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.

Classic Island Interiors

Timeless beachy looks lend a laid-back feel to these stunning island spaces.|Writer Brett Bralley

Island Style Bar
Photo: Tria Giovan

Easy Living

Simple and versatile furnishings are an essential for island living. Beamed ceilings and louvered jalousie windows add tropical charm to this bar. Pendant drum shades crafted from inverted Bahamian baskets were wired and suspended from chains.


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