BASK IN A BEACH HUT VIBE A tropical cocktail of colours has been used to give punch to a laid- back, kick-off-your-shoes seashore- inspired setting. “For both the exterior and the interior, my true inspiration was nature,” says Kandice Ridley, who’s embraced a tropical boho style at her home on an island off the coast of Florida. “All the colours are drawn from ocean sea glass, the skies at different times of day, rainbows, foliage and the amazing plumage of island birds. I ended up using 38 different colours.” Spirited fabrics, fanciful accessories, exotic furnishings and nature-inspired shades set the tone, and in her living area there are lovely touches such as a Hawaiian Hula-style raffia shade, collections of shells and beachcomber finds. “For an informal room that looks well planned out, mixing a variety of colours, fabrics and textures does the trick, as long as you always include the same shades of one colour to pull it all together,” she adds.
WHIP UP A STYLE SANDSTORM Tere’s an out-on-the prairie, nomadic feel to this boho look, and its desert palette of browns, sand and cream are easy-on-the-eye. “I love incorporating things from everywhere, from Morocco to vintage American farmhouse,” says owner Kari Payne, who shares the space with her husband John, and has
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“I THINK THE CONNECTING FACTOR TO
ALL THESE CULTURES IS THEIR RUSTIC, ARTISANAL AND HAND-MADE QUALITY.”
embraced influences from the early simplicity of Native American and the South West, to elaborate Spanish and Mediterranean styles. “I think the connecting factor to all these cultures is their rustic, artisanal and hand-made quality,” she explains. “My dad was an interior designer in the 1970s and gave me the confidence to mix styles and eras. I love warm, cosy interiors with a mixture of rustic and modern, and a collected, eclectic vibe. To me, it’s relaxing and inspiring all at once.”
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