Long peaceful days by the ocean, childhood vacations, salty waves, sharp sea breezes, and strolls along the waters edge: the seaside is a light and airy, carefree world, and memories of the sea inspire feelings of vitality and well-being that help to soothe the cares and concerns of everyday living. The charm of the seashore is its understated simplicity, and this guide shows how easy it is to transform your home environment, indoors and out, with seascape colours of marine blue and chalky white, reclaimed materials such as driftwood, pebbles and shells, and striped calico and faded canvas.