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.

St. Barts Island Cottage

Designer Barry Dixon gets inspired by tropical greens and ocean blues to give this retreat beaucoup flair.|Writer Mary Katherine Stump

Photographer Tria Giovan; Stylist Heather Chadduck

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Gazebo

A plush banquette wraps halfway around the space for ample shaded seating. Exposed wood and heavy curtains make the space feel cool and inviting. The pierced-metal lantern and octagonal carved stone table add a global beat.