An exaggerated gabled roof gives this three-story bungalow a fresh, modern vibe. An open living and dining space on the second floor maximizes both the view and the breeze.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Coastal design has always been in style, but as the pandemic comes to ...

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, ...

From painted floors to nautical palettes, these decorating moves prove that coastal style can be recreated almost anywhere.

Capturing the essence of New England design doesn't just mean coastal — it's about texture, craftsmanship, and comfort rather ...

Fortunately, gone are the days when a luxury house on the beach could only mean a mansion worth millions of dollars and therefore unattainable for most. Homes on wheels and portable homes of all kinds ...

Equipped with a symmetrical facade, a coastal cottage aesthetic, and a white picket fence, these homes are the emblem of ...

Created for a pair of nomads who were looking to put down roots, the Coastal Retreat is a remarkably spacious tiny house that proves that downsizing doesn't always have to mean sacrificing home ...

Coastal interior design bring the tranquility and natural influences of seaside locales into private homes. But while the style can be as relaxed as a day at the beach, many professionals have ...

Do the Sheryl Crow lyrics “This ain’t no disco / This ain’t no country club either / This is LA” make you want to hold a beer high up in the air? Do you feel most at home when wearing a cowboy hat on ...