Edits, material studies and buying guides
Shortlists built around the way coastal homes are actually lived in, with every piece linked to the maker.
Slipcovered sofas and chairs for real coastal life
Sand, sunscreen, a wet dog: the slipcover was made for houses near the water.
Travertine, marble and stone tables
Stone brings the beach indoors in the quietest way, porous travertine especially.
Woven by hand: cane, rattan, rush and rope
Handwoven fibre is the shortest route to a room that feels like summer.
Design icons worth the investment
Some designs have earned their place for decades: the Eames Lounge, Saarinen’s pedestal table, Hans Wegner’s chairs, Platner’s wire.
White oak, all the way through
Pale, tight-grained and endlessly calm, white oak is the coastal modern wood.
Outdoor furniture for the terrace and the pool
An outdoor room should be as comfortable as the living room and tougher.
Beautiful pieces under $1,500
Good design doesn’t have to be the most expensive thing in the room.
Curves ahead: sculptural sofas and chairs
Rounded backs, kidney shapes and pebble-soft arms echo the lines of the shore.