To get the look, go for natural textures - scour your local seashore or garden centre for shells, driftwood, pebbles and burnished glass and layer in the corners, on the shelves and window sill for an attractively tactile experience.

The colour palette is cool blues, marine greens, pure whites and natural wood - soft, pale and pleasing are the keywords. This is a timeless, relaxing look that's perfect for creating an oasis of calm in an otherwise hectic life. Isn't it time you were swept away?