Under the sea micro trend - 6 of the best
These treasures wouldn't look out of place in the little mermaid's cave...
"The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake."
So sang wise Sebastian the crab in Disney's The Little Mermaid.
But get your hands on these enchanting under-the-sea accessories and it'll be everyone else who's green with envy.
This resin coral tree by Kelly Hoppen would look great as part of an all-white scheme.
There's a selection of shapes and sizes to choose from, so why not cluster them together into a sculptural display?
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At Houseology (the new online guise of Occa-Home), Heathfield & Co has taken the organic shape of coral and incorporated it into this gorgeous table lamp, finished with luxe gold leaf.
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The coral craze continues at Zara Home, whose underwater seascape cushion cover would make the perfect finishing touch to a coastal scheme.
Over at Graham and Green, the Arial shell chair is so up the little mermaid's street that they've even named it after her. We reckon it would sit pretty in the corner of a bedroom or dressing room.
Looking for fun but stylish bookends for a children's room? This lovely whale from Rockett St George ought to float your boat.
For a fully-immersive journey to the bottom of the sea, adorn your walls with Something Fishy wallpaper by Thibaut, available from Wallpaper Direct.
Love the seaside look? Check out our top 10 accessories that nail the nautical trend
Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.
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