Coastal Living

This two-story cottage offers plenty of places for visiting with friends or finding a peaceful retreat. The main level is comprised of a wraparound porch -- both screened and open. Inside, a great room encompasses a seating area, dining nook, and kitchen. The master suite looks onto the potting shed and walled garden, and two bedrooms share the upstairs. "This house not only defines the Lowcountry style, but the entire Habersham community," says interior designer Barbara Yergens

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Coastal Living Seabrook Idea House: Overview
Tour our Idea House in Seabrook, Washington for the latest design ideas and style tips. Take our room-by-room tours with designer Tim Clarke. » Watch It
Vacation Living Year-Round! Steal Design Ideas from this Caribbean-Style Cottage
Open spaces, bright colors, and bold accents abound in this Coastal Living Idea Cottage, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. » See Photos
Get This Look: Cool-Colored Bedroom
Don’t be afraid to express yourself with color. Check out this room's stylish finds and go bold in your own home. » See Photos
Coastal Living Idea House Bedrooms
Breeze through the beautiful bedrooms of Coastal Living 's inspiring Idea Houses. » See Photos
7 Ways with Coastal Color
Take a cue from Coastal Living' s Idea House in Scarborough, Maine, and splash walls, floors, and furniture in the colors of the beach. » See Photos
Coastal Living Guest Room
Vibrant fabrics, purple walls, and bamboo headboards make this guest room both elegant and fun. » Watch It
Coastal Living Idea House Dining Room
Designed to feel like an outdoor porch, the dining room re-creates the ambience of Maine's traditional coastal cottages. » Watch It
Coastal Craft Room
This soothing room brings in the colors of the ocean on the walls and painted floors. The built-in custom craft desks create excellent workspaces. » Watch It
Coastal Living Idea House Bunk Room
Featuring versatile sleeping options, this loft-style room is a creative space for saving custom items. » Watch It
Coastal Living Idea House Study
This small room off the living room serves as a relaxing retreat. The varying textures and fabrics make it an interesting addition to the home. » Watch It
Coastal Living : Beachy Suite
Mixing casual style with contemporary accents gives the master suite an upscale feel with classic serenity. » Watch It
Coastal Living Idea House Living Room
This room is bright, airy, and perfectly coastal. The color palette warms the room, while the striped walls and custom barn door give it a vintage feel. » Watch It
Coastal Living Kitchen
Cottage-style features make this space the perfect place to prepare a meal without feeling cut off from the rest of the house. » Watch It
Dreamy Coastal Idea House
Located in Scarborough, Maine, the 2008 Coastal Living Idea House combines casual, comfortable beach living with classic New England style. » Watch It
Room-by-Room Beachy Style
Welcome to the Coastal Living Tidewater Landing Idea House, just steps from the Chesapeake Bay. » See Photos