LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Let’s be honest, for years “coastal chic” meant one thing: blue-and-white stripes, a piece of driftwood, and a random bowl ...

VACATION HOMES—beach houses, especially—tend to be “stripped back and practical,” explained New York interior designer Thomas Jayne. But when a Manhattan-based psychologist/artist and her husband—with ...

If you're missing the beach, a bit of coastal decor could give your interior just the right amount of warmth and beach-themed fun. Here's a simple DIY to try.

In recent years, the internet has become slightly obsessed with a relaxed-meets-refined design aesthetic known as “Coastal Grandmother,” inspired in part by Hollywood director Nancy Meyers ...

If you’ve ever watched a Nancy Meyers movie and found yourself paying more attention to the kitchen than the plot, you’re not alone. There’s something about those warm, lived-in interiors, with their ...

In this backyard Miami oasis designed by Kobi Karp, natural shells and stones were used to create the patio areas, which rim the pool and punctuate patches of grass. Each week Mansion Global tackles ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bring on the lobster bakes and boils (and the sandy feet and wet bathing suits)! These beachy kitchens ...