Peninsula Living: A Relaxed, Resort-Style Look You’ll Adore

Soft, sandy tones

Make your interior feel like an oasis with serene colours inspired by the coastline. Layer soft tones of sand, taupe and pebble grey in soft furnishings, furniture, wallpaper and flooring. For walls, think warm white to open up and brighten your interiors.

The look is robust and low-key – choose sturdy, comfortable furniture and removable slipcovers that can be tossed in the washing machine. With the focus on indoor-outdoor living, it’s important to choose finishes that are durable and simple to clean, such as tiled floors for general areas and high-quality stone benchtops and cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms that are easy to wipe down.

Lashings of light

Maximise natural light and boost your indoor-outdoor connection by opting for minimalist window coverings, such as breezy linen sheers in white or cream.

Other options for window furnishings that work with this look include white Veri Shades, which are a new vertical blind-sheer curtain combo that works beautifully on patio doors. Alternatively, consider white venetian blinds or plantation shutters for windows, which are a practical choice if you want to be able to control light, privacy and breezes. For wet rooms such as bathrooms and laundries, opt for styles in aluminium or timber-look polystyrene that won’t be damaged by moisture.

Blonde timber

Natural timber is a must for this look. Opt for furniture with simple, pared-back lines in warm, blonde-tone timber with a raw or weathered feel. Add texture and interest with one or two slatted pieces, such as a bench seat at the end of the bed or a console in the living room.

When it comes to kitchen and bathroom joinery, consider textured Classic Oak with a Chalk finish to emphasise the coastal vibe. Finish off with low-key, brushed stainless-steel or chrome handles and tapware.

Natural textures

Add a rustic flavour with furniture and accessories in natural fibres such as rattan, jute and coir. Small touches work best, such as woven natural pendant shades, bedside tables with rattan drawer fronts, a jute rug, and one or two planters in earthy, natural fibres. Evoke memories of holiday Happy Hour with a rattan bar cart decked out with glasses and cocktail ingredients (guaranteed to bring a smile to guests’ faces).

When it comes to soft furnishings, texture is key. Opt for tactile fabrics and flooring that cries out to be touched, such as linen or linen-mix upholstery for sofas and armchairs, fringed scatter cushions, textured throws and chunky, loop-pile carpet in bedrooms and quiet spaces.

Touches of blue

Ground the scheme and create contrast by introducing accents of oceanic blue through artwork and accessories, such as cushions and throws on the sofa and bed. Include different shades of blue – from pale blue through to deep indigo to create a softly layered look.