Wirral Life July 2017 | Page 46

INTERIOR INSPIRATION BY KATE KINGSTON Kate Kingston, Managing Director of Kingston Shaw, an interior design company with offices on the Wirral, London and Dubai, shares with us the latest trends for creating the perfect home. AT HOME IN THE HAMPTONS OR HOYLAKE? We at Kingston Shaw, have been busy this month designing the interiors for a beach house in Sag Harbour, USA. The brief was to bring the beach life indoors, with a contemporary twist. Whilst researching the ‘Hamptons’ look and the coastal charms of the east coast of America, it struck me that it is not that different from the lifestyle that we enjoy right here on the Wirral Peninsula! Bear with me! Its coastal, we enjoy wonderful views, an active lifestyle, close to major cities and have an array of interesting and independent restaurants and shops to amuse us, see, not that different! So it begets reason that our interiors may benefit from the easy elegance that the Hamptons and the east coast is renowned for. There is an effortless elegance about the style that our American cousins employ in this part of the world. They have a strict colour palette that requires discipline, there are 40 different creams and 110 different whites to choose from, navy and periwinkle are permitted but never use royal blue or your membership from the country club will be revoked immediately. Comfortable oversized sofas and expansive coffee tables are required, but do not get caught using a maritime theme it’s far too Maine! Keep your walls to a warm ivory or parchment palette, accent only with blue hues and add a touch of coral for pop of colour. Use stripes and bleached wood in moderation and for that luxurious feel, adorn your house with cashmere and crisp linens. For a touch of independence, invest in a piece of local art! Below I have listed some of my favourite pieces that you can incorporate into your homes immediately for that sophisticated and stylish beach look. Linen Wallpaper from www.textura.com Art from johnlewis.com www.eleanorpritchard.com Accessories from www.zara.com/uk www.heals.co.uk 46 wirrallife.com