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, ...

Luxury doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, it's all about the seamless combination of privacy and openness, inviting all home dwellers to enjoy socializing and connecting to the outdoors just ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Let’s be honest, for years “coastal chic” meant one thing: blue-and-white stripes, a piece of driftwood, and a random bowl ...

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 ...

Picture this: your apartment could feel like a beach house even if you're miles from the ocean. New York might be famous for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beach houses hold an undeniable appeal. Coastal residences of all sizes, from cozy cottages to expansive ocean retreats, capture our imagination. Waterfront dwellings invite us to relax and unwind in ...