Our design studio very much loves the coastal English cottage decor look with ticking, antiques and faded florals! This week, I squeezed in a little project which perfectly fits coastal English cottage interiors. I have had this little grey boat for years, it’s been in a cupboard waiting for a makeover! I had barely a meter of this gorgeous Bennison ‘Wheatfield’ fabric to make a lovely rectangular cushion with, and just enough leftover to make new sails.

I’m always drawn to that cozy coastal cottage feel—soft light, collected pieces, and rooms that feel relaxed and full of character. A little bit of modern English cottage interiors, a little seaside cottage interior, and that soft coastal cottage aesthetic that feels somewhere between a Hamptons cottage and old Nantucket cottage interiors, just with a Cornish view instead.

I used the existing rather grubby sails as a pattern, and the whole project took less than an hour to complete. You can buy little yachts/boats and add your own sails. I’ll put the pattern I used here for you to scale to fit. It is basically two trapeziums. I just used string to tie them to the boat, which already had little metal eye loops.

sails pattern

My sails are approximately 47cm in height (mast side), the top edge is 7cm and the bottom edge is 17cm. I thought I would add this pattern here so you get an idea of the size of my boat and the shape of the sails.

Removing the Old Sails and unpicking the seams

Using the Old Sails as a Template

Sewing the Hems and Finishing the Edges

Adding Rope Loops for Attaching to the Boat

coastal english cottage sail boat

How glamorous does this little yacht look now with her new cutie floral sails?! I thought about lining the sails (with a ticking fabric), but I’m so glad I didn’t—I love how the light comes through.

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I hope this post has given you some ideas for coastal English cottage decor and a little inspiration for your own cozy coastal cottage projects. Sometimes the smallest sewing projects add the most character! #coastalenglishcottagedecor #cozycoastalcottage #seasidecottageinterior

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Tin Coast Edit – Spring Home Refresh!

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Tin Coast Edit 8 is here… and it’s all the summer cottage decor I’m loving right now! If you’re leaning into that seaside cottage decor or coastal cottage decorating look reminiscent of a summer in Cornwall, there are so many lovely new pieces in the shops at the moment. This edit pulls together that relaxed seaside cottage aesthetic with an easy mix of vintage cottage decor and light, layered cottage vibes.

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summer cottage decor

Summer is on the way and I’m here for it! I can’t wait for longer lighter days and warmer breezes. It’s the time of year where our relaxed English coastal design really comes in to its own. This edit follows this shift with natural textures, soft stripes, sun-washed tones and pieces that layer beautifully together.

It’s that slightly sun-faded, Cozy Coastal Cottage feel I always come back to… works beautifully in Small Cottage Decor spaces and feels calm, unfussy and easy to live with. The kind of look that just settles in around you… windows open, a bit of a breeze drifting through, and nowhere you need to be (honestly my favourite kind of day lol).

summer cottage decor – the edit!

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English Coastal Bedroom – The Georgian Flat

Tin Coast Edit – Spring Home Refresh!

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Rattan lights are one of my favourite ways to bring warmth and texture into a room… especially in coastal interiors where using natural materials is so effective. A rattan ceiling light or rattan light fixture instantly softens a space and adds that relaxed, slightly boho feel I always seem to come back to. We rounded up our favourite rattan wall lights here, but wicker pendant lights, cane lights, and other rattan boho hanging lights deserve their own little moment too — they’re such an easy way to add character overhead.

RATTAN PENDANTS IN OUR ATTIC APARTMENT

In our attic apartment, see photo above, we have four woven pendants in a row in each eaves space and they make such a lovely feature. One of these rattan lights also hangs in the adjacent kitchen area, see photo below. We sell these lovely, natural coloured rattan lights in our Tin Coast Design Shop.

I’ll be honest though… I don’t actually switch pendant lights on very often at home. I’m very much a wall lights and table lamps person in the evenings! However, whether it’s a chunky basket lamp, a simple rattan light shade, or a sculptural wicker chandelier, natural textures add interest even when the lights are off and I still love having them for the warmth and texture they bring to such a large space.

