8 Ways To Make Your Home Feel Like An Ibiza Beach Club
Let’s be honest, we’d rather have our toes in the sand at an Ibiza beach club than on our living room rug. However, that same effortlessly cool aesthetic can sprinkle some summer magic throughout the home. From statement raffia lighting to gorgeous garden tables made for lazy lunches, bohemian artwork to Amalfi Coast-inspired tablescapes, here’s how to make your home feel like somewhere to escape this summer.
1. Raffia lighting
Raffia lighting has moved beyond a mere trend; for years, it’s graced our interiors, cementing itself as a bona fide design classic. From sculptural, wave-like pendants to the dramatic statement of oversized basket lights suspended above dining tables, or even the understated charm of a raffia table lamp perched on a console, these pieces instantly bring a relaxed, coastal vibe to a space.
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2. Mediterranean tiles
Whilst that beach club vibe often leans towards cool azure blues and airy white linens, mixed with the natural texture of raffia and the understated warmth of mango wood, you can still add pops of colour here and there. Tiles are a great way to inject this: from Otto’s pale pink and raspberry-hued Madrid tiles underfoot in a bathroom to Nina Campbell X Fired Earth’s traditional Seville-inspired beauties on a kitchen splashback.
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3. Cool blues
Picture this: a Santorini sun-soaked apartment looking out onto the twinkling waves of the Aegean Sea. Pure bliss. The Greek island, famed for its white-washed architecture and blue-domed chapels, provides endless interior inspiration. Bring the look into your home with some well-chosen accessories, from Mrs Alice’s charming blue striped water glasses to a print of Matisse’s iconic Nude II.
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4. Soft natural tones
A calming colour palette is key to nailing this trend. Look to natural coastal elements to build a colour palette, from the soft hues of whitewashed walls to delicate shell-like shades, and the earthy tones of rustic seagrass to the weathered charm of gnarly driftwood.
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5. Rustic dining areas
Whether you’re looking to change the mood of your interior dining space or you want to invest in the garden to make the most of (fingers crossed) a glorious British summer, the beach club aesthetic truly shines in these spaces. Raffia chairs around a whitewashed table, statement basket pendants hanging overhead or sprawling, relaxed bench set-ups for long, lazy lunches – just dreamy.
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6. Simple tablescapes
Of course, you can just add a more superficial beach club vibe to your dining space if you don’t want to spend a lot of money. Tablescapes are a great way to set the tone and mood of a sun-filled, rosé-fuelled lazy lunch. We love pairing raffia place settings with soft white linens – H&M has some sweet fruit-embroidered ones right now – wrapped in Sharland England’s zesty lemon napkin rings and paired with lots of rustic sharing plates and cool blue glassware.
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7. Chilled out nooks
While sprawling, relaxed outdoor spaces are a wonderful luxury, you can find a sense of calm in even the cosiest of corners. Create a bohemian-inspired nook by layering pastel-hued floor pouffes, sun-lounger striped cushions, and low-level coffee tables that invite you to unwind. Find a good book, put the phone away and switch off.
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8. Textured accessories
Finally, the easiest way to weave any trend into your space is through carefully selected accessories. Consider artwork that you’d find in a buzzing Ibiza restaurant, woven lanterns that capture the magic of an Amalfi Coast evening, or modern sculptural vases that would feel perfectly at home in a Mykonos beach club.
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