Blue Monday: Eight ways to give your home a happy, aqua vibe 

Forget about hibernating, Carol O'Callaghan chooses pieces that remind her of the Med as she dreams of sun holidays in January 

It’s instant transportation to the Mediterranean with the Ca' Pietra Maldives Lagoon tiles. 

These large-scale beauties have elements of sandy hues and white sea foam patterns that can work as floor tiles, too, in the bathroom to complete the sense of escapism; €162.65 per pair at tiles.ie.