RATTAN PENDANT lightS IN OUR coastal shop

Our Tin Coast Design Shop counter lights were one of our best sellers. They are huge and have a slightly more antique look than some rattan ceiling lights with their greyed rattan tone. We called them Alexandra after the name of the road that the shop is on! They are for sale here.

rattan lights round-up

The good news is there are now loads of lovely high-street options — everything from classic wicker lampshades for pendant lights to more modern wicker lampshade designs and natural wicker lampshade styles in all sorts of shapes and sizes. I’ve rounded up a mix below including rattan lampshades, wicker lampshades, and woven hanging light shades that would work beautifully in kitchens, bedrooms, and hallways.

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RATTAN PENDANT LIGHT IDEAS

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English Coastal Bedroom – The Georgian Flat

Coastal Cottage Decor Edit

Coastal Table Lamps for all budgets

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This tiny ensuite shower room sits within our Attic Apartment project, tucked under gently sloping ceilings. The room itself is a compact square measuring 165cm x 145cm, which definitely places it firmly in the very tiny bathroom ideas category.

small shower room ideas layout

Between the angled ceiling and the small footprint, this tiny bathroom more or less designed itself. There simply wasn’t room for multiple options. The shower head had to sit at the highest point of the ceiling, which naturally placed the shower on the wall opposite the door. The space was so tight that the basin and toilet couldn’t sit side by side, so they sit opposite each other instead.

Sometimes a small ensuite shower room decides the layout for you… And honestly, that can make the design process much simpler!

The design I’ve used could be tweaked for a narrow shower room by putting the toilet and basin side by side.

our tiny ensuite bathroom

The apartment follows a Scandi country style — a relaxed mix of Scandinavian simplicity and countryside charm. Clean lines meet natural textures with soft, calm colours. The fittings are all pared back, with wall-mounted taps and concealed shower fittings built into the wall so nothing feels bulky. Everything sits within a pale, matt palette to soften the room, while texture comes in through the tile pattern to add interest. These details make a big difference, where every surface is visible. #wetroomideasforsmallwetrooms

A NEUTRAL PALETTE WITH A TON OF TEXTURE

The wall tiles are one of my favourite details. They’re laid in a random pattern using a mix of square and metro tiles in a soft ecru tone. The colour isn’t completely uniform, which gives the walls lots of gentle texture and movement. Because these tiles sit directly opposite the door, they naturally become the focal point when you walk in.

On the floor we used tiny Carrera marble penny tiles. The circular pattern is a lovely contrast to all the straight lines in the room — from the tiles to the basin and shiplap.

The remaining walls are finished with vertical shiplap — a little nod to our coastal location. We painted them in Slaked Lime by Little Greene Paint Company, which is a beautiful soft white. Changing the wall finish but keeping everything in the same colour palette adds depth to the room and helps it feel larger than if the entire space had been tiled.

saving space in a tiny ensuite

Finding the basin was surprisingly tricky. Most compact sinks are either too shallow or too wide, which doesn’t work in a tiny ensuite where every centimetre matters. This slightly utilitarian rectangular basin is 500mm wide and turned out to be perfect. It’s narrow at only 370mm but still properly deep, which means you can actually fill the sink for shaving or washing your face.

The toilet is a back-to-wall design with a concealed cistern. Because we were renovating the apartment from scratch, we were able to create a pocket within the wall to house a very slimline concealed cistern. It keeps everything visually neat. We also chose a wall-hung toilet. When you can see the floor below it creates an illusion of space and makes the room feel more open — something that really matters when you’re working with very small shower room ideas.

storage in a tiny shower room

In a tiny shower room storage is key. Either you need clever built-in storage, or you keep the number of things in the room very minimal, otherwise the space can start to feel cluttered very quickly! We built a tiny cupboard into the wall — one of those small decisions that makes a big difference. There’s just enough room for toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash, which I didn’t want sitting on the basin.

There is a built in nook as you walk in to the shower to house products in a very seamless way.

