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Interior Inspiration

Take a room-by-room tour of this Lowcountry beach house for some of our favorite decorating and design ideas.

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Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

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When working with an open floor plan, opt for matching walls and flooring to keep each "room" unified. Don't worry about the spaces blending together―their distinct function (kitchen, dining, and living) will set them apart. Because vaulted ceilings with open beams draw the eye upward, hang your best artwork above eye level.

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