Textures, colors and patterns dictate the look of the season.
MANILA, Philippines — There are some scents that bring back memories of occasions or moments that are important in our lives: a certain perfume, the scent of ripe mangoes or the sea.
Then there are visual cues that take us to places we love or have never been to. Take the color blue, which by itself can be meaningless but when paired with other colors, like white for example, or pattern and texture, the first thought that comes to mind is summer, the sea, relaxed afternoons and mornings lying in.
Pottery Barn gets your house ready with the spirit and energy of the season’s new collection. Soften and bring the sea vibe to your spaces with tropical prints and natural materials such as rattan, wicker, and bamboo.
Potter Barn Kids Lifeguard Tower Loft Bed
Faux potted areca palm, sago palm and orchid bring green to your corners; you can carry the tropical theme to your dining room with melamine plates and bowls painted with lush green leaves, and to the living room couch with the Kai leaf pillow cover.
Pottery Barn shows homeowners that wooden accents help conjure a beach feel with the Kali bar cart and Kelly woven palm lantern.
While you may take inspiration from the earthy tones and simplicity of design from nature, you can elevate your tropical theme with hints of gold from the rectangular coffee tables and nesting side tables.
Coastal styles are back with soft denims, sun-bleached colors, and driftwood finishes. For a more striking accent, play up the nautical theme with stripes, whites, and cool, blue hues — or even a pop of cherry — but limit these to key accent pieces such as throw pillows, candle holders and vases.
Marianna reversible duvet
Another approach to fully capture the seaside vibe is to extend your oceanic escape to the outside with Pottery Barn’s Cammeray, Hampstead, and Indio living and dining collections, which offer a diverse selection of home styling inspirations and bring a chic, beach resort feeling into your outdoor spaces.
Pottery Barn Kids offers summer fun for their personal spaces like new loft beds and lifeguard tower beds. Beach towels and bath wraps come in animal, mermaid, and unicorn prints.
For play dates and tea parties, they have eco-friendly plates made from 70 percent biodegradable bamboo fiber and come in a slew of quirky designs, such as dancing crabs, adorable kitties, mermaids and sharks.
If you can’t go to the beach every weekend, let the summer come to your home every day.
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Indio collection sectional
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