Coastal Living

White living room with wood floor and lots of pale neutral tones. Small rocking bassinet by the large windows
The 9 Best Coastal-Style Sofas at West Elm, According to Our EditorsDecorating
If you want lots of lounging space and little structure, you'll love these picks.
Nikol Slatinska
Feb 12, 2026
As a Coastal Grandmother, Here’s the One Thing I Think the Trend Got Wrong
Living
Everyone missed the most important detail.
Lois Alter Mark
Aug 30, 2023
This Traditional, Trendy Shade of Blue Is the Pretty, Soothing Hue You NeedDecorating
This is the go-to color for a coastal grandmother vibe.
Shelby Deering
Jun 28, 2022
How Outdoor Showers Became a Staple of Modest Coastal HomesReal Estate
They turn a daily routine into a totally attainable (and beachy) luxury.
Jacqueline Cain
Jun 4, 2021
This Home's Soft Pastels, Patterns, & Textures Are the Epitome of Coastal StyleTours
Briony, the founder of decor and linen label Society of Wanderers, renovated this Australia house using soft pastel colors and coastal living vibes.
Natalie Jeffcott
Feb 26, 2020
Before and After: A Once-Cluttered House Is Now Light, Bright, and a lot More EnjoyableTours
Name: Eileen Preston and Mark Cooper and kidsLocation:  Pleasantville, New YorkSize: 3,200 square feetYears Lived In:  Eileen Preston 1 year, Mark Cooper 11 years; ownedOur home is at the end of small wooded road. I love the privacy and land.  This house has lots of windows! As a nature lover, I bring lots of plants and natural elements in. It is sunny and bright and having a lot of green leaves indoors gets me through the winter.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 1, 2019