How to bring Italian coastal vibes to your home, including a £3 must-buy
OK, so we all wish we were on holiday right now.
Which is probably one reason why Amalficore – interiors inspired by the colours and landscape of Italy’s beautiful Amalfi coast – is having a moment.
And the good news?
The high street is fully on board so it’s super-easy (and cheap!) to bring Italian charm and style to your home.
Pair bold azure blues of the Med with zesty yellows and hints of warm green, and go for painted ceramics that have a handmade look – terracottas, whites and creams are also key colours – and layer up on bold textiles.
Or just buy some cute lemon-shaped salt and pepper shakers.
Here are my top 10 picks for embracing Amalficore.
1. Placemats, £16 for 4, Furn
If you love bold prints, you’ll love Furn, which is absolutely killing it in the textile department right now.
I’m a big fan of these placemats, which also come in a blue design and with a matching table runner.
The brand also has many outdoor cushions and gorgeous unique designs of bed linen.
You may recognise many of their designs because Furn products are stocked in shops including Dunelm, but it’s always worth checking out the brand’s website for its complete range of products and – most importantly – its brilliant outlet deals.
2. Vase, £9, Habitat
Handpainted and currently on sale for under a tenner – you can’t go wrong with this terracotta beauty.
Fill with eucalyptus and pop in the centre of your hosting table, then sit back and lap up the compliments…
3. Food cover, £4, B&M
B&M’s Tuscan Villa range brings strong Amalfi vibes, despite its name.
And the lemon-themed picnicware (think plates, wine glasses and cool bags) starts from £1.50.
I particularly love the lazy susan and the lemon-shaped bowl.
Run to your nearest store, though, because stock is very low…
4. Print, from £9.57, Desenio
Print pros Desenio has a whole collection dedicated to the vibe of the Italian coastline in its Amalfi Lifestyle edit.
This makes it super-easy to group two or three complementing prints together if you’ve found yourself with a bare wall.
5. Tray, £3, Flying Tiger
Serve up your limoncello spritz in style with this cute tray.
It will add a pop of colour to your kitchen, too, whenever you’re not hosting.
Flying Tiger has also got a super-cute lemon-shaped serving plate for £4 that we love.
6. Lamp, £69, Marks & Spencer
For a sophisticated take on the Amalfi trend, think about mustard yellow.
Stripes are always chic, and this lamp is a gorgeous grown-up nod to warmer climes.
Pair with the matching striped ruffle cushions, £19.50, for extra style points.
7. Salt and Pepper pots, £10, Freemans
These salt and pepper pots will add a pop of colour to any dining table.
There are lots of similar designs on the market, but these are the cheapest I’ve found, so get a big tick from me!
8. Napkin rings, £32, Souschef.co.uk
I adore these napkin rings – and they would make a super-cute wedding present.
They’ll look perfect with crisp linen napkins.
9. Amalfi Lemon Candle, £35, The White Company
There are so many candles in pretty lemon pots at the likes of high street faves Next, Dunelm and Primark.
Which is fine if you’re just after a new ornament.
But if you’re after a gorgeous scent to mark a special occasion, then The White Company’s fresh Amalfi Lemon candle should be top of your list.
10. Olive Tree, from £15, Homebase
Homebase has a good sale on right now – including discounts on various sizes of olive tree.
Perfect for porches, patios and even indoors, this tree is fab for nailing those Mediterranean vibes.
Now that’s amore!
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