Six Steps to Exotic Beauty

A SoCal design duo creates an Indonesia-inspired refuge for a well-traveled Manhattan Beach family.

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Indonesian-inspired dining room
Photographer: John Ellis

Go natural.

Because it's widely used in Southeast Asia, sea grass brings in the feeling of a tropical destination," says Alana. So as not to overdo the world traveler theme, she balanced casual items, such as the breakfast room's earthy wicker chairs, with more traditional pieces, such as the dark-stained teak table.

Chandelier, broadbeachdesign.com. Sea grass rug, decorativecarpets.com. Wicker chairs, janusetcie.com. Table, warisan.com.


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