Category: Coastal Style

Ross and Megan Brown’s World War II-era home in South Dallas owned great bones along with a graceful vibe, but the 1950s-style kitchen and bathrooms have been in need of some style adore. “It was not the cool retro ’50s; it had been an ugly, outdated ’50s,” says Megan, who had been drawn to the…

Burn, baby, burn. That is exactly what this Boston family and volunteer firefighters stated to a classic Vermont home. The house had extensive work, but rather than face a major renovation, the owners chose to tear it down and install a prefabricated modern farmhouse as a weekend retreat. The couple’s Realtor, Michael Brodeur, a volunteer…

Vintage light, custom made upholstery and artful vignettes turned this 800-square-foot house into a vibrant and diverse Los Angeles escape. “I am a sucker for this Palm Springs vibe,” says operator Angel Quintana. “I think having colour in every room keeps it exciting and shows a sense of humor. A self-described “flea market junkie,” Quintana…

A stunning garden, a rustic spa, a colorful master bath and a handcrafted interior have made this Victorian terrace home an urban oasis for both Tracey Bendrien and Lawrence Friesen. Although the Canadian couple initially moved to London for its urban lifestyle, they found themselves wanting the ability to escape from the bustle and hustle.…

Only a hundred miles in the bustling town of Chennai in South India, the former French colony of Pondicherry rolls into view using expansive cashew plantations, little fishing villages and palm-fringed beaches. This French colonial beach home on the Bay of Bengal is famous for its hospitality in hosting international businesspeople and diplomats amidst acres…

For many people, this odd, many-sided house in Boulder, Colo., could introduce a design conundrum. For Judi Lesta,”It is the love of my life, a dream space where nothing is out of bounds” A aerial view of the modernist architect’s design on Boulder’s architecturally traditional University Hill reveals two limbs made up of 16 identical…

One downside of the toilet of the rental apartment: no medicine cabinet or vanity space. Basically, no storage. And new tile extends from floor to ceiling, so that I can not mount a cabinet or put into the walls. Since I am far from being a minimalist when it comes to lotions and creams, I…