Today’s Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes features design elements and decor infused with breezy, laid back luxe. In the spotlight? Coastal style’s best friends: blue and white, and mostly the softer chambray-ish side. I mean, who can resist blue hydrangea bliss? (Discover and repin more inspiration HERE, pretty please.) Lisa Furey’s glorious compound (it’s actually three structures) continues to inspire me, and whether you call it modern farmhouse or modern country or just casual coastal, it’s lovely. Also, check out the mood boards below with ideas to capture the look of a coastal cottage bedroom, living room, and kitchen.
![Coastal bedroom with neutrals, beadboard, gingham, stripe chair, chambray blue accents and French confit jar with roses - Serena & Lily. #coastalbedroom #neutralbedroom #sophisticatedbedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/classic-coastal-bedroom-gingham-stripes-beadboard-serena-lily.jpg)
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Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes
Sophisticated & Neutral Classic Bedroom
![Classic coastal bedroom shop the look on Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/classic-coastal-bedroom-shop-the-look-hello-lovely-blue-khaki-mink-brown-white-serena-lily.jpg)
We don’t often see beadboard painted in this mink shade, do we? Need a paint color idea to try? I painted the pedestal of our round dining table this sophisticated neutral, BEHR Garden Wall:
![Behr Garden Wall paint color is a lovely neutral reminiscent of natural stone and imparts an organic, earthy feel. #gardenwall #behrgardenwall #neutralpaintcolors](https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/882f0aeb-61f3-4f29-8029-8c528e01dd9d/svn/garden-wall-behr-ultra-paint-colors-985405-40_1000.jpg)
It’s one of those colors that you can’t quite pin down as a khaki or light taupe or stone. It is all of those. And should you be in the market for a vintage earthenware crock, confit jar, or rustic planter from France, check HERE.
![Vintage French hand made earthenware confit jar Large glaze - from PaulinesEmporium on Etsy. #frenchconfitjar #frenchearthenware #vintagecrocks](https://i.etsystatic.com/23491849/r/il/e6701d/2539271906/il_794xN.2539271906_oui7.jpg)
Chambray Blue for YOU
![Linen V-neck puffy sleeve dress / OFFON CLOTHING on Etsy - a gorgeous chambray color perfect for a breezy coastal and timeless look. #chambray #dresses #handmadeclothing](https://i.etsystatic.com/6692198/r/il/368694/2356435697/il_794xN.2356435697_iv5o.jpg)
Classic Coastal Blue Wallpaper Ideas
I’m so happy to see folks embracing wallpaper. Keep in mind there are beautiful stencil possibilities should you care to live with a little pattern on the walls without the commitment. Here is the source of the stencils I buy again and again.
![Blue and white coastal bedroom with classic wallpaper (Pesaro) with a chambray hue - Serena & Lily. #coastalbedroom #bluebedrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/serena-and-lily-blue-coastal-bedroom-blue-pesaro-wallpaper-chambray.jpg)
![Beautiful blue and white coastal bedroom with twin beds, wallpaper, and freshened traditional style - Serena & Lily. Come see more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/serena-and-lily-coastal-cottage-bedroom-webster-bed.jpg)
![Tom Scheerer designed coastal blue and white bedroom in a Nantucket seaside home. Photo by Tria Giovan for Jennifer Ash Rudick's Summer to Summer. Come see more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cox-Blue_Bed_Window-01_126.jpg)
![Summer to Summer book cover - Jennifer Ash Rudick, photos by Tria Giovan. #summertosummer #rudick #interiordesign #designbooks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Summer-to-Summer-jacket-2.jpg)
![Charming bedroom in a Nantucket summer house with stenciled raffia wall covering and coastal blue and green accents - design by Tom Scheerer. Photo by Tria Giovan for Jennifer Ash Rudick's Summer to Summer. #coastalstyle #cottagebedroom #tomscheerer #interiordesign #nantucketstyle #bedroomdecor #stenciledwall #romanticbedroom #beachybedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cox-Master_01_187.jpg)
Coastal Cttage Interiors Designed by Lisa Furey
Interior Design: Lisa Furey; Photography: Lindsey Shorter
![Charlestone style hanging bed porch swing in a board and batten coastal cottage by Lisa Furey. Come find more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/master-bedroom-porch-swing.jpg)
What’s up with the coastal fever on Hello Lovely? I am clearly in ENDLESS SUMMER mode, so bring it on, mama! Onward with inspiration from lakeside cabins, fantasy beach houses, and cozy bungalows by the sea since they all suggest a slower pace, peaceful unplugged time, and a restful atmosphere.
