Life’s a beach

The essence of coastal style is emerging as one of the most popular looks this year. Here, we take a look at how to get the nautical look in your home

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1. Sail away – these handmade Jolly Sailing Boats, £10.50, will fit the nautical theme perfectly. They are available in red or blue from Aspen & Brown. Visit www.aspenandbrown.com, or call 0845 371 1171 for a mail order catalogue.

2. Deck-chair stripes on blinds and loose covers, or sun-bleached neutrals on soft, washable fabrics such as pure cotton are just some of the choices for beachfront style. Try Malabar’s Moka collection of handloom fabrics. All £25.50 a metre from www.malabar.co.uk

3. If you adore life on the ocean wave, a replica rowing boat which doubles as a coffee table could appeal. A boat coffee table, £189.99, at online company notonthehighstreet is just one nautical-style product on offer. Call 0845 259 1359, or visit www.notonthehighstreet.com

4. There’s no need to go fishing if you have a shoal of fish diving and darting across a wall. Brume’s shoal of fish wall stickers start from £9. Visit www.brumebasics.co.uk

5. Don’t forget little sailors – treat them to a ship’s funnel-style storage stool, £99, with a jaunty red and white ship’s flag on the seat. Available from Nautical Living. Visit www.nautical-living.co.uk

6. Even landlubbers could enjoy Aspen & Brown’s seaside-style accessories such as the Nautical Rope Doorstop, £27.50. See www.aspenandbrown.com