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 ideas draw on the colors of sea and shore, littoral textures, and the landscape and architecture of waterside locations, whether on the east or west coast – or more distant shores. Think ...

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 ...

There's nothing like a fresh bouquet of hydrangeas to make your space feel like the beach. Even better, place them in this glass vase with natural cane webbing for an extra chic touch. Placing these ...

When people want to truly relax, the idea of a beach getaway often comes to mind. Interior decorator Patti Stern said that's one reason the coastal look is so popular in home decor. "The coastal look ...

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 ...