![Coastal style kitchenette with custom Shaker cabinetry, farm sink, and open shelving in a charming carriage house by Lisa Furey. Explore more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/carriage-house-kitchenette.jpg)
![Emerson quote about letting go on Hello Lovely. #ralphwaldoemerson #wisdomquotes #lettinggoquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/farrow-and-ball-pavilion-gray-quote-emerson.jpg)
![Timeless classic coastal pretty decor on Hello Lovely Studio. #timelessdesign #classicdecor #homedecor #furniture #hellolovelystudio #coastalstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/timeless-classic-coastal-pretty-decor-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
![Classic white coastal cottage kitchen by Lisa Furey with handmade blue and white encaustic backsplash. Discover more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coastal-cottage-blue-white-kitchen-lisa-furey-farm-sink-handmade-encaustic-backsplash.jpg)
![Coastal Style Get the Look Banner - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coastal-style-get-the-look-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Kitchens With Coastal Inspo
![Benjamin Moore Pashmina paint color on island in a coastal kitchen with Shaker cabinets, shiplap, encaustic tile backsplash and white oak flooring. White paint is BM White OC-151. Design by Lisa Furey.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coastal-cottage-kitchen-lisa-furey-light-grey-island.jpg)
Cottage Kitchen Ideas to Get the Look
I created the mood board (below) to consider and pin to your kitchen Pinterest boards. You’ll notice the color palette leans grey more than blue, in step with my own kitchen: neutral with light grey, white and black. Light wood tones warm the mood along with a mix of metals (but not too many!) as well as nautical (yet not kitschy) nods.
![Get the look coastal cottage kitchen on Hello Lovely!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/get-the-look-coastal-cottage-kitchen-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Ever dreamed of designing a coastal cottage kitchen? My own kitchen has breezy charm and design elements such as white oak hardwood flooring, Benjamin Moore White OC-151 painted walls and bead board, a fireclay apron front sink, bridge faucet.
![Hello Lovely's white European country modern French kitchen with Minuet Viatera quartz counters, farm sink, industrial cart, and marble subway backsplash.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hello-lovely-studio-white-kitchen-oak-floor-marble-subway-backsplash-industrial-cart-stool-1.jpg)
Misty Grey Accent Paint Color Idea
![BEHR PREMIUM PLUS 8 oz. #N500-1 Shiny Luster Flat paint. Discove more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/430c15e7-1136-4488-a7fc-060e7bc3ef15/svn/shiny-luster-behr-premium-plus-paint-colors-pp10016-64_1000.jpg)
Psssst. Is anyone springing for the fantasy La Cornue range on that kitchen board? Hey. When mama needs another pop of black and the warmth of gold on her coastal cottage kitchen mood board, she may as well shoot the moon! Here’s another dreamy range with a friendlier price point than the La Cornue.
![Funny quote about exercise with handlettering by Amy Latta. #funnyquote #humor #exercise #momhumor #handlettering #amylatta](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/amy-latta-creations-handlettering-5-1440x1440.jpeg)
Back to bizness. And try not to notice I am craving tacos.
![Funny humor quote on Hello Lovely about tacos. #foodhumor #foodquote #funnyquotes #tacos](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-on-hello-lovely-studio-taco-salads-drchickenberg.jpg)
Sigh.
Blue Paint Color Ideas
![Benjamin Moore Andes Summit is the lovely blue paint on door. This cottage by Lisa Furey is an inspiring celebration of blue and white. Come find more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/blue-painted-door-and-stair-runner-lisa-furey.jpg)
![Funny internet humor tweet quote about captcha. #funnytweets #oneoffhumor #humorquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-on-hello-lovely-studio-captcha-therealpalmal.jpg)
![Andes Summit (Benjamin Moore) paint color on wall in coastal cottage bathroom with pedestal sink. Design: Lisa Furey. #andessummit](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bathroom-pedestal-sink.jpg)
Coastal Sophisticated Blue Paint Color Idea
The wall color in this powder bath may be BM Andes Summit (maybe just the lighting making it look different?) since the designer used that blue elsewhere. However, in this photo the blue appears more muted and similar to a color used in our prior home for a coastal bath: BEHR Deep Shale:
Easiest way to see if a color is right? Order samples to be delivered to your door with Samplize (a peel and stick sheet of “paint” to stick on your wall and easily move around to other walls!).
