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Our 60 Prettiest Island Rooms

By Coastal Living Editors Updated April 07, 2022
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A mosquito net is a must, but along with functionality, it adds softness and that whisper of romance every bedroom needs.
Credit: Photo Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Stylist Liz Strong, 

Add the spirit of the islands to your home with ideas from these inspiring spaces.

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Become One With Nature

The fresh green and yellow linens in this guest bedroom on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, along with the mahogany doors and windows, echo the lush landscape outside. Adding a small potted plant to the bedside table literally brings the outside in.
Credit: Photo: Tria Giovan; Stylist: Elizabeth Beeler

The fresh green and yellow linens in this guest bedroom on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, along with the mahogany doors and windows, echo the lush landscape outside. Adding a small potted plant to the bedside table literally brings the outside in.

Get the Look: The guest bedroom floor lamp is from Robert Abbey, and the bed is by Room & Board.

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Mix Dark and Light

This St. Kitts great room features dark stained wood—a frequent feature of island design—but also retains an airy feeling thanks to its vaulted ceilings, creamy walls, and natural fiber rugs.
Credit: Photo: Lisa Romerein; Stylist: Elizabeth Beeler

This St. Kitts great room features dark stained wood—a frequent feature of island design—but also retains an airy feeling thanks to its vaulted ceilings, creamy walls, and natural fiber rugs.

Get the look: The mirror is from South of Market, the candelabra is from shopcandelabra.com, and the table is from Victoria & Thomas Trading Company.

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Get Cohesive with Color

This master bathroom’s shimmering Moroccan tiles are a softer take on the vibrant greenery outside and create a relaxing tone for a long soak. The light green tub—instead of a traditional white or cream—unifies the space.
Credit: Photo: Linny Morris; Stylist: Sunday Hendrickson

This main bathroom's shimmering Moroccan tiles are a softer take on the vibrant greenery outside and create a relaxing tone for a long soak. The light green tub—instead of a traditional white or cream—unifies the space.

Get the Look: The tub and fixtures are from Waterworks.

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Style with Shutters

Many island homes feature exterior shutters that can be opened to take advantage of tropical breezes, or closed during rough winds, but this living room puts a fresh twist on the classic element by incorprating a painted shutter into the décor.
Credit: Photo: Mark Lohman; Stylist: Françoise O’Neill

Many island homes feature exterior shutters that can be opened to take advantage of tropical breezes, or closed during rough winds, but this living room puts a fresh twist on the classic element by incorprating a painted shutter into the décor.

Get the look: The sofa is from Montauk. The sectional is from IKEA. The shutters are from Posh on Palm.

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Add a Cheery Hue

Sea urchins are affixed to the bright yellow wall of this Jamaican master bedroom, adding a fun layer of ocean-inspired texture. The rest of the room, decked in neutral tones, balances the wall’s bold color.
Credit: Photo: Annie Schlechter; Stylist: Elizabeth Beeler

Sea urchins are affixed to the bright yellow wall of this Jamaican main bedroom, adding a fun layer of ocean-inspired texture. The rest of the room, decked in neutral tones, balances the wall's bold color.

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Incorporate Natural Elements

This Maui bedroom is full of island style. The ceiling’s exposed rafters and bamboo ceiling, carved bedposts, and nearly floor-to-ceiling windows give the space a Swiss Family Robinson-like feel.
Credit: Photo: Linny Morris; Stylist: Sunday Hendrickson

This Maui bedroom is full of island style. The ceiling's exposed rafters and bamboo ceiling, carved bedposts, and nearly floor-to-ceiling windows give the space a Swiss Family Robinson-like feel. Light blue bed linens lend a watery accent that reflects the home's oceanfront location.

The Thorsons designed the poster bed that their friends at Duck Soup then had made in Bali. Linens are by Lisa Galimberti.

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Add Ethereal Accents

A neutral color palette and uncluttered design make this Bonaire bedroom feel like a peaceful spot for relaxation. The airy canopy lends a touch of island style without detracting from the room’s modern aesthetic.
Credit: Photo: Gaelle Le Boulicaut

A neutral color palette and uncluttered design make this Bonaire bedroom feel like a peaceful spot for relaxation. The airy canopy lends a touch of island style without detracting from the room's modern aesthetic.

