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2022 Idea House: Step Inside Our Coastal Carolina Home
A man cruises past in a top-down, vintage blue convertible—speedy enough to catch a breeze but not so fast that he can’t give a friendly wave. “That’s what it’s all about right there,” says Ed Mitchell, the president and a founding developer of River Dunes, a community just outside the fishing village of Oriental, North Carolina. Positioned where the Neuse River flows into the Pamlico Sound, this is a place where rest and relaxation come easily. It was a no-brainer for the location of our 2022 Idea House—a winsome and unfussy retreat where there’s plenty of room for the whole family (and the occasional surprise guest) to stretch out and…
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‘Coastal markets are going to start declining,’ Fundrise CEO says
Fundrise Co-Founder and CEO Ben Miller assesses the outlook of U.S. housing markets, investing in private real estate, and housing prices amid cooling demand. Video Transcript SEANA SMITH: After a hot couple of years, the housing market finally cooling off, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t opportunities to invest in this space. Ben Miller, the co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, joins us now. Ben, since the last time you were on the show, certainly, a different housing market. We have seen report after report showing that the housing market is cooling down and cooling down quickly. So where are the most attractive opportunities in the space right now? BEN…
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Coastal Grandmother Home Decor Is Yet Another Way To Jump On The Viral Trend
From neutral-colored linen pants, button-up shirts, cozy sweaters, and comfortable-yet-chic loafers, the coastal grandmother trend is showing no signs of slowing down. If you are still not familiar with the now viral term, think of Erica Barry from the classic movie Something’s Gotta Give. Her sophisticated, casual attire has become the touchstone for those trying to achieve that “I live at the beach” look. And while dressing in this aesthetic is perfect for the summer months, what many are missing out on is the opportunity to extend the coastal grandmother look to the home. Sara Dahl, owner of Dahlhaus Design Co says the coastal grandmother aesthetic is all about casual…
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A unique coastal terraced garden designed as an open air entertaining arena
Portofino is a refined and picturesque Mediterranean fishing village in Italy, pinned between the Apennine Mountains and the azure Ligurian Sea. Here property and land are precious. This breathtaking coastal garden has been created out of four acres of formerly inhospitable, mountainside land facing towards the ocean, and transformed into a unique pleasure garden. Demonstrating what wonders can be achieved with sloped backyard ideas, the design successfully combines planting and landscaping with the expert principles of stylish interior design, decoration and lighting. Read on to discover how. (Image credit: Clive Nichols) Philip Vergeylen, Studio Design Director of luxury award-winning design studio Paolo Moschino (opens in new tab), had re-designed and…
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Coastal garden ideas: 10 ways to design gardens by the ocean
Coastal garden design embraces natural textures, weathered finishes, a loose and relaxed style of planting and spots to pause and enjoy the ocean vistas stretching out before you. Although an ocean view can come with challenging conditions, it also presents an opportunity to grow plants that thrive in the salty, windy, exposed situation, and create a design quite unlike any other. The beach is a place of escapism and feeling a reconnection with nature, so include some of these key elements in your backyard ideas to create an outdoor space that perfectly complements its surroundings. Coastal garden ideas The most important aspect of a coastal garden design is to embrace…
