Some of the memories I cherish most from my childhood were collected whilst spending time with my family, more often than not at an Italian seaside resort. No matter how many years have passed, there is something about those distant, sun-filled, hazy days that sticks with me just as much as sand grains would to the bottom of my feet after hours at the beach. Launching today, the Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection makes the magic of summer available to all through emotionally resonant decor and accessories crafted to inspire wanderlust, connection, and awe.
The brainchild of NYC-based, trailblazing creative director and designer Gabriella Khalil, the line draws from the nostalgia-soaked, tropical atmosphere of the luxury hotel she set up in Grand Cayman Island in 2019, Palm Heights, to embark people on a journey through time. "The resort can be the forum for memorable, joyous experiences, and our collection allows everyone to take that feeling away with them after they return home," she tells Livingetc.
A prime example of the enduring resonance of resort-core, the Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection wasn't exclusively crafted with actual hotel guests in mind. Instead, it extends the warmth, sumptuousness, and retro-fueled expression of craftsmanship that has made the tropical estate a favorite among A-listers — from cult actress Chloë Sevigny to supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski — and one of the best design hotels in the world, to everyone keen to get a slice.
Imbued with the same 1970s' aura of Khalil's Caribbean dream escape, each piece from the collaboration "marries the hotel's energy, style, and sense of escapism with our approach to creating affordable, modern design," says H&M HOME's Head of Design & Creative, Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg.
Whether through summery travel essentials, elevated board and beach games, or sculptural interior additions, the Palm Heights-themed collection captures "the feeling of being on holiday in your home," says the resort's creative director. It could be anything as simple as "a relaxing, beautiful moment in your bathroom, feeling fantastic in your robe, or having guests come over and creating memories around a table with special glassware," Khalil adds.
To most, Palm Heights is an exclusive holiday destination. At its core, though, she continues, it's about the people that make it. That's why glassware, the designer confesses, is her favorite aspect of this collaboration: because it exemplifies the duality of the Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection as a whole. The idea of having a drink together speaks to the convivial feel of the resort, while the warm, amber glow of the pieces makes the island's palette paperback. Joyful, sunny, and elegantly simple, "I hope this collection will capture Palm Heights' spirit, helping people to switch off, be present, and come together," Khalil says.
Browse the entire Palm Heights x H&M HOME Collection, or take your pick from our curated edit below.
Discover the Palm Heights x H&M HOME Collection
Also available in yellow, this Palm Heights x H&M HOME dressing gown will have you linger in the feeling of a relaxing day at a luxury spa without the need to even leave your house.
The perfect companion to hot summer days, this essentially stylish woven handfeld fan will complement your outfits throughout the season, marrying aesthetics with functionality.
Heading to the beach this summer? So are we. Compact, sophisticated, and timelessly beautiful, this Palm Heights x H&M HOME beach towel will make sure you aren't caught unprepared.
Glassware is trending, but Palm Heights-inspired serveware? Well, you know the answer. This amber-toned pitcher is the nostalgic accessory missing from your next summer tablescape.
Inspired by the glamorous style of the 1970s, this large sandstone candleholder brings elevates the rawness and beauty of nature through its boldly geometric silhouette.
Packed with the soul-lifting scent of sun-ripened plums and tropical tonka beans, cedarwood and tobacco leaves, this Palm Heights x H&M HOME scent diffuser unleashes the vibrancy of the Caribbean into your home.
Is it even summer without a game of beach tennis? I don't know about you, but I don't think so. Pack your Palm Heights x H&M HOME wooden beach tennis set for playful days that won't go forgotten.
Gabriella Khalil's stripy extravaganza makes the plushness of Palm Heights' furnishings instantly collectible, and these stunningly craftedcotton sateen cushion covers are too good to miss out on.
Backgammon sets, it turns out, are the most coveted home accessory of the season. This Palm Heights-themed one renders the joyfulness and radiance of the Caribbean resort in a portable decor addition.
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