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This vignette—in a bright beach house on Anna Maria Island, Florida—cleverly features a circular window in place of a more traditional mirror or piece of art. The buffet’s playful curves and distressed finish provide a nice contrast to the clean, geometri
Credit: Photo: Mark Lohman; Stylist: Françoise O’Neill

This vignette—in a bright beach house on Anna Maria Island, Florida—cleverly features a circular window in place of a more traditional mirror or piece of art. The buffet's playful curves and distressed finish provide a nice contrast to the clean, geometric lines of the window.

Get the look: The living room walls are painted White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

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Make an Entrance

The seashell curtain hanging over the entry to this bedroom is a fun reminder that the Pacific Ocean is just outside.
Credit: Photo: Linny Morris, Stylist: Sunday Hendrickson

The seashell curtain hanging over the entry to this bedroom is a fun reminder that the Pacific Ocean is just outside.

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Get Jungle Fever

The bold, leafy pattern on this South Padre Island, Texas, banquette creates a tropical atmosphere. Bright eggshell paint, vintage tiki stools, and folding director’s-style chairs further enhance the effect.
Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant; Stylist: Erin Swift

The bold, leafy pattern on this South Padre Island, Texas, banquette creates a tropical atmosphere. Bright eggshell paint, vintage tiki stools, and folding director's-style chairs further enhance the effect.

Get the Look: The dining room walls are painted Packard Blue from the Dorothy Draper/Carleton Varney Collection. The upholstery fabric and wallpaper are by Carleton Varney by the Yard.

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Airy Bedroom

Our Prettiest Island Rooms: Airy Bedroom
Credit: Photo Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Stylist Elizabeth Raines Beeler, 

Create the illusion of an impressive poster bed (without the price tag) by attaching a mosquito net above each corner of the bed. Woven seagrass and rattan touches throughout add a rustic island flavor.

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Outdoor Living Room

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: Outdoor Living Room
Credit: Photo Sandra Allen Lynn, Photographer Jean Allsopp, 

Keep all eyes at sea by echoing Mother Nature's color palette inside. Pops of reds and blues in the fabric echo the flowers and sea, causing an uninterrupted focal point. To keep mold and mildew at bay, use durable, even outdoor fabics for indoor rooms frequently exposed to salty, humid air.

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Bold Bedroom Color

Beachy Wooden Bedroom
Credit: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

Despite the playful colors, the core elements of the room remain simple and straightforward. Be bold with hues, but make sure they complement one another. Combining a warm and cool shade, such as buttercup yellow and lilac, is a good team approach to paint.

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Terrific Texture

Dining Room Natural Materials
Credit: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Stylist Elizabeth Raines Beeler

Color isn't the only way to make an impact. Neutrals can pack a punch if done the right way. Turn up the heat by using natural materials such as stone, woven grass, and raw wood to give a double dose of texture, and reserve bold color for the view.

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Laid-back Luxury

A mosquito net is a must, but along with functionality, it adds softness and that whisper of romance every bedroom needs.
Credit: Photo Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Stylist Liz Strong, 

A simple poster bed with local fabrics lets the sea speak for itself. A mosquito net is a must, but along with functionality, it adds softness and that whisper of romance every bedroom needs.

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Seaside Shower

Blue and White Tile Bathroom
Credit: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Stylist Elizabeth Raines Beeler

Wash the blues away with an azure blue tile shower with Greek key accents. Frosted glass allows natural sunlight to stream in without being too harsh or jeopardizing privacy. Eliminating shower doors opens a small space, allowing the feeling of an outdoor shower without the threat of rain or bugs.

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Caribbean Classic

Re-create the effortless beauty of the islands by mixing variations of blues and pops of prints throughout a room.

Re-create the effortless beauty of the islands by mixing variations of blues and pops of prints throughout a room. Here, the Chippendale headboards frame the room to keep the focus zeroed in on the floral fabric.

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Porch Perfection

Outdoor lanterns, bamboo furniture, and a ceramic stool will stand up to the elements without sacrificing style.
Credit: Photo J. Savage Gibson, Stylist Heather Chadduck, 

This outdoor living room is far from a ho-hum porch. Apply the same design ideas used inside to your outside living spaces―it will quickly become the hottest spot in your house. Outdoor lanterns, bamboo furniture, and a ceramic stool will stand up to the elements without sacrificing style.

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Ocean-Inspired Oasis

Keep the rest of the appliances and cabinetry simple to make the more decorative elements pop. Frame island fronds for an inexpensive D.I.Y. project.
Credit: Photo J. Savage Gibson, Stylist Heather Chadduck, 

Mosaic tiles transform an ordinarily boring backsplash into durable wall art. Keep the rest of the appliances and cabinetry simple to make the more decorative elements pop. Frame island fronds for an inexpensive D.I.Y. project.