We also hung a very simple white ceramic shelf. In all honesty, this was more to create a little display area to add interest rather than for actual storage needs. It’s lovely for displaying lovely perfume bottles and jars for cotton wool, cotton buds, toothpicks, etc.

tiny ensuite details

The door is a half-glazed six-paned design which allows light to filter into the shower room. We added a simple bamboo roll-up blind for privacy and also I liked the idea of that natural texture sitting against the painted wood and tiles. In such a small room, every layer adds character.

I added a round mirror for the same reason. It echoes the floor tiles and keeps the space feeling a little softer and more playful.

Finally, brushed brass fittings run throughout the space. They bring in a gentle warmth which works beautifully with the soft whites and pale ecru tones, and they help the whole room feel a little richer while still staying calm and understated.

Tiny rooms like this are always a bit of a puzzle to get right… but they’re also some of the most fun. When everything slots into place, a tiny ensuite can easily become one of the most satisfying rooms to design.

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I hope this post has given you some small shower room ideas or tiny shower room ideas. #smallwetroomideaswithtoilet #tinywetroomwithtoilet

Other posts you may like:-

English Coastal Bedroom – The Georgian Flat

Tin Coast Edit – Spring Home Refresh!

Easter Home Decor – Spring Decor Ideas and some lovely Amazon Finds

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That easy seaside cottage aesthetic I always fall for.
Stripes, textures, and coastal finds that feel fresh, relaxed and ready for spring.

A lovely mix of seaside cottage decor with a modern beach cottage twist.
Perfect for cozy beach houses, beach cottage interiors and coastal beach house interiors.

Nothing too polished.
Just warm, welcoming spaces that feel lived-in and happy.

Exactly how a Cozy Coastal Cottage should feel (sunshine optional but encouraged!).

Lottie xx

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English Coastal Bedroom – The Georgian Flat

Tin Coast Edit – Spring Home Refresh!

Easter Home Decor – Spring Decor Ideas and some lovely Amazon Finds

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You don’t need a big budget to bring a coastal feel into your home. Some of the loveliest coastal table lamps come from the high street — relaxed, textural pieces that add warmth and personality without feeling over-styled. Lighting is one of those areas where spending a little more really does elevate a space. At Tin Coast Design, we often mix affordable finds with a few statement pieces, because good lighting can completely change the mood of a room!

coastal table lamps

For coastal interiors design bedroom and living spaces, it’s less about a theme and more about evoking a sense of calm, light and understated elegance. A coastal home decor lamp in soft ceramic or natural linen, a modern coastal lamp with clean lines, or a coastal chic lamp that adds texture and interest — all can work beautifully in any home. Pair soft blues and whites with layered neutrals, and perhaps a touch of rust or taupe, for a look that feels coastal without being too literal.

Whether you’re styling coastal bedroom lamps for a relaxed retreat or coastal living room lamps to add warmth to your evenings, the key is balance — buy what you love, mix price points, and let your lighting do the quiet work of tying it all together.

Shop the edit — from beach house lamps that feel sun-soaked and natural to refined ceramic bases that bring a hint of the coast indoors. Each one has that easy, timeless quality we look for in every Tin Coast Design space!

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1. All Linen Neutral Lamp.
2. Navy Tin Lamp.
3. All Rattan Coolie Lamp.
4. Pale Blue Swirls with a Linen Shade.
5. Raffia Blue + White Stripes.
6. Raw Stone Texture with a Linen Shade.
7. Glossy Blue Lamp Base – Pair with a Neutral Pleated or textured Shade.
8. White Large Base with Drum Shade.
9. Sea Shell Base with Raw Linen on this Slim Lamp.
10. Grey Blue Gloss with a Pure White Shade.
11. Seashell Texture with a Tapered Linen Shade.
12. Gorgeous Fun Stripes.
13. Slurgeworthy Pale Blue with a Tall Drum Shade.
14. Textured Oak with Neutral Pleated Shade.
15. Rope Desk Light with Raw Linen White Shade.
16. Oversized Cream Base and Coolie Shade.
17. Brass Reading Lamp with Leather Shade.
18. Textured Stone with Soft Linen Scalloped Shade.
19. Polished Nickel with White Shade.
20. Red Bobble Base with Contrasting Blue + White Shade.
21. Rechargeable Rattan with White Taper Shade.
22. Pale Blue Gloss with Mid-Century Vibes.
23. Navy + White Stripe Tin Lamp.
24. Two Tone Wood Base with Soft Pleated Linen Shade.
25. Raw Travertine Base with a Silk Shade.

