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Traditional/ beach contempoary exterior photo chris darnall
This is an example of a small beach style two-storey white exterior in Orange County with a gable roof and vinyl siding.

This is an example of a beach style entryway in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

Cabinets by Crown Point Cabinetry painted Farrow & Ball Stone Blue No. 86.
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

The master bedroom has a large, open feel and French doors leading out to a private patio.
Photo of a large beach style master bedroom in Houston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no fireplace and exposed beam.

David Burroughs Photography
This is an example of a large beach style two-storey exterior in Baltimore with wood siding.

David Duncan Livingston
Large beach style kitchen/dining combo in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors.

Jason Hulet Photography
Beach style living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Designed for a waterfront site overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this modern house takes advantage of stunning views while negotiating steep terrain. Designed for LEED compliance, the house is constructed with sustainable and non-toxic materials, and powered with alternative energy systems, including geothermal heating and cooling, photovoltaic (solar) electricity and a residential scale wind turbine. Builder: Cape Associates Interior Design: Forehand + Lake Photography: Durston Saylor

Michael Partenio
Beach style entryway in New York with white walls.

Design ideas for a beach style backyard patio in Boston with a fire feature.

Design ideas for a beach style bedroom in Philadelphia with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Styling by Anna Williams of Ethos Interiors. Photography by Naomi Abdilla.
Photo of a beach style entryway in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors and a double front door.

Beach style open plan dining in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Beach style backyard rectangular pool in Boston with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Mid-sized beach style wet bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, timber splashback and brown floor.

Beach style home overlooking Newport Beach, Sydney (by Ryan Lahiff)
Beach style sunroom in Sydney with light hardwood floors and a standard ceiling.

Inspiration for a beach style two-storey grey exterior in Providence with wood siding and a gable roof.

Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style sunroom in Boston with no fireplace, slate floors, a skylight and grey floor.