Citrus orchards, sun-drenched views, olive groves and sunsets by the sea – these may be some images that come to mind at the mention of summer, sparking memories and wistful dreams of seasons past and those to come. So why not translate all that inside your home? Read on for some inspiring home décor available locally that brings the sunshine in.
Citrus accessories
We’ll take lemons, the quintessential summer motif, anywhere in our homes – on paper napkins, glassware and tea towels, all of which are available at Zara Home, imbuing your kitchen with that unmistakable hint of summer and the culinary creations linked to much-loved fruit.
A nostalgic print
Rest it against a sideboard in your living room or hang it up in your kitchen – wherever you go, memories will follow with Te fit-Tazza’s nostalgia-charged prints depicting local icons, be it traditional balconies and buildings, scenic sites such as Qbajjar in Gozo pictured above, or memorable objects from childhood.
A Gozo-inspired collection
Inspired by the magic of a particularly hot summer in 1950, the retro designs of the Gozo Collection by Villa Bologna Pottery feature playfully hand-painted fish, pelican, rooster and lobster motifs which have been reproduced from the pottery’s archive 74 years after their original production.
A seafood kit
This essential kit for seafood lovers, available at Eclecticist and designed by Swedish brand Printworks, contains a range of seafood utensils in a wonderfully-designed book-like box – a practical and decorative object for those al fresco dinners throughout the season. Check out the equally-charming kits for pasta and pizza lovers.
L’Olivier tablecloth
Those who love entertaining know that a table setting wouldn’t be complete without a tablecloth – it’s an essential first layer of a well-curated dining table. This olive-print design by British brand Summerill & Bishop features olive branches that cascade down the edges in lush and leafy shades of green.
An ode to Capri
From luxurious dresses to cushion covers, Carla Grima Atelier is synonymous with vivid colours, nature-inspired patterns and designs that capture the essence of summer, sea and sunsets, such as this energising Capri print on a silk lampshade and envelope cushion cover.
Main image: Carla Grima Atelier
