You may not want to commit to buoys on the walls and swathes of nautical rope around your patio, but there are plenty of chic, on-trend elements of maritime and coastal styling that can look great in any garden.
Garden furniture
Steamer chairs in teak are perfect for recreating the sophisticated look of a classic cruise ship, and deckchairs are a wonderful choice for bringing fun and colour to your seating area. Wooden pieces with a limewashed effect mimic the weathering caused by the salty sea air, and choosing rattan garden furniture in grey tones creates a lovely coastal aesthetic. Fans of the distinctive New England look will love the Supremo Carina range in driftwood grey.
Shells and fishing nets
Try displaying a collection of seashells in a pretty bowl as a subtle table centrepiece, and use draped fishing netting on the underside of your gazebo roof for a beach shack vibe. Next time you’re on a beach walk, collect interesting pieces of driftwood to pretty up a planted border, and consider painting your fences white to function as a backdrop for vibrant planting in blue pots.
Grasses and succulents
Use pale gravel or shingle instead of mulch to cover planting areas. Variable-leaved sea holly and viper’s bugloss produce stunning blue flowers, and plants like thrift, sea kale and rosemary add to the coastal look. Mix ornamental grasses such as foxtail barley with the delicate purple of mallows for a convincingly seaside style.
Try out a few of these touches and you’ll feel like you’re on a seaside holiday all year round!
