Now Trending: Seashells in Interiors, 12 Ways

Finally: elevated uses for shells collected from holidays and beach walks.


Lately we’ve been noticing seashells as poetic (not kitschy) decor. Here, 12 ideas we love:
Above: “Go beachcombing for a sculptural seashell to create an instant light pull,” writes Julie. Shown here: her own guest room, as seen in Before & After: A Low-Cost Summer Guest Room Makeover, Cape Cod Edition. Photography by Justine Hand for Remodelista.
Above: In A Design Couple’s Child-Friendly, Clutter-Free Home, an oversized shell, bought in a Spanish market, serves as soap holder. Photograph by Maria Le Mesurier.
Above: Shell as butter dish, courtesy of chef Frederik Bille Brahe and model/designer Caroline Brasch Nielsen. Photograph courtesy of Reform from Kitchen of the Week: A Family Kitchen in Copenhagen with Uncommon Style.
Above: Spotted in Bathroom of the Week: John Derian’s Homage to Old Cape Cod: sculptural shells and other aquatic ephemera on an antique table. Photograph by Matthew Williams.
Above: Striking, if not entirely practical: “A drift of scallop shells from the kitchen welcomes diners,” writes Margot in Composed in Copenhagen: 8 Design Lessons from Restaurant Bobe by Rising Design Duo Atelier Axo. Photograph by Peter Dalsgaard.
Above: As seen in our book Remodelista in Maine: shells as sink-side dishes. Photograph by Greta Rybus.
Above: Strung shells as garland. See: Kitchen of the Week: A Couple’s Summer Kitchen in a Former Lobster Shack. Photograph by Tide to Pine, courtesy of Blake Civiello and Lili Liu.
Above: Spotted: sea shell cocktail glasses, via Parel Project.
Above: “A clam shell serves as soap holder, an old Cape Cod trick,” writes Julie of her own Wellfleet guest house. See Rehab Diaries: A Wellfleet Guest Cottage Revived on Cape Cod. Photography and styling by Justine Hand.
Above: In the home of architect Sheila Bonnell, a natural installation of sorts, featuring dozens of razor clam shells. See more in our first book: Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home. Photograph by Matthew Williams.
Above: And a razor-shell pendant in Sheila‘s guest room; photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista, as seen in Remodeling 101: The Ultimate Wood Paneling Guide with Jersey Ice Cream Co.
Above: Mussel shell tea lights, anyone? See how in DIY: Mussel Shell Votives. Photograph by Justine Hand for Remodelista from our book Remodelista in Maine.


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