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Bring coastal color and cozy fabrics into a beach cottage dining room. This living space from Rachel in New England is filled with happy colors, a mix of whites and natural woods and plenty of woven accents. How to Keep Your Space Comfortable To keep a room feeling grounded, use old refinished trunks and wicker baskets for storage. These rustic touches contrast with the modern coastal dining table and white draperies. A palette of soft blues and whites can create a relaxing beach-inspired dining room. Light voile curtains and a painted wood table keep the focus on water views, while a variety of woven chairs—including jute, seagrass, rattan, and canvas—add casual comfort. Add depth to a coastal dining room with a dark blue paint color that evokes the hue of an ocean sunset or deeper blue-green waters. Designer Chauncy Boothby used this shade to warm up the traditional furniture in this dining nook, creating a casual space that feels like it has been collected over time. Tips to Choos...

French doors are a classic addition to any luxury interior design scheme. Pairing beautifully with windows, they help create a flow between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. Tips for Choosing French Doors For the best results, French doors should be professionally installed. Due to the precision required to get them to hang securely, they should not be a DIY project. French doors are a welcome way to let natural light flood your home during the day. They also offer ventilation. But what makes them truly special is their ability to bring you a sense of lightness and openness that transcends function. Originally, they were created as an elegant solution to the 17th century problem of bringing more daylight into homes for greater comfort – long before electricity. They are characterized by large, full-length glass panes (also called “lites”) set in wood, aluminum or fiberglass frames. Usually hinged, they may be single or double-hung. Choose High Quality Materials Upgrade your Fr...