![Inspirational quote about creativity with handlettering by Amy Latta. #inspirationalquote #creativity #handlettering #amylatta](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/amy-latta-express-yourself-handlettering-4.jpeg)
Beach House Living Room: Shop the Look
![Beach House Living Room Get the Look Mood Board on Hello Lovely. #getthelook #shopthelook #livingrooms #coastalstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/beach-house-living-room-mood-board-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Indigo Pillows to Love
![Benjamin Moore White OC-151 on shiplap, trim, walls, ceiling in blue and white living room with indigo accents. Board and batten coastal cottage iby Lisa Furey. #benjaminmoorewhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/living-room-11.jpg)
I searched for the fabric used for these custom pillows and found it for you…yay! It’s called Andromeda Japanese Style linen in indigo from Schumacher. I have had lots of custom pillows created by sewers on Etsy, and here are some possibilities in case you love the look:
![Pillow with Schumacher Adnromeda Japanese style linen in indigo and white.](https://i.etsystatic.com/10978944/r/il/2f1835/1578293845/il_794xN.1578293845_h94j.jpg)
![One off sarcastic humor quote on Hello Lovely. #funnytweets #humor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-hello-lovely-studio-human-laziness-30-day-risk-free-trial-thesulk.jpg)
![iPillow with Schumacher's Andromeda Japanese style linen in indigo and white.](https://i.etsystatic.com/6258116/r/il/e4c67c/839296738/il_794xN.839296738_n0t3.jpg)
Coastal Bedroom Design Inspo
![Coastal blues on a batik pillow in a coastal bedroom painted Benjamin Moore White OC-151 (Lisa Furey). #benjaminmoorewhite #whitepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/master-bedroom-2.jpg)
Omg, have you seen the selection of classic white bedding at Serena & Lily???? Prepare to be killed directly in the face, and don’t say I didn’t warn you!
![White quilt and bedding - Serena & Lily classic](https://www.serenaandlily.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_SerenaandLily/default/dw032c1d0f/hi-res/Quilt_Maya_White_MV_0622_Crop_BASE.jpg)
Coastal But Not Kitschy Bath
![Bathroom vanity painted Tinsmith (Sherwin Williams) in a coastal cottage. Vessel sink, shiplap (painted BM White OC-151), and round mirror.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coastal-bathroom.jpg)
![Inspirational quote with handlettering by Amy Latta. #inspirationalquote #encouragement #amylatta #handlettering](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/amy-latta-handlettering-for-relaxation-3-1440x1398.jpeg)
Pine Cone Hill Bedding
The designer chose bedding from Pine Cone Hill, and my experience with this brand is all positive…I have relied on Pine Cone Hill for years now for curtains, bedding, pillows, and fabric. Designer Annie Selke is one of my design heroes!
![Benjamin Moore White OC-151 on walls of a coastal bedroom with navy blue accents (Lisa Furey). Come score more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes Now!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/blue-bedroom.jpg)
![Ink Dots Duvet Cover Collection by Pine Cone Hill & Annie Selke.](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/73188828/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/2952/29523824/Ink+Dots+Duvet+Cover+Collection.jpg)
![Funny humor quote about peacocks at the zoo on Hello Lovely. #peacocks #animalquotes #funnyquotes #animalhumor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-on-hello-lovely-studio-peacocks-zoo-vibe-around-kenzianidiot.jpg)
![Coastal bedroom with blue paisley bedding, built-ins, and black swing arm task sconces - Lisa Furey. Score more Coastal Cottage Inspo, Paint Colors & Whimsy Quotes here!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/blue-paisley-bedding-in-coastal-bedroom-black-task-sconce-bamboo-shades.jpg)
![Annette Quilt by Pine Cone Hill & Annie Selke.](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/44288399/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/7636/76369986/Annette+Quilt.jpg)
Cottage Entry’s Beautiful Built-in
![Andes Summit (Benjamin Moore) navy blue paint color on a built-in in an entry of a coastal cottage by Lisa Furey. White oak hardwood floor and stairs in entry with shiplap on walls (Benjamin Moore White OC-151). #andessummit #benjaminmooreandessummit #navybluepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/entry-3.jpg)
One of my favorite design elements in this beautiful main house? The blue painted built-in, conveniently located near the front door. I think I’d rather have a smart and attractive piece like this for storage than a larger closet with awful bifold doors (which is what I’m currently living with).
