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Trend AlertIssue 31 — Cottages and Cabins

Now Trending: Seashells in Interiors, 12 Ways

July 30, 2024

Finally: elevated uses for shells collected from holidays and beach walks.

Lately we’ve been noticing seashells as poetic (not kitschy) decor in the homes of designers and the world’s chicest restaurants. Here are 12 ideas we love:

&#8\2\20;go beachcombing for a sculptural seashell to create an instant lig 17
Above: “Go beachcombing for a sculptural seashell to create an instant light pull,” writes Julie. Shown here: her own guest room, as seen in Before & After: A Low-Cost Summer Guest Room Makeover, Cape Cod Edition. Photography by Justine Hand for Remodelista.
in a design couple’s child friendly, clutter free home, an oversize 18
Above: In A Design Couple’s Child-Friendly, Clutter-Free Home, an oversized shell, bought in a Spanish market, serves as soap holder. Photograph by Maria Le Mesurier.
shell as butter dish, courtesy of chef frederik bille brahe and model/designer 19
Above: Shell as butter dish, courtesy of chef Frederik Bille Brahe and model/designer Caroline Brasch Nielsen. Photograph courtesy of Reform from Kitchen of the Week: A Family Kitchen in Copenhagen with Uncommon Style.
spotted in bathroom of the week: john derian’s homage to old cape cod: s 20
Above: Spotted in Bathroom of the Week: John Derian’s Homage to Old Cape Cod: sculptural shells and other aquatic ephemera on an antique table. Photograph by Matthew Williams.
striking, if not entirely practical: &#8\2\20;a drift of scallop shells fro 21
Above: Striking, if not entirely practical: “A drift of scallop shells from the kitchen welcomes diners,” writes Margot in Composed in Copenhagen: 8 Design Lessons from Restaurant Bobe by Rising Design Duo Atelier Axo. Photograph by Peter Dalsgaard.
as seen in our book remodelista in maine: shells as sink side dishes. photograp 22
Above: As seen in our book Remodelista in Maine: shells as sink-side dishes. Photograph by Greta Rybus.
strung shells as garland. see: kitchen of the week: a couple’s summer ki 23
Above: Strung shells as garland. See: Kitchen of the Week: A Couple’s Summer Kitchen in a Former Lobster Shack. Photograph by Tide to Pine, courtesy of Blake Civiello and Lili Liu.
spotted: sea shell cocktail glasses, via parel project. 24
Above: Spotted: sea shell cocktail glasses, via Parel Project.
&#8\2\20;a clam shell serves as soap holder, an old cape cod trick,&#8\ 25
Above: “A clam shell serves as soap holder, an old Cape Cod trick,” writes Julie of her own Wellfleet guest house. See Rehab Diaries: A Wellfleet Guest Cottage Revived on Cape Cod. Photography and styling by Justine Hand.
in the home of architect sheila bonnell, a natural installation of sorts, featu 26
Above: In the home of architect Sheila Bonnell, a natural installation of sorts, featuring dozens of razor clam shells. See more in our first book: Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home. Photograph by Matthew Williams.
and a razor shell pendant in sheila‘s guest room; photograph by mat 27
Above: And a razor-shell pendant in Sheila‘s guest room; photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista, as seen in Remodeling 101: The Ultimate Wood Paneling Guide with Jersey Ice Cream Co.
mussel shell tea lights, anyone? see how in diy: mussel shell votives. photogra 28
Above: Mussel shell tea lights, anyone? See how in DIY: Mussel Shell Votives. Photograph by Justine Hand for Remodelista from our book Remodelista in Maine.

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