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Also called the Hamptons look, the elegant beach-inspired setting you see is quite simple to put together! Despite its elegant atmosphere, you don't actually have to spend a bomb to achieve it. Caroline Chin Geyler from furniture brand Arete Culture tells us how to do it in this one-minute video:
The look: A relaxed, beach-side living done in a classy and timeless way. It's all about light, brightness and colours from nature.
The colours: Blue, teal, sand, cloud (which is in-between a soft grey and barley) -- natural, unadulterated tones you're surrounded by everyday. Muted tones that literally work with anything!
Key pointers:
- The elegant, beach-inspired look is more about texture than prints
- Be refrained in your colour tone; less is more and the colours shouldn't "shout" at you
- Layering is key. For instance, if you have a dove grey-hued tray, you can layer it items in shades of darker grey .
- Accessories with shiny surfaces add an elegant touch, whereas greenery and flowers make it more nature-inspired.
Caroline's must-haves:
Beautiful candles, especially for dining tables and dinner parties, are my number one recommendation. They give a visual as well as olfactory impact, which is important when engaging the senses and creating a beach-style atmosphere."
- Add your own natural elements. "It could be a rock, flowers, or shells -- like we used in the video. Anything with soft and sophisticated colours."