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International Interiors

Mix antiques and modern furniture for a cultured sophistication.
Credit: Photo Jean-Philippe Piter, Stylist Pernille Vest, 

Mix antiques and modern furniture for a cultured sophistication. White serves as the ideal backdrop to allow treasures collected throughout your travels to shine, like these birdcages, Chinese armoires, and the Louis XIV chair.

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Crisp Kitchen

The varying shapes and sizes of stripes and rectangles keep the look from being too repetitive. Oversize basket-weave shades are delightfully unexpected.
Credit: Photo Jean-Philippe Piter, Stylist Pernille Vest, 

The repetition of black-and-white geometric patterns gives this room a calming rhythm. The varying shapes and sizes of stripes and rectangles keep the look from being too repetitive. Oversize basket-weave shades are delightfully unexpected.

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Back to Basics

Veer away from an ultra-mod, cold look by adding antique wood pieces and a mix of soft-toned pillows to maintain the uncluttered, laid-back ease of the islands.
Credit: Photo Jean-Philippe Piter, Stylist Pernille Vest, 

Nothing is more timeless than black and white. But veer away from an ultra-mod, cold look by adding antique wood pieces and a mix of soft-toned pillows to maintain the uncluttered, laid-back ease of the islands.

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White Wash

The unique scale of the sink and mirror lend a modern touch.
Credit: Photo Jean-Philippe Piter, Stylist Pernille Vest, 

The bath is an ideal opportunity for an all-white room. It just sparkles, appearing fresh and clean and inviting. The unique scale of the sink and mirror lend a modern touch.

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Tropical Touch

The bare wood floors keep the space from being too sweet.
Credit: Photo Sophie Munro, Stylist Brice Gaillard, 

Rethink wall art. Hand-painted blossoms and an antique tub add charm to this calming bath. The bare wood floors keep the space from being too sweet.

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Effortless Ease

Bedroom Whicker Basket
Credit: Sophie Munro, Stylist Brice Gaillard

Painting the floor and ceiling the same color opens up the space, making the room appear larger. Steer clear from muted hues and paint walls a saturated color like this royal blue.

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Rustic Kitchen

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: Rustic Kitchen
Credit: Photo Annie Schlechter

Distressed walls, lighting, and cabinetry give this kitchen a sense of depth and history that most new homes lack. If time isn't on your side, try distressing techniques such as sanding furniture, or scouring flea markets for goods with patina. Mix things up with a freshly lacquered turquoise backsplash.

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Tropicana Paradise

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: Tropicana Paradise
Credit: Photo Annie Schlechter

Carmen Miranda knew a thing or two about island style. Take a tip from her hat and choose prints that communicate the whimsy and fun of the beach. Pattern success comes when you keep the rest of the room understated with whitewashed walls and ceramic floors.

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Entertaining Spot

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: Entertaining Spot
Credit: Photo Annie Schlechter

Keep your prime spots for sunset cocktails casual. Make sure you provide plenty of seating for guests, as well as a quiet place to chill out alone.

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Ocean Blues

Ocean Blue Couches
Credit: Photo Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

Sea-inspired hues are a foolproof choice that lends successful results. This classic blue-and-white palette enhances the surrounding views and provides a relaxing feel for this indoor/outdoor escape.

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Poolside Preppy

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: Poolside Preppy
Credit: Photo J. Savage Gibson

Browse through vintage photos and old Hollywood movies from the 1950s and '60s to get design ideas. Bamboo caning, latticework, and pagoda-inspired umbrellas are staples from that era.

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Vintage Appeal

Rustic Vintage Kitchen
Credit: Sophie Munro

Whitewashed wood in this Jamaican kitchen shows off the natural material's texture and imperfections—creating a lived-in-for-years look. An old brass curtain rod acts as a towel holder and becomes a point of interest in the room.

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Smart Thinking

Wooden Beam Built-Ins
Credit: Sophie Munro

Make the most out of small island spaces by utilizing tricky angles. Built-in shelves allow storage for books, and wooden beams provide creative places to store clothing accessories.

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Inspired Canvas

Dining Room with Bold Color and Paintings
Credit: Sophie Munro

To achieve a high-impact look with minimal effort, try sponging bold color on the walls and accenting with funky paintings. The brushstrokes will make the room look like a work of art. Complete the look with a simple furniture arrangement and a few key accessories.

