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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Colorful Retreat

The ceiling in the detached guest suite had caved in, but the original windows were salvageable. Jane used a door panel in lieu of a traditional headboard.

Shop the look: Simply Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell bedding and table lamp, and shower curtains (window treatments), Target; 800/591-3869 or target.com. Most vintage items purchased from Cameron, North Carolina, antiques fair (first weekend in October and first weekend in May).