{"id":5213,"date":"2022-08-28T18:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T17:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5213"},"modified":"2022-08-25T12:50:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T11:50:03","slug":"get-the-greek-island-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/get-the-greek-island-look","title":{"rendered":"Get the Greek island look"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Keep the holiday vibe going with these buys inspired by the Greek islands.\u00a0Greek interiors are simple, elegant, and functional. Blue and white are the key colours. The typical houses of Cycladic islanders are painted white to reflect the hot sun and shine bright against the azure skies and seas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Guide Uysse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blue and white homewares, handmade pottery and soft natural textiles will keep the sun shining for just a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greek Blue paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Annie Sloan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Start with the paint. Annie Sloan Greek Blue is a strong blue Chalk Paint\u2122 colour inspired by the hue found throughout the Mediterranean, on rustic doors, shutters and furniture – often faded and distressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Shoal tile<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Doodle Pippin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These unique tiles from Doodle Pippin feature a pretty mid-blue pattern that forms the scales of the fish while the background is a deep, rich navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue striped towels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Maisons du Monde<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These Febronie towels are handwoven by artisans using 100% natural materials. The colours and quality of weaving instantly bring chic to your bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greek design rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Anthropologie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The handwoven Nami Rug from Anthropologie is an ideal complement to any casual interior. The flatweave features a concentric motif typical of Greek design, rendered in a handwoven blend of wool and viscose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish platter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image. The Invisible Collection<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


The Malaika Fish on Tour Platter with bold, stylised depictions of fish and a lively sea inspired background will instantly transport you to the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A striped jug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: lnhedit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This Sally blue jug is a wonderful rustic-style addition to any coffee or tea setting and is also great for serving your water and wine in the Greek style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Espresso cups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Ginori1735<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Il Viaggio di Nettuno pure porcelain hand-decorated coffee set with two cups and two saucers was inspired by Luke Edward Hall\u2019s love of Greco-Roman mythology. Drawings of the gods decorate plates, placeholders, cups and vases, and bold, unexpected colours infuse the chinaware with personality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue linen napkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: H&M Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A pair of napkins in soft blue washed linen with double-stitched edges will instantly transport you back to lazy days by the azure sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Greek vase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Ferm Living<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The delicate porcelain Ary mini vase from Ferm Living is reminiscent of Greek vases from antiquity. Use the Ary mini vase in combination with other vases to create a small, decorative still life or let it shine in its own splendor with a single flower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An olive tree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Marks and Spencer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A gorgeous green Olive tree is sure to brighten up your patio and bring back memories of sun-drenched holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get that holiday feeling in your home and the sun will always feeling like it’s shining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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