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Island Time

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: Island Time
Credit: Photo Jean Allsopp

When decorating island-inspired rooms, draw from nature's color palette. Tropical details bring the outdoors into this Key West kitchen.

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No-Fuss Neutrals

Our 25 Prettiest Island Rooms: No-Fuss Neutrals
Credit: Photo Jean Allsopp

Keep the laid-back feeling of the islands with barely-there neutrals. Amp up interest in a room by substituting texture for color. Go for materials such as rattan, sea grass, jute, and linen.

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Set the Scene

Set the Scene
Credit: Photo: Gaelle Le Boulicaut

No need for decorations in this room. The modern furniture in this sleek living room all faces the floor-to-ceiling louvered wood doors, which provide maximum cross-ventilation not to mention an incredible view.

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Bamboo Bath

Bamboo Bath
Credit: Photo: Annie Schlechter

Get your bathrooms in on the tropical action too. Bamboo-print wallpaper adds just the right amount of pattern for a vintage-beach feel.

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Formal Beach Style

Formal Beach Style
Credit: Photo: Annie Schlechter

Colorful island rooms can still convey a sense of formality with simple design choices. Here, a formal canopy bed is kept playful with a bold red and graphic decorative pillows.

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Collector's Paradise

Collector's Paradise
Credit: Photo: Reena Bammi

Loosely arrange nautical collectibles, like these serving plates, on the wall for a no-fuss decoration. The casual nautical theme is reinforced with a natural rug and wooden chest as a coffee table.

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Pop of Color

Pop of Color

Simple palm fronds and a vibrant rug can add just the right amount of flair to an otherwise neutral room. Porthole-shaped mirrors and a mix of wicker furniture maintain the beach theme.

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Room With a View

Room With a View
Credit: Photo: Lisa Romerein

Who doesn't want an ocean view and glorious French doors? This living room provides both. A calm color palette of neutrals and pale blues keeps the ocean view the focus of the room.

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A Taste of the Tropics

A Taste of the Tropics
Credit: Photo: Deborah Whitlaw Llwellyn

Create a tropical paradise with bold prints, vibrant hues, and natural decorative pieces.

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Cool Hues

White Built-In Shelves with Light Blue Baking
Credit: Lisa Romerein

Built-in cabinetry with a touch of seafoam helps collectibles pop in this crisp white dining room. An oil-based exterior finish gives the painted cedar floorboards extra durability.

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Retro Island Glam

Retro Island Glam
Credit: Photo: Annie Schlechter

A mix of retro furniture, vintage decorations, and tropical accents give this room its iconic island feel.

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Modern Match

Modern Match
Credit: Photo: Pieter Estersohn

A camelback sofa and Chippendale-style chairs are an elegant pairing for the Saarinen table. The combination carries an air of refinement along with a mellow, easy vibe.

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Island Whimsy

Island Whimsy
Credit: Photo: Annie Schlechter

Shell chandeliers are an island home must! The antiqued silver finish on this chandelier adds a bit of unexpected formality to this playful dining room.

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High Style

High Style
Credit: Photo: Lisa Romerein

A trademark of island architecture, a high vaulted roof is both pretty and practical, keeping indoor spaces cooler by pulling warmer air, which naturally rises, high above living areas. Stick to a subdued color palette to help the room appear cooler.

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Bermuda Classic

Bermuda Classic
Credit: Photo: J. Savage Gibson

Raffia upholstery gives the bed frame a neat and polished look, while soft pinks and full-throttled magenta play off the island's tropical colors.

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Bohemian Style

Bohemian Style
Credit: Photo: Eric Boman

Hand-poured cement tiles lend tropical flair and bold pattern to the kitchen. Bentwood chairs pulled up to a sleek white table give the kitchen even more personality.

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A Nod to the Past

A Nod to the Past
Credit: Photo: Richard Leo Johnson

Lime green trimwork gives new life to an old beach cottage, but beds crafted from driftwood serve as a reminder of the cottage's humble origins.

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Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side
Credit: Photo: Richard Leo Johnson

Bold fabrics and punches of color dress up this small, rustic cottage. Despite its proxmity to the kitchen, the room has a homey feel from the lobster trap turned coffee table and oversized chairs.

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Vibrant Verandah

Vibrant Verandah
Credit: Sophie Munro

Use neutral furniture as a blank canvas for bold colors and playful patterns. Swap out pillows and decorative accessories for a new look whenever you're in the mood to redecorate.

