See How Tastemakers and Designers Live Along the Coast
“There is something magical about living by the water,” writes Henrietta Heald in her book Coastal Living: A Celebration of Living by the Ocean (Ryland Peters & Small, $35). While its pages take you to coasts all over the world, from Denmark and Malibu to England and the Bahamas, the homes show a common passion for life by the water. The architecture is diverse and directly influenced by the coastal location—structures include a New England saltbox, an old British coastguard cottage, and a weathered wood-and-glass modern home on Long Island. Inside, the houses feature nautical maps, beach finds, or maritime relics displayed as art; they also incorporate practical design elements that suit the seaside setting—bare wood floors withstand trails of sand being tracked in, curtainless windows allow light to stream in, and hardy cotton fabrics endure exposure to the salt and sun. Read on, and you may be inspired to bring some coastal living into your own home.