Surf cottage style

A dilapidated 1920s cottage in a San Diego beach town is returned to its former campy charm, with a lot of modern black-and-white motifs thrown in.

For pro surfers Quincy Davis and Pat Schmidt, putting an outdoor shower in their Hamptons home wasn't a luxury, it was a must.

A Laguna Beach family shows how to mix styles and live large in a small-space beach cottage.

Ranch homes are beloved for their welcoming and relaxed appearance. In fact, they're one of the most popular home styles in the U.S. and have been embraced since they populated suburban America in the 1920s. Intrigued? Scroll on for six ideas that perfectly characterize the aesthetic.

Everywhere we look, we're seeing surfboards in home decor. Here are a few samples of how this trend can work in each room of the house.

Each Klineworks piece is custom made and handcrafted; every piece has its own unique size, shape and composition.

#SurfShacks vibes, right at home with @kawaiian_lion (at Western Australia)

We tour graphic designer and gallery owner Holly McCauley's charm-filled cottage in Rosebank, Australia, near a rainforest.

Hermosa Surf is a handshapes + smoothie shop located in Bird Rock, CA. Interior design by Solstice Interiors. Photography by Charlotte Lea Photography.