There's a way to bring the sea into your home without resorting to decorative shells or anchors: all you need is a sail.
The new furnishings by Rivelami , made with authentic recycled sails, tell stories of travel, wind, and light. Each piece is unique—like the route it traveled—and transforms the wall into a horizon to be rediscovered every day.
Furnishing your beach house with authenticity
Furnishing a beach house doesn't mean filling it with "themed" objects, but letting the spirit of the sea enter the spaces through natural materials, bright colors, and details that evoke the wind and freedom.
This is the heart of sustainable design according to Rivelami: furniture that is born from the sea, not imitates it .
Those who love bright spaces, white walls, and light fabrics can add personality to their spaces with recycled sailcloth paintings : decorative elements with a discreet, contemporary charm, perfect for both a coastal home and a city apartment that wants to evoke a slower pace.
Want more tips for decorating your beach house sustainably? Read our article "How to decorate your beach house: sail paintings and sustainable accessories."
Recycled sail paintings: art and sustainability
The Vele d'autore collection was born from the desire to give new life to materials that have sailed the seas. Each painting is handmade from authentic sails , recovered, cleaned, and carefully sewn in the Rivelami workshop.
The result is decorative nautical paintings that combine craftsmanship, design, and environmental sustainability.
The sails—Dacron, Spinnaker, or nylon—retain traces of their past: stitching, reinforcements, numbers, and technical details become visual and poetic textures. They are traces of travel that, once hung, continue to tell the story of the freedom of the sea .
The new edition also introduces decorative panels : different sizes, more textured textures, and an even more artistic approach to wall décor. Each creation is a unique, numbered piece, designed for those who love to bring the imperfect beauty of real things into their home.
Decorating ideas with sea paintings
The recycled sailcloth seascape paintings are versatile and lightweight, perfect for different rooms of the house:
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Living room or day area – they become the focal point of a wall, especially when combined with light wood elements and natural fabrics.
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Bedroom – they evoke calm and depth, ideal above the headboard or on a side wall.
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Study or entrance – they tell a travel story and can interact with photographic prints or minimalist mirrors.
For a harmonious effect, it is recommended to combine paintings of different sizes , playing with the dimensions (50x50, 60x40) and alternating panels with light sails and more intense textures.
The neutral palette of nautical fabrics pairs easily with shades of sand, navy blue or sea green.
Beachfront home furnishings: sustainability and Italian design
Choosing a Rivelami painting means choosing a piece of Italian craftsmanship that combines aesthetics and environmental responsibility. Each sail comes from real boats, carefully collected and archived by Dario Noseda , a sailor and navigator, and transformed into furnishings by Silvia Ronchi , architect and founder of the brand.
The result is an accessible and authentic art form: decorating your home sustainably becomes a gesture of style and awareness.
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