At this beachfront retreat, wood tones warm up all-white interiors
Step inside this beachy bungalow in Bellport, New York, a bucolic village on the South Shore of Long Island. Set against clean creamy-white walls, tanned tones and textured woods conjure a coastal state of mind.
Warmed up with wood tones, a shades-of-white foundation is idyllic for summer yet holds up year-round. (Cue any Nancy Meyers turtleneck-clad heroine, sipping wine at a seaside cottage.)
Outdoor furniture works indoors, too. Especially ideal for high-traffic spaces, our outdoor favorites are super durable and family friendly.
Nod to nature
Unified by earth tones, a rich material mix feels effortlessly pulled-together. Natural elements like weathered woods, woven seagrass, rattan and fine flax linen lend a laid-back look.
Pillow talk
Throw pillows and cushions soften wood furniture and offer the casual comfort of versatile, pull-up-a-pouf seating. Textiles designer Heather Taylor recommends mixing and matching scale, like pairing a tight plaid with a bold stripe. “It’s really important to do it in complementary colors,” she notes. “You don’t want everything to feel too wild.”
A coastal locale calls for spaces that allow you to relax, recharge and center. Lighten up your bedroom with soft, textured layers, and group together shells, driftwood and kiln-dried earthenware objects for a striking still life.
Get away without ever leaving home: The best retreats blur the lines between inside and out—think beach towels at arm’s reach and indoor spaces that aren’t too precious for wet, sandy feet.
Life happens here
From sunrise coffee to post-swim snack hour to dinners that linger well past sundown, long summer days tend to start and end at the breakfast table—or, as we call it: the everything table.