Life by the Sea

There’s something about Whitstable that slows you down. The tide dictates the rhythm of the day, pastel shopfronts line the high street, and there’s always the sense that time stretches a little differently here. It’s a town known for oysters, sunsets, and creativity — but above all, it’s a place that inspires how we live.

Whitstable living is not about excess. It’s about atmosphere: the calm of the sea, the patina of weathered textures, and the beauty of everyday rituals. This philosophy has shaped everything we create at The LRM Studio, from art prints and original paintings to the Lola Darcy fragrance collection and our line of quiet luxury homeware.

The Palette of Whitstable

Look closely and you’ll see the Whitstable palette everywhere: muted creams, seafoam blues, soft olives, and sage greens. These are colours that whisper, not shout — shades that bring tranquility into interiors.

In our work, these tones run through both prints and homeware, making each piece easy to layer into modern homes. Whether it’s a framed artwork in a hallway, a cushion that pulls together a sofa, or a candle flickering softly against stone and plaster, the palette is cohesive, calming, and timeless.

Layering with Art & Atmosphere

Styling a home the Whitstable way is not about perfection — it’s about creating layers. Start with art: a Whitstable-inspired print above a console, or an original painting as the anchor of a room. Add atmosphere with fragrance: a Lola Darcy candle in Whitstable Love to recall the freshness of the coast, or Cashmere & Tonka to bring warmth to winter nights.

Then build textures: linen throws, silk book scarves draped casually, stacks of books, handmade ceramics. These details bring depth and personality, the kind of quiet luxury that makes a space feel lived in rather than staged.

The Whitstable Lifestyle

To live with Whitstable in mind is to choose connection over consumption. It’s about welcoming people in, creating spaces that feel thoughtful, and surrounding yourself with things that tell a story.

Every collection at The LRM Studio is designed to echo this way of life. Art prints capture moments by the shore. Candles evoke memory and atmosphere. Homeware pieces bring tactile beauty into daily rituals. Together, they form a way of styling that’s as much about feeling as it is about aesthetics.

Curating a Home That Tells a Story

At its heart, Whitstable living is about storytelling. A painting becomes a marker of time. A candle becomes the scent of an evening. A cushion, a throw, a framed print — they are not just objects, but memory keepers, conversation starters, and symbols of the life unfolding around them.

That’s why The LRM Studio exists: to translate the beauty of Whitstable into objects that bring meaning to modern homes, wherever they may be.

With Love, From the Coast

Whitstable will always be our muse. Its light, its textures, its rhythm of tide and town. And while our collections now travel far beyond the high street, they carry with them the same intention: to create homes that feel calm, connected, and quietly luxurious.

love,

Lauren x