Coastal Living: Homes

Our Best Beachy Kitchens

Cook up some ideas for your own home with a dash of inspiration from these bright spaces.

Get a Fresh, New Look

Step inside these stylish beach homes to see stunning contemporary spaces by the sea.

Comfy Cottage Style

Develop your coastal cottage’s style by following these simple tricks.

Labor of Love

Jill Johnson remade a rental mess into her dream cottage.

Our 15 Prettiest Island Rooms

Add the spirit of the islands to your home with ideas from these inspiring spaces.

10 Ways to Create a Backyard Oasis

We asked Miami landscape architect Raymond Jungles, who’s known for this lush, low-fuss gardens, to share his secrets for turning any yard into a tropical retreat.

Amazing Caribbean Homes

Steal some style cues from some of our favorite tropical homes.

Pretty Painted Floors

Breathe new life into your wood floors with inspiration from these colorful rooms.

25 Colorful, Cozy Spaces

Take comfort with these easy decorating tips to stay beach-weather warm all winter long.

Love Your Bedroom

Try these tips to design your ideal sleeping space.

Tour our Idea Cottage

Find fresh design ideas and style tips from our Idea Cottage in I'On, South Carolina.

10 Island Style Essentials

In an open-air villa in Round Hill, Jamaica, designer Meg Braff shares her tips for loosening up a tailored look with island flair.

Revive Your Beach House

Some run-down beach homes deserve new life! These before and after images show why the Wilsons' Tybee Island home was well worth the effort.

10 Coastal Style Secrets

Shop owner and designer Kay Douglass shares her tips giving a brand-new beach house a lived-in, comfortable feel.

23 Coastal Yoga Retreats

Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a curious newbie, a yoga getaway is a great way to refresh and rejuvenate. We scoured beaches all over the world to find our favorites.

5 Classic Moroccan Dishes

Try your hand at this this savory Mediterranean cuisine.