A gorgeous beachfront home in California!

This gorgeous beachfront home in California is designed by Ohara Davies-Gaetano for two brothers (and their families) as a getaway. The homeowners wanted a beach house that feels open and comfortable yet indestructible by the salty sea air and kids. The results? A relaxed, family-friendly abode with a sense of refinement. Let's check it out, shall we?

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Photo credit: Victoria Pearson

Wow! What a stunning abode! Thanks to a soothing neutral palette, hints of blues, organic elements and minimal architectural details, this home exudes a sense of comfort and timelessness. Don't forget to check out the rest of the house here! 

A lighting designer's chic and beautiful New Orleans home!

Check out lighting designer, Julie Neill historic New Orleans home!

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Photo courtesy of: Julie Neill

Such a well-appointed residence! A combination of gorgeous chandeliers, pretty textiles, brass pieces, classic furniture and wood elements creates a charming and timeless Parisian feel to this lovely home. Fresh, chic and beautifully layered, there are so many inspirations to take away from this elegant abode, don't you think? What are your thoughts?

Happy Father's Day!

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Photo credit: Country Living

Happy Father's Day to all great dads who made huge sacrifices for their families! Wishing all dads a marvelous day filled with lots of love, smiles and happiness!

Inside a beautiful Shingle-style cottage in Mount Desert Island!

This beautiful Shingle-style cottage on Mount Desert Island is designed by interior designer Leandra Fremont-Smith for a couple with three boys. The homeowner has three instructions for the designer: use a blue-green palette; paint the kitchen cabinets peacock blue; and find a place for the mobile made from wooden fish she painted a long time ago. Will the designer be able to rise to the challenge? Let's find out, shall we?

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Photo credit: Jeff Roberts

Such a delightful tour! Her work is fresh, visually interesting and inspirational all at the same time. I love her flair for layering and mixing unexpected elements together such as the combination of tented ceiling with bold patterns in one of the rooms above. There is so much to learn by studying her creative decorating approach, don't you think? Don't forget to click here to check out the rest of the tour!

Inside a stylish and sophisticated weekend retreat in Georgia!

This getaway property with a private lake in Greene County, Georgia belongs to the owners of Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, Ric Parrish and Matthew Quinn. They loved the property so much that after the initial property viewing, Quinn immediately created new renderings for the existing rustic hunt cabin. His transformative vision for the place includes: raising roofs, rearranging porches, adding a guest house and giving the retreat a contemporary feel. Intrigued? Let's check it out!

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Photo credit: Emily Followill

I really love how the tastemakers incorporated bold black brick walls, brass elements and luxurious touches to evoke style, elegance and sophistication in this home. Stylish and contemporary with an effortless masculine vibe, there's so much inspiration to take away from this gorgeous abode, don't you think? Don't forget to check out the rest of the house and its spectacular view here!

Inside designer Mark D. Sikes' gorgeous Hollywood Hills home!

Be inspired by designer Mark D. Sikes gorgeous 1928 Hollywood Hills home!

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Photo credit: Amy Neunsinger

How can you not love this stunning abode? A wonderful combination of patterns, gingham, stripes, wicker, natural elements and a predominantly blue and white color palette gives this home a fresh, timeless and preppy vibe! My favorite elements are the tented fabric ceilings in the dining room and reading room. Easy, breezy with a casual elegance feel, what's not to love about this beautiful designer's residence? Your thoughts?