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Beach House Style Guide

Get the coastal look wherever you live with our expert tips on beach house style for every room of your home.

Fresh Ideas for Porches and Decks

From tropical lanais to open-air living rooms, these balmy outdoor spaces all say “coastal” with a capital SEA. Looking to upgrade your personal retreat? Check out these stylish ideas.

open air porch with dark green colonial columns and oversize wooden lounge chairs set around a coffee table with a tree stump base
Jean Allsopp

Natural Inspiration

Let your home’s environment dictate your decor. Inspired by banana leaves and vibrant ginger flowers, lush greens and hot pinks bring home tropical style.

Idea Spotlight 
When selecting your palette, look to the abundant colors in your surroundings and let the outdoor space become an extension of its setting.

NextPretty as a Picture

screened porch with bambo lounge chairs arranged in a square with green and white patterned upholstered outdoor cushions

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teak porch with low benches and white cushions keep this deck simple with amazing views of the ocean

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open air porch with dark green colonial columns and oversize wooden lounge chairs set around a coffee table with a tree stump base

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