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Find Your Beach Style

From nautical to glamorous, our editors reveal their favorite looks for beach home decor.

Sailor Chic Interiors

Salute the coast with colors and images pulled straight from the sea.

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Jean Allsopp

Making Waves

You can call attention to a room's architectural elements by painting trim and molding a deep navy. Wake up the floor by painting a nautical motif or stripes of alternating shades of blue.

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