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Coastal Living Room Makeover

Laurie March, The House Counselor shares tips and tricks on how to give your home a relaxing beach-inspired style. 

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Escape to the Beach, Right at Home

It’s easier than you think to turn your living room into a coastal getaway. No matter where you live, with a few decorating changes, you can enjoy your own escape to the beach anytime!

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Before: Lackluster Living Room

They aren’t called “living rooms” for nothing. Whether watching TV, eating or hanging with friends, we tend to spend a lot of time in our living spaces. These first-time homeowners just moved in, so we're going to turn their underwhelming living area into a relaxing, sophisticated space.

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Out With The Old

To achieve the coastal cool design style desired by the homeowners, the first thing to go was the orange-hued floor. Not only was it outdated, it also clashed with the updated, neutral look they like.

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Engineered floors are amazingly durable and come in an array of beautiful colors. This gorgeous, driftwood gray floor brings a lasting warmth into this space for years to come.
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In With The New

Engineered hardwood floors are amazingly durable and come in an array of beautiful colors. This gorgeous, driftwood-gray floor brings a lasting warmth into this space that will last for years to come, and it goes with a variety of design styles.

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