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Breezy Cali-Style Furnishings

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Wish you were there? Embrace leafy greens and poppy pinks for a relaxing resort feel

Embrace California style and decor by infusing your space with a vibrant mix of leafy greens, poppy pinks, and laid-back elegance. These bold hues and effortless designs work together to create a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere, transforming your home into a coastal haven.

California Style Furnishings

1. Life of Leisure

Whether in an ocean-side villa or condo sunroom, Sika Design’s Fox armchair is a natural spot to soak up some rays. Danish architect Viggo Boesen’s classic 1936 design shapes rattan into sweeping organic curves. $1350, at Stylegarage

Miniforms's Gramophone - California Style Furnishings

2. Good Vibrations

Italy’s Miniforms updates the gramophone with this whimsical lacquered-wood music cabinet. Set your surfer bobblehead collection on top and blast Beach Boys hits through the ceramic Bluetooth speaker. $4600, at Suite 22 Interiors

Green Wall - Banana leaves wall covering by New Wall

3. Green Wall

Spain’s Coordonné layers banana leaves atop one another in this lush watercolour wallcovering, bringing a touch of California-inspired style and decor to any space. The pattern is digitally printed on non-woven, U/V-resistant paper. $130/roll, at NewWall

Umbra Shift's Deuce Watering can - California Style Furnishings

4. Keep Hydrated

Umbra Shift’s Deuce watering can in mint stainless steel is a sharp visual reminder to water those thirsty houseplants. The design also functions as a drinking carafe, with its long spout doubling as a handle. $70, at Umbra

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5. Aqualounge

Resembling a wave crashing ashore, Roche Bobois’ sea green Odea sofa makes a splash in any modern den, adding a bold statement to Cali-style decor. The ultra-cushy four-seater features upholstery in Trevira CS’s Sole fabric and padding with bi-density foam. $8025, at Roche Bobois

Originally featured in Issue 2, 2017 as Palm Springs Escape.

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