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Life’s a Beach: Homes, Retreats and Respites by the Sea

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There’s no two ways about it: life feels lighter by the sea. Life’s a Beach visits relaxed coastal homes from Aotearoa to the Aegean, revealing how salt air, soft light, and honest materials create spaces that invite rest. Expect handmade touches, natural textures, and an effortless mix of vintage and modern that you can translate into your own home.

From humble baches to contemporary bungalows, each project shows simple ways to style with linen, timber, stone, and woven fibres, along with easy colour palettes that echo sand, shell, and sky. It is a soothing read for anyone drawn to calm, coastal living.

Pair it with styling pieces from our Coffee Table Styling collection, explore more titles in our Books collection and browse Gift Ideas for the Bookworm for a thoughtful present.

Why You'll Love It

  • Global tour of real coastal homes with achievable ideas

  • Emphasis on natural materials and relaxed, welcoming spaces

  • Beautiful photography and generous page size for impact

  • Perfect for building a coastal mood board at home

  • Giftable hardback for design lovers and beach dreamers

Product Details

  • Format: Hardback

  • Pages: 288

  • Dimensions: 240 × 300 mm

What People Say

"It is not for nothing that it is a well-known saying: life is better by the beach. Are you such a beach fanatic and can't get enough of sand between your toes? Then this book is an absolute must for you. (...) Handmade furniture, natural materials and eclectic interiors create a sense of luxury as well as a nice lounge vibe. You'll be amazed: from simple little beach houses to extraordinary modern bungalows, these spaces are designed for rest and relaxation"

ELLE Decoration

"It is not only a holiday from everyday life, but also from who we are. You can be someone else at the beach, someone spontaneous, mysterious and without worries, writes Sarah Trounce, one of the editors of Life's a Beach, a visual book that has taken on the desires of global holiday makers."

Marie Claire

"The most beautiful beach houses in the book Life's a Beach are a visual journal 'pied dans l'eau'. Immersed in tropical nature, overlooking the Mediterranean: the summer refuges where everyone (absolutely everyone) would like to spend their holidays."

ELLE Decor

Styling and Gifting Tips

  • Layer on a tray with a candle or diffuser to create a serene coffee table moment.

  • Stack with other design titles from our Book collection for height and balance.

  • Rest a Resin Clam Shell Dish on top of the stack to carry the coastal mood through.

  • Add our complimentary Gift Wrapping and a handwritten card for birthdays, housewarmings, or holiday gifting.

FAQs

How big is Life’s a Beach?
It is a 288-page hardback measuring 240 × 300 mm, a generous coffee table size.

Does it include New Zealand homes?
The book travels from Aotearoa to the Aegean, taking in humble baches through to contemporary bungalows.

Who would enjoy it as a gift?
Design lovers, bach owners and anyone who dreams of living by the sea. It suits birthdays, housewarmings and holiday gifting.

In Short

Life’s a Beach is a 288-page hardback from Gestalten, 240 × 300 mm, touring coastal homes from Aotearoa to the Aegean. It is a photography-led interiors book for the coffee table, and a gift for anyone drawn to relaxed coastal living.

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