These products are all Coastal Table Lamps UK.

More Lighting favourites!

14 of my favourite Rattan Wall Lights

12 Brass Wall Lights for a Cosy Coastal Home

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This week’s Tin Coast Edit gives some autumn style inspiration! I’m specifically thinking that sweet spot between a muddy dog walk and a coffee run! Relaxed layers, soft knits, weather-proof boots and those pieces that make you feel instantly pulled together (even when you’re half running out the door).

My daily uniform is a navy jumper and jeans. This gorgeous navy cashmere is a gorgeous cropped shape and I love the rib on the sleeves and bottom. I’ll be adding one of these gorgeous bags in this season’s chocolate and burgundy. I’ve also got my eye on a new beanie and I’ll be swapping out my trainers for these oh so stylish retro beauties. Little swaps like that are such an easy way to lean into autumn style inspiration without overthinking it — just small changes that make your everyday uniform feel a bit more pulled together for the season.

The Tin Coast Edit is weekly – if you missed our other Tin Coast Edits, you can catch up here! Think of it as your weekly snapshot of what we’re loving at the moment, everything is linked so you can explore all our cosy edit with a tap!

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This week’s best vintage Etsy finds! At Tin Coast Design Studio, we always find a way of weaving vintage rugs, paintings, accessories and furniture into our English coastal style to create a relaxed, layered home full of beautiful unique items you love.

Here are some of the items I’ve saved on my favourites this week, all subject to availability. There are quite a few mid century pieces this week. I particularly love vintage Swedish art and there are so many good paintings on Etsy at them moment. It was a struggle to narrow it down this week! Christmas is coming and I always think that vintage items make the best unique presents – I hope you find something good!

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• I use affiliate links. If you click through and decide to treat yourself, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
• I’m not the seller, so I can’t vouch for availability, condition, or delivery times — all of that is between you and the lovely Etsy shop owner.
• Vintage sizing can be quirky — always check measurements before you buy, especially for furniture or artwork.
• These are things I personally think are gorgeous. Every piece in our weekly edits are selected to work with our English coastal style – relaxed, timeless, and with quirky character!

Pair Of Vintage Danish Thomas Toft Candlesticks

Original Mid-Century Swedish Oil on Panel – “Flowers in Vase” by Olle Wilner 

Beautiful French antique bamboo and wicker chair

Vintage Lyngby Danild Denmark Small Lidded Saucepan

Antique French Faience Dish

Vintage Indian Wooden Mortar Primitive

Antique French green stem wine glasses 

Vintage Terracotta Dairy Bowl

Lovely vintage blue And White Salt Crock

Antique “Coastal Landscape” by Domenec Carles (188-1962)

That’s it for this week! I publish my top favourite best vintage Etsy finds every Friday (sometimes Saturday!) on the blog. If you want first dibs, then put your name on our list and you will get them before anyone else!

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From there, the rug pulled everything together with its muted tones and softness underfoot. I added stripes in the cushions and blankets to keep it feeling coastal without being too themey.

A Soft Palette

A similar soft neutral paint colour

Muted Rug

We love this muted vintage rug which is so soft underfoot!

Upholstered Bed

A really good value bed with a soft beige linen-look cover

One of my favourite pieces in here has to be the vintage rattan desk – an Etsy find that I couldn’t resist. I can just picture guests sitting here on holiday, writing postcards before heading out for the day. I found a couple of similar vintage rattan lookalikes that are on Etsy at the moment!

