Tropics-Inspired Home Furnishings

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Amy Shearn on Jun 1, 2006 at 5:11AM

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Caribbean Queen

Summertime, and the living is easy — especially when you're living it up island-style. Today's tropical decor is less Jimmy Buffet in a Hawaiian shirt and more Ernest Hemingway in Key West — muted, crisp, cool. These breezy pieces will spice up any summer retreat, whether you're cooling your heels at a seaside bungalow or an urban loft.

Just think: your humble bedroom, transformed into a beachside resort, complete with palm fronds, distant Cuban drums and a salty sea breeze drifting through the windows. You feel instantly relaxed and refreshed. Okay, so maybe it's a lot to ask of a bed. But we love the handcrafted rattan weave accents in Selamat's Malam Collection. The bed comes in your choice of king or queen size, and there are matching nightstands, dressers and trunks available. Outfit your own seaside haven — or simply get inspired by these breezy pieces. Cuban cigar and white fishing hat optional.

Malam queen bed, $1,165. Visit SelamatDesigns.com for more details.

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