I also love the timeless style of the bench designer Lisa Furey chose for the entryway. It could go in any number of spaces, and I can imagine designing a bedroom or dining room around the piece!
Soft Seaglass Suggestive Paint Color Ideas
![Beach Glass (Benjamin Moore 1564) paint color swatch is a soft, sophisticated, aqua seaglass color to try!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/benjamin-moore-beach-glass-1564-paint-color.png)
![Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments paint color swatch - a serene and timeless coastal hue to try! #quietmoments #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/benjamin-moore-quiet-moments-1563-paint-swatch.jpg)
![Yarmouth Blue Benjamin Moore blue paint color (HC-150). #yarmouthblue #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/yarmouth-blue-benjamin-moore-hc-150-blue-paint-color-swatch.png)
What to Wear!
![Sarcastic funny tweet about fitted sheets on Hello Lovely. #funnytweets #sarcasticquote #humor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-hello-lovely-studio-emotionally-fitted-sheet-corner-i-will-die-rosadona.jpg)
Into Beachy? Make it Easy on Yourself
If you want to bring a modern coastal cottage feel to your interiors, one of the loveliest starting points is a click away at Serena & Lily. Watch this and see if the style resonates:
Board & Batten Coastal Cottage Exterior
![Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lisa-furey-modern-farmhouse-cottage-palmetto-bluff-5.jpg)
![Inspirational quote about change with handlettering by Amy Latta. #inspirationalquote #handlettering #amylatta #change](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/amy-latta-handlettering-for-relaxation-5-1440x1799.jpeg)
Thanks so much for reading! To revisit coastal cottage house tour stories, see these stories:
Coastal cottage style entryway and kitchen
Cottage style great room and paint colors
Coastal cottage style bedrooms and bathrooms
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-michele
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I love a coastal look , especially when its not “themed” . Do you have any idea what color the wall is painted in the picture with the pedestal sink ? It’s a kind of blue gray. We are painting my husband’s office – it already has white board and batten about 1/3 way up and we are looking for a nautical blue gray that’s not too dark ( the office is in an attic bedroom with only one dormer window).
Thanks for sharing
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I think it very well may be BM Andes Summit since the designer stayed rather consistent with her colors, and this powder bath is likely in the main house where she used the color on a built-in in the entry. But that color is a true blue without grey. Photography and editing can make colors appear slightly different so bear that in mind. If you are after a blue-grey, then I would definitely steer you toward greys and not blues. Even if the paint swatch says grey – it could easily read blue grey with the blue undertones of the color.You might like what we painted our powder room in our prior home: https://rstyle.me/+zAK_C7sjvuyQlSjDn4cHng It’s Behr Deep Shale, and I loved its sophistication. I never changed it which says something. There was no natural light in that bath btw. I also had a pedestal sink in the space and white trim. See what you think!
Love the Deep Shale . I think it’s got a moody nautical look that would work well with the right white board and batten. You are a jewel!
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Yay! So happy to have you here and appreciate the feedback. 🙂
Love gray and white. Looks so clean and fresh.
Author
I so agree. Thank so much for reading and taking time to let me know. 🙂
Hello, for information. I have identical indigo cushions to those featured which I bought from Ikea at a very reasonable price, looking lovely on my white sofas. Best wishes, Sue.
Author
Wow! Thanks for the tip!
hello like to know your idea on gray kitchen cabinets and the wall color to match
Author
Hi there. A lot of designers like Repose Gray for their gray kitchen cabinets (see these stories: https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/?s=repose+gray) and I have painted kitchen cabinets Behr Classic Silver (which read very blue-grey with the strong Southwest sunlight pouring in the space) and Sherwin Williams Carbonized for a very deep dark charcoal (see it here: https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/2020/11/condo-makeover-on-a-budget.html). You might also type grey paint colors into the search box on my home page to get ideas for paints to sample.