Island Style Guide

From bright, bold colors to punchy tropical motifs, here is our complete guide to creating—and enjoying—an island oasis, as well as a our favorite island homes.

Key West Homes

Get the laid-back look of South Florida with inspiration from these island homes.

Refinished original Dade County pine, now an endangered native species, adds rich vintage warmth to a 19th-century home.
Photographer Jean Allsopp

Memory Maker

Refinished original Dade County pine, now an endangered native species, adds rich vintage warmth to a 19th-century home. Charming furnishings such as art from various flea markets personalize the home and make the décor appear as if it was collected over time.

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Gauzy netting can be draped over the bed to lend a dreamlike quality to this master bedroom.

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Louvered shutters, echoed by the bath cabinets, provide privacy and filter sunlight throughout the house.

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Refinished original Dade County pine, now an endangered native species, adds rich vintage warmth to a 19th-century home.

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