Grand Tours: Texas Gulf Coast Beach Getaway

Southern Living ’s Port Aransas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast is a light and airy beach retreat with lots of room for family and friends.

Birmingham-based architects Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette designed this 3,334-square-foot beach house with an open floor plan and four porches to maximize Gulf views and outdoor living space.

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Birmingham-based architects Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette designed this 3,334-square-foot beach house with an open floor plan and four porches to maximize Gulf views and outdoor living space.

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A casual front porch with a fireplace and two woven rocking chairs creates an informal entryway to this relaxed beach house.

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1 of 42 Birmingham-based architects Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette designed this 3,334-square-foot beach house with an open floor plan and four porches to maximize Gulf views and outdoor living space.