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Island Whimsy by Celerie Kemble, Tropical Coastal Interiors Book

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A house by the sea should feel like a house of dreams: open doors, salty air and spaces designed for barefoot living. Island Whimsy follows acclaimed interior designer Celerie Kemble as she brings a long-held coastal fantasy to life.

After falling for a wild stretch of jungle-meets-ocean coastline in the Dominican Republic, Kemble spends years designing a layered island retreat at Playa Grande: a clubhouse-like main home with family houses and guest spaces, all shaped around light, air and indoor-outdoor ease. The book is organised into chapters that read like a design mood map for seaside living: Fantasy celebrates playful, whimsical details; Light, Salt, Air explores flow between inside and out; In the Jungle draws cues from tropical flora; Sweet and Dark leans into bold, surprising colour pairings; and Texture highlights the power of layered materials, from rough local stone and painted wicker to polished cottons and patterned prints. Throughout, you'll find ideas for making a sunny home feel welcoming and lived in. Browse more of our coastal and interiors titles in our gift ideas for the homebody collection.

Why You'll Love It

  • A highly personal, story-driven design book with serious escapism
  • Practical inspiration for coastal homes, baches and holiday styling
  • A masterclass in colour, pattern and texture in warm climates
  • Beautiful for coffee table styling and gifting

Product Details

  • Author: Celerie Kemble
  • Format: Hardback

Styling and Gifting Tips

  • Style it on a coffee table with a shell bowl, linen runner and sculptural candle for a relaxed resort feel
  • Pair with a coastal home fragrance from our gift ideas for the homebody collection for an elevated gift bundle
  • Add a tray and glass tumbler set for an effortless summer hostess gift

FAQs

Is this book more practical or purely visual?

Both. It's rich with imagery, but also structured around design concepts you can apply at home, especially around indoor-outdoor flow, colour and layered materials.

Is it suitable for someone decorating a beach house or bach?

Yes, the themes translate beautifully to beach living: openness, durability, texture and easy zones for relaxing and hosting.

Is this a good gift?

Yes, it's perfect for interior lovers, coastal dreamers and anyone who wants a little escapism on their coffee table.

In Short

Island Whimsy by Celerie Kemble is a hardback telling the story of a layered island retreat in the Dominican Republic, celebrating colour, texture and indoor-outdoor coastal living. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

Island Whimsy by Celerie Kemble, cover with a fretwork arch framing a sea view
Island Whimsy by Celerie Kemble, Tropical Coastal Interiors Book Sale price$99.00 Regular price$149.00

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