Our Vintage Rattan Desk

Vintage Bamboo Wicker Writing Desk

Vintage Cane + Bamboo Dressing Table with Stool

The deconstructed linen armchair adds that easy, lived-in feel I always love, and I chose wall lights to give the room a softer, more relaxed atmosphere. The denim blue linen blind and rust throw bring just enough colour to keep things warm and layered.

Deconstructed Linen Armchair

Antique Brass Wall Lights

Large Linen Throw Rust

Thin Stripe Quilt

White Bamboo + Rattan Shade

Rattan Side Table

Navy Ercol Chair

The Best Diffuser!

Blue ‘Denim’ Blind

Designed by our interiors studio, Tin Coast Design, this space reflects everything we love about English Coastal Design—and we’re always excited to collaborate on coastal projects here in Cornwall. Check out our Design Consultancy service and our Virtual Design Studio for more info on working with us.

Picket Denim Cushion

Thyme Twig Cushion

Rhubarb Stone Cushion

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We have three holiday cottage rentals in West Cornwall, near to St Michaels Mount, the Minack Theatre and Lands End. All are dog-friendly.

Stamping Cottage and Tin Barn are part of a large country house in a village between St Ives and Penzance in southwest Cornwall. Both sleep two guests. Tin Barn will be ready for lettings later in the year.

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The Georgian Flat is a lower ground floor apartment within a charming row of six Georgian houses, tucked away on a quiet private road while still being in the heart of Penzance, Cornwall.  The apartment offers a beautifully designed and exceptionally spacious retreat, sleeps five and welcomes children.

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I fell in love with these beautiful cottage floor tiles and knew they’d be perfect for this space as soon as I saw them. They became the jumping off point for all the colours and details. I used them in the entrance hall and then carried them through into the tiny bathroom. Using the same tiles makes the floor space feel larger.

Once I’d selected them, the whole palette shifted slightly from my original design board where I had thought I would use more green. (Here’s what the original design board looked like.)

The end result is a mix of coastal blue-greys, soft whites, browny taupes and warmer tones which feel classic, fresh and timeless.

The striped tiles in the shower add height and a playful coastal nod, while the wall-hung basin and WC keep things feeling open. I layered in a few traditional details—like polished nickel taps and a shiplapped ceiling—to balance the modern layout with a classic English cottage feel.

I wanted to layer some soul into this tiny space, so I added some antique brass details with the shell hooks and the toilet roll holder, and texture with a vintage rattan mirror.

It’s proof that even the tiniest bathroom can feel like a little boutique retreat! See below for the design board with our final selections and all the links to our choices. You can have a look at the bedroom at Stamping Cottage here.

modern cottage bathroom ideas board

modern cottage bathroom design – all the links!

Tiles Striped Vertically

Cornflower and Cotton Gloss Metro Tiles

Wall-hung WC

Short Depth WC

Wall-Hung Basin

Burlington Arcade Basin

Oval Striped Mirror

I used a vintage rattan mirror and have looked and looked but can’t find anything similar! Here’s an alternative I love instead: Oval Pearl Mirror in pale blue

Traditional Shower

Polished Nickel Shower with Rail and Hand Shower

Claremont Glass/Nickel Wall Light

Polished Nickel Traditional Taps

Lovely Nickel Taps

Cream 3l Pedal Bin

Shell Hooks

I tinted these gold hooks with this rub’n’buff to give them a deeper more vintage looking brass look!

Traditional Antique Brass Toilet Roll Holder

Little Greene Paint Company Slaked Lime

Latte Beige Towel Rail

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If you’re dreaming of your own modern cottage interior bathroom, I hope this space has given you some inspiration! And if you’d like to experience it for yourself, Stamping Cottage is available for holiday lets.

This one-bedroom boutique suite within a big Edwardian country house is the perfect place for a cosy getaway, with interiors designed to be both beautiful and inviting. We are about halfway between St Ives and Penzance in West Cornwall. Stamping Cottage sleeps 2 and is dog-friendly.

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