Cote d'Azur Chic
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 6/1/2007
Maritime motifs cut a sophisticated swath through the Mediterranean with high style on the high seas. The sparkling French Riviera provides the inspiration for a veritable fleet of luxe, lounge-worthy designs, yacht-proofed in pure Gallic fashion.
Artsy branches of indigo coral sprawl across Thomas Paul's plushly posh linen pillows ($100).
Quintessential cabana stripes go elegant in Dwell's understated Chinois blue bedding, decked out in crisp cotton for sweet summer slumber ($72 to $312).
Reminiscent of centuries-old relics, Palecek's Pompeii pair elegantly sculpts classical antiquities out of faux stone ($198 each).
A handmade frame surrounds the sea fan giclee from Florentine Designs, offering a realistic glimpse into an underwater garden.
Stylized coral patterning renders Murval's casual dinnerware surprisingly sophisticated with a sunny shot of orange ($9 to $15).
Porcelain barnacle clusters are hand-shaped by Homart for an unusually lifelike appearance ($82).
Glossy porthole-style circles anchor Jonathan Adler's streamlined Beatrice lamp with subtle maritime flavor ($995).
Classic nesting tables translate uber chic with a white-hot, croc-stamped finish from Two's Company ($563, set of three).
Handmade of 100% Tibetan wool, the Tommy Hilfiger-designed rug sets sail for a fashionable cruise with a tailored chain-link motif for Doris Leslie Blau.