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Breath of Fresh Air

Breath of Fresh Air
Credit: Photo: Jean Allsopp

Play up your grade-A views with wide-open rooms, double-decker terraces, and unfussy decór that reflects the surrounding's simplicity.

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Sea Shell Art

Sea Shell Art
Credit: Photo: Troy Campbell

Play up the beach theme with sea shells. But not just in the traditional decrating sense. Use shells as a backsplash in a ktichen or as wallpaper in a small room.

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Serene View

Sheer Curtains for Ocean View
Credit: Dominique Vorillon

The rippled silk Tibetan rug, sea-foam walls, and driftwood coffee table hint at the beach beyond. Sheer curtains provide some privacy without completely blocking the view.

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Beach-Chic

Beach Living Room with Bright Blue Rug
Credit: Lisa Romerein

The sofa pairs with a round, ocean-blue tiled coffee table to accommodate big groups. Linen-wrapped poufs make for extra, moveable seating. Wood lamps and a wire-and-linen chandelier cast soft light on the space.

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Surf and Turf

Driftwood, bamboo, and linen are echoed throughout this bedroom to add depth and dimension to the rain forest color palette.
Credit: Photo: J. Savage Gibson

Woven grass-cloth walls set the tone for a texture-rich hideaway. Driftwood, bamboo, and linen are echoed throughout this bedroom to add depth and dimension to the rain forest color palette.

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Secret Retreat

Classic Island Interiors: Secret Retreat
Credit: Photographer Tria Giovan

Create the ultimate beachside suite by opening up to a private seating nook. Unfinished teak and woven floor cushions add rugged texture against shades of aqua and sea foam.

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Classic Elegance

White Dining Room with Blue Curtains
Credit: Dominique Vorillon

Sparkling white floors, billowing window treatments, and bamboo Chippendale dining chairs create the right blend of classic glamour and modern appeal—a perfect space for flirty conversation and a glass of wine.

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Seaside Decadence

Seaside Teahouse
Credit: Photo: Lisa Romerein

This teahouse is a space designed for indulging. A French iron daybed, crystal chandelier, gauzy tie-top drapes, and garden urns filled with seashells make it an ideal spot for watching a sunset.

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    1 of 60 Become One With Nature
    2 of 60 Mix Dark and Light
    3 of 60 Get Cohesive with Color
    4 of 60 Style with Shutters
    5 of 60 Add a Cheery Hue
    6 of 60 Incorporate Natural Elements
    7 of 60 Add Ethereal Accents
    8 of 60
    9 of 60 Make an Entrance
    10 of 60 Get Jungle Fever
    11 of 60 Airy Bedroom
    12 of 60 Outdoor Living Room
    13 of 60 Bold Bedroom Color
    14 of 60 Terrific Texture
    15 of 60 Laid-back Luxury
    16 of 60 Seaside Shower
    17 of 60 Caribbean Classic
    18 of 60 Porch Perfection
    19 of 60 Ocean-Inspired Oasis
    20 of 60 International Interiors
    21 of 60 Crisp Kitchen
    22 of 60 Back to Basics
    23 of 60 White Wash
    24 of 60 Tropical Touch
    25 of 60 Effortless Ease
    26 of 60 Rustic Kitchen
    27 of 60 Tropicana Paradise
    28 of 60 Entertaining Spot
    29 of 60 Ocean Blues
    30 of 60 Poolside Preppy
    31 of 60 Vintage Appeal
    32 of 60 Smart Thinking
    33 of 60 Inspired Canvas
    34 of 60 Island Time
    35 of 60 No-Fuss Neutrals
    36 of 60 Set the Scene
    37 of 60 Bamboo Bath
    38 of 60 Formal Beach Style
    39 of 60 Collector's Paradise
    40 of 60 Pop of Color
    41 of 60 Room With a View
    42 of 60 A Taste of the Tropics
    43 of 60 Cool Hues
    44 of 60 Retro Island Glam
    45 of 60 Modern Match
    46 of 60 Island Whimsy
    47 of 60 High Style
    48 of 60 Bermuda Classic
    49 of 60 Bohemian Style
    50 of 60 A Nod to the Past
    51 of 60 Walk on the Wild Side
    52 of 60 Vibrant Verandah
    53 of 60 Breath of Fresh Air
    54 of 60 Sea Shell Art
    55 of 60 Serene View
    56 of 60 Beach-Chic
    57 of 60 Surf and Turf
    58 of 60 Secret Retreat
    59 of 60 Classic Elegance
    60 of 60 Seaside Decadence

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