Saint-Tropez-worthy stripes, the terracotta rooftop tones of Vence, and the citrus yellow and cerulean blue of the Bay of Nice - get Riviera ready by adding a Côte d’Azur accent to your home’s look.
Relax and get into a continental mindset, where the azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea contrasts with the lavender fields of Provence, the striped awnings and parasols, and the sun-bleached terracotta-tiled roofs of hillside villages across France's Côte d'Azur.
Colour takes a seat at the table
Set the table with cotton voile placemats with a chilli print, down 35 per cent from € 48.99 to €31.99 per pair, and Leela, a two-tone striped handle cutlery set that is down 10 per cent from €58.99 to €52.99 for a 16-piece set. Both are available from La Redoute. Prices are ex-delivery.
Seeking shade?
Inspired by vintage beach clubs and sun-drenched Mediterranean terraces, the Bounder parasol offers a practical solution to 50-plus UV sun protection. Featuring a generous 2.4m canopy, traditional pulley mechanism and sustainably sourced beechwood frame, it comes in caramel or club claret colourways and costs about €568, ex delivery, from UK-based Staycation Vintage Parasols.
Take a seat in the sun
One of Cassina’s new collections for 2026, which launched at Milan Design Week, Patricia Urquiola’s Vidalenta sofas are generously large to allow you to really lounge about. The frame comes in three colour options: terracotta, moss green or a soft white, along with a slew of pre-sun-kissed upholstery fabric finishes. Prices for a 210 cm-long three-seat sofa start from about €8697 from Minima Home.
Lay claim to your sunspot
A big part of life on the Riviera is the people-watching opportunities. Lie on the beach or the rocks and watch the world go by. This extra-large Dock & Bay beach blanket comes in Whitsunday blue and cloud white stripes and has a hole in the middle for a shade pole. It comes in two sizes: the large is a 170 cm square, €86.50, while the extra-large is 240 cm by 170 cm, and costs €99.50 from Next.ie.
Relaxed Riviera vibe in the bedroom
Create a relaxed vibe in the bedroom redolent of the Riviera by layering cooling linen sheets with cotton knitted throws and crochet cushions as per this dressed Oliver Bonas bed. The cushions cost €45.50 each, while the blue and brown striped knitted throw is reduced from €46 to €27.50.
Mediterranean spritz
Create a striking new mood in an all-white room with this mural, which comes in broad bands of citrus yellow and azure blue. It comes in two different matte paste-on versions as well as a peel-and-stick version, and costs from €39 to €55 per square metre from Wallism.
