Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

'Furnishings in coastal rooms often have a nautical feel, with rope accents, seashells, and other beach-inspired details. Decorative approaches can vary from room to room, but often include elements ...

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We at House Beautiful are always trying to find ways to make it feel like we're on vacation, even from our LED-lit office space. If you're also trying to capture that escapist vibes year-round, then ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Let’s be honest, for years “coastal chic” meant one thing: blue-and-white stripes, a piece of driftwood, and a random bowl ...

There's nothing like a fresh bouquet of hydrangeas to make your space feel like the beach. Even better, place them in this glass vase with natural cane webbing for an extra chic touch. Placing these ...

“Think warm whites, light putty tones and sandy beiges instead of stark white and bright navy or cobalt,” Brien describes of ideal color schemes. “This gives you a calm backdrop that already feels ...

Home decor and interior design experts share some nautical decor elements and tips to incorporate coastal style into your house for a summer look Nautical decor or coastal style decor is a popular ...

French sailors used to believe stripes made it easier spot men who had fallen overboard, hence the popularity of their striped sweaters, or marinières. Then, of course, there’s the classic stripes ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...