Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Coastal decor can evoke the sense of tranquility you feel during a long walk on the beach right in the comforts of your own home. But there is a fine line between elevated coastal design and tacky ...

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 ...

Coastal interior design bring the tranquility and natural influences of seaside locales into private homes. But while the style can be as relaxed as a day at the beach, many professionals have ...

A beautiful king loft bedroom and a well-equipped bathroom are just two of this tiny home's highlights. Massive storage meets true comfort inside this compact house on wheels that embodies the relaxed ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The beauty of interior design is its ability to transport you. If the place you want to be is on a beach ...

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 ...

Rent a vacation home on or near basically any coastline in the country (including those surrounding lakes), and there is a good chance that the decor will be nautical in nature. But it doesn’t end ...

Two Marin authors have teamed up again for their third design book, “California Coastal: Seaside Living From Sea Ranch to San Diego,” a pictorial look at 17 beautiful coastal homes, which came out ...