But coastal living, as proven by the pages of AD, exists with far more authenticity than I understood—with classic summer ...

VACATION HOMES—beach houses, especially—tend to be “stripped back and practical,” explained New York interior designer Thomas Jayne. But when a Manhattan-based psychologist/artist and her husband—with ...

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 ...

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If you’ve ever watched a Nancy Meyers movie and found yourself paying more attention to the kitchen than the plot, you’re not alone. There’s something about those warm, lived-in interiors, with their ...

In this backyard Miami oasis designed by Kobi Karp, natural shells and stones were used to create the patio areas, which rim the pool and punctuate patches of grass. Each week Mansion Global tackles ...

Itching for the beach this summer? Amy Goodman, contributing editor at Coastal Living magazine, reveals how to bring the beach to you with these inexpensive D-I-Y home decor projects. Oar coat ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bring on the lobster bakes and boils (and the sandy feet and wet bathing suits)! These beachy kitchens ...