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Bring seaside style into your living room

Ease into summer with pebble shades, weather-worn textures and seaside motifs for a modern nautical scheme.

Forget bold, nautical shades – this look is all about a soft, grown-up coastal palette. Start by choosing a classic sofa shape in a pale shade of sea green.

Texture is key to preventing this look becoming too tonal. Wooden-plank-style wallpaper, bare wood fl ooring and a pebble-inspired rug add both warmth and interest.

Search out sea-worn objects from holidays or the high street, such as shells, ropes and buoys for an affordable short cut to instant character.

Display a collection of vintage and contemporary postcards on driftwood offcuts, using natural twine and mini wooden pegs to secure in place.

For a wall gallery with a beach-house twist, pin rope offcuts behind framed snaps of favourite holiday destinations.

Mix shoreline colours with classic seaside details.

Use the tops of picture frames as a place to display favourite shells, pebbles and beachcombed treasures.

Create a relaxed coffee table display by mixing colourful blooms with delicate foliage in a jug.