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.

Revive Your Beach House

Some run-down beach homes deserve new life! These before and after images show why the Wilsons' Tybee Island home was well worth the effort.

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Breath of Fresh Air

All white is always right at the beach. From the kitchen, you can see views over the sound to neighboring Little Tybee Island.

Shop the look: Flooring, original heart pine; unavailable. Dining table and chairs, antique; unavailable. Tim Adams oyster-shell chandelier, The Paris Market; 912/232-1500 or theparismarket.com. Blue Mason jars, vintage; unavailable. Wooden fish paintings above door, unknown; unavailable.