Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Boardwalk Series from Mediteranea Tile Ever since the construction of the famous promenade in Atlantic City in 1870, the Boardwalk has a time-honored place in American lore as an exclusive seaside destination. Mediterranea honors this tradition in four classic colors, named after America’s most distinctive Boardwalks – Atlantic City (Ash), Coney Island (Walnut), Myrtle Beach (Whitewash) and Venice Beach (Amber). Using its exclusive Dynamic HD Imaging™ technology, Mediterranea takes ink-jet design to an entirely new level in the Boardwalk series – bringing the charm of these unique destinations to life for the first time in a manufactured and fully rectified product. Benefits of porcelain over wood - never scratches , dents or splinters, maintenance free- never needs to be refinished, easy to clean, pet friendly, minimal grout joint

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Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

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The subtle textures in this comforter blended with the pale blues makes the perfect combination for a simple elegant look.
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1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

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Amber Frederiksen Photography
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Family room The family room provides plenty of cozy seating for the whole family with a large slipcovered sectional in a washable linen. Natural elements abound with a driftwood coffee table, jute rug and an old wood trunk end table. Blue green coral pillows reflect the colors in the row boat giclee hung above the sectional. “Beach cottage...beach home...coastal cottage...coastal home...waterfront home”

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

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Outside details
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