the waterside, choose pretty, soft cushions, preferably in shades of blue, sand or beige. To bring that much-loved feeling of farniente to the water's edge, choose pretty, soft cushions, preferably in shades of blue, sand or beige. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16782, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © Tine K Home Photo credit: © Tine K Home /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 6 - Decorative objects with a maritime touch 6 - Decorative objects with a maritime touch /wp:heading wp:paragraph Bring the seaside into your home with unmistakable decorative elements! Sculptures, ceramics, canvases - find pieces with nautical details. Bring the seaside into your home with unmistakable design elements! A sculpture, a ceramic, a canvas, find pieces with marine details. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16784, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Other ideas Other ideas /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16786, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Ceramic sailboat Ceramic sailboat Ceramic sailboat /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16787, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Ceramics by Gunnar Nylund Ceramics by Gunnar Nylund Ceramics by Gunnar Nylund /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16788, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Decorative shell Decorative shell Decorative shell Decorative shell /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16789, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Wall-mounted coat rack Wall-mounted coat rack Wall-mounted coat rack /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 7 - The Acapulco chair 7 - The Acapulco chair /wp:heading wp:paragraph Its name is enough to take you on a journey. This icon of contemporary design was created in the 1950s in Mexico by a local craftsman whose name remains a mystery. It's a timeless piece of seaside design. Its name already takes us on a journey. This icon of contemporary design was created in the 1950s in Mexico by a local craftsman whose name remains a mystery. It's a timeless piece of seaside design. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16791, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © Sklum Photo credit: © Sklum /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 8 - Linen 8 - Linen /wp:heading wp:paragraph Choose natural materials such as linen or cotton. Always remember to favour colours in keeping with our theme. You can decorate your table with a pretty plain or patterned tablecloth, or choose a pretty bedspread. But be careful not to overdo the stripes! Too many stripes are hard on the eyes. Choose natural materials like linen or cotton. Always remember to favour colours in keeping with our theme. You can adorn your table with a pretty plain or patterned tablecloth, or choose a pretty bedspread. But be careful not to overdo the stripes! Too many stripes are hard on the eye. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16792, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © archzine Photo credit: © archzine /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 9 - Objects made of rope 9 - Objects made of rope /wp:heading wp:paragraph Reminiscent of the ropes used on boats, designers have used rope on many objects. Here is a selection just for you: Reminiscent of the ropes used on boats, designers have used rope on many objects. Here's a selection just for you: /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16798, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Rope armchair Rope armchair Rope armchair /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16797, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Table lamp, Audoux Minet Table lamp, Audoux Minet Table lamp, Audoux Minet /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16795, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Mirror with braided rope frame Mirror with braided rope frame Mirror with braided rope frame /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "40px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 10 - The shaker 10 - The shaker /wp:heading wp:paragraph The final piece in the perfect waterside ambience is the shaker! There's nothing like a little refreshment on a sunny day. It's also a great piece of decoration, and very much on trend at the moment. The final piece for the perfect waterside ambience is the shaker! There's nothing like a little refreshment on a sunny day. It's also a great piece of decoration, and very much on trend at the moment. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16799, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: © Sugar and Charm Photo credit: © Sugar and Charm /wp:image wp:paragraph Shakers for every taste Shakers for every taste /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16802, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Red Bohemian cut crystal shaker Red Bohemian cut crystal shaker Red Bohemian cut crystal shaker /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16801, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Cocktail shaker by Jo Laubner Cocktail shaker by Jo Laubner Cocktail shaker by Jo Laubner /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16803, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Gold Merkuria bartender set Gold Merkuria bartender set Gold Merkuria bartender set /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16804, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Crackled glass shaker Crackled glass shaker Crackled glass shaker /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Marie Laplantine Marie Laplantine /wp:paragraph

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