OCEAN BLUES

FROM MEDITERRANEAN HUES TO AQUA AND INDIGO, COOL BLUES ARE WHERE IT’S AT, SAYS SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

Pair apretty scalloped shade with acobalt blue stripe base –and you have an eyecatching centrepiece, ideal for aside table or dresser

Paisley fern/lapis blue wallpaper,£98 per roll, Fiona HowardWallpapers Apaisley print creates awonderful contrast, especially if you paper afeature wall and border it with white. Style with Turkishhammam towels to brighten up abathroom, or arattanaccent chair would make agreat finishing touch.

From piercing bright skies and turquoise seas to Greek island homes –nothing fires the imagination and soothes the spirits quite like pleasing shades of blue. To channel those positivevibes, we’ve rounded up the best blue homewares to shop right now…

This exciting new S/S bedding collection from award-winning designer Matthew Williamson celebrates his love for nature, with big blousy blooms, pacificblue petals, touches of teal and vibrant florals. Bright and beautiful.

Blue ceramic pineapple ice bucket, £40, Talking Tables

Funky and fun, this eye-catching ice bucket cries outfor sundowners. Bound to be aconversation-starter, too.

All eyes will be on this hero piece –which is crying out for atop spot on your mantle or bookcase.

Blue glass yala jug, £24.95 (tumblers from aselection), Heavenly Homes And Gardens

Channel the art of Mediterranean living, with an indigo glassjug for wine, water and al-fresco entertaining.

Holly 2.5 seat sofa in deep turquoise cotton matt velvet, £1,735, Sofa.com

With its suave upholstery in this standout shade, this looks like amodern take on mid-century style. And that deep cushioned seat and choice of English Oak or Mahogany legs certainly make it worth the splurge.

When it comes to relaxed tablescaping, these washed denim-look napkins feel

Coastal stonewareblue dinner set –16 piece, £49, ProCook

Amustfor casual get-togethers, this blue stripe stoneware has afetching French farmhouse feel. Think sea views, olive groves and great company

Ocean star fish sharing bowl, £7; star fish plate, £2.50; ocean swirl tumblers –4 pack, £8; ocean swirl wine glasses –4 pack, £8, and ocean Print Plate, £2.50, B&M stores from mid-late Feb Whether it’s catch of the day or recreating some of your favourite holiday street food, this new Ocean collection is tailormade for mezze dips.

These plush plumes will add personality to any space. Agreatcolour combo for some mix-and-match styling, too.

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