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 ...

“Coastal Grandma” is a popular lifestyle trend that goes beyond home decor to include fashion and a relaxed mindset. The aesthetic, made famous by Nancy Meyers films, is all about the breezy, ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever watched a Nancy Meyers movie and found yourself paying more attention to the kitchen than the plot, you’re not alone. There’s something about those warm, lived-in interiors, with their ...

A little coastal style in your home goes a long way to giving the place a bright and airy feel, reminiscent of the seafront, but it's not necessarily about driftwood and nautical-themed accessories.

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 ...

Aqua, tangerine, yellow. These are the soft, sun-and-sky colors that interior designer Kristin Raybon pulled out of her paint box to transform a dated, overly formal 1980s-era home in Harbor Acres.

Central Florida is all about water, wind and sunshine. It’s about wide horizons and indoor/outdoor living – which is why coastal-style homes are so well-suited to the region. An especially dramatic ...