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Mirror photo by Patt Keith / Kathy Gates filled her Glasgow home over time with beach-themed decorations to remind her of good family memories. The Allegheny Mountains may surround the Blair County ...

This fall, coastal chic decor trades seashells and stripes for driftwood grays, clay accents, and layered textures. The result? Modern coastal interiors that feel light, warm, and effortlessly refined ...

Lobsters, crabs … no, we’re not talking about a seafood feast (though that would be delicious), we’re referring to these kitschy yet stylish silver sea critters (Williams Sonoma, $19-$49), perfect for ...

Inspired by Lucy Williams’ effortlessly chic bathroom, this simple hack makes even the most mundane bathroom essentials part of the decor ...

As an anthropologist, Linda Zarrella has long been smitten with Nantucket's rich history; as a budding decorator, she adored its tidy little cottages, clad in that faded cedar shake. For the better ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Coastal design has always been in style, but as the pandemic comes to ...

Why settle for only being at the beach part time? We suggest bringing the sun, sand and surf inside – or at least decorating your home with a beach theme – so you can enjoy the relaxed, carefree vibe ...