Coastal Blue Paint & Accents for Tranquil Seaside Retreats

As the weather warms, and blue skies beckon, pretty blues and coastal color stories feel uplifting. But which blues? And must you dwell on an island to enjoy turquoise? Since there is a wide range of possibilities – anyone can enjoy it. Coastal Blue Paint & Accents for Tranquil Seaside Retreats brings paint color suggestions, decorating ideas, and resources for cheerful bold blues as well as quieter possibilities. I personally love wearing bright saturated turquoise, but pale blue is what I favor at home. Let’s peek at the magic possible where variations of coastal blue live.

Tranquil muted blue bedroom in Bahamas with design by Trish Becker for Coastal Living - photo by Annie Schlechter. #coastalbedroom #paleblue — Coastal Living – Design: Trish Becker; Photo: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Liz Strong

Coastal Blue Paint & Accents for Tranquil Coastal Style

While I enjoy living with neutrals and liberal does of white at home, I also appreciate the spring and summer-like island goodness coastal blue paint colors and turquoise accents bring.

And isn’t the above bedroom (in the Bahamas) a testament to the power of muted, tranquil, icy blue with gray undertones? While we don’t know the exact color on the wood paneled walls, at first they make strike you as a pale chambray. Or a muted periwinkle-gray.

BM Cascade White 2127-70

The color isn’t overly green which you sense from the contrast with the upholstered pieces. So if you are looking for a similar icy yet soothing light blue effect, Cascade White may be worth a look. (And don’t be put off by “white” in the paint’s name!)

Benjamin Moore Cascade White 2127-70 paint color swatch. #bmcascadewhite #lightbluepaintcolors — **Benjamin Moore Cascade White 2127-70**

Here it is in a bedroom where it appears more blue than gray:

BM Cascade White 2127-70 pale blue paint color on bedroom walls - design by Michelle Miller Interiors. #bmcascadewhite #lightbluepaintcolors — BM Cascade White – Michelle Miller Interiors

For a more aqua-gray hue, check out Benjamin Moore Lookout Point 1646 which appears to have a bit of green in it:

BM Lookout Point 1646 paint color swatch. #bmlookoutpoint #palebluepaintcolors — **BM Lookout Point 1646**

BM Glass Slipper 1632

Another icy pale blue I love is Benjamin Moore 1632 which designers use all of the time.

Glass Slipper is a pale powder blue offering effortless beauty for any space, and with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.2, it’s going to reflect plenty of light and not feel as dark as a blue-grey such as Brittany Blue 1633.

BM Glass Slipper 1632 pale blue paint color swatch. #bmglassslipper #palebluepaintcolor — **SW 1632 Glass Slipper**

Glass Slipper can be so elegant in a dining room or bathroom. And if you’re a fan of blue and wondering where you can add it to your home, maybe a laundry room or bonus room?

Glass Slipper by Benjamin Moore is the paint color on the walls of this classic bathroom with pedestal sink and tall glass front cabinet. #benjaminmooreglassslipper #bmglassslipper #lightbluepaintcolors — Benjamin Moore Glass Slipper – Paint color ideas for walls, trim, ceiling, doors and furniture.

BM 1605 Winter Solstice

What makes a blue coastal in feel rather than say, wintry? Bright turquoise and teal have a definite summery vibe whereas greyed, icier blues remind us of winter. Here’s a gorgeous paint color idea which I think straddles the two:

BM Winter Solstice 1605 paint color on windows in a beautiful laundry room with farm sink - Rachel Parcell. #bmwintersolstice #bluegraypaintcolors — **BM 1605 Winter Solstice** on windows in laundry room (cabinets are BM Dove Wing) – Rachel Parcell

Isn’t that a romantic and sophisticated look for such a traditionally utilitarian space?

BM 1605 Winter Solstice paint color swatch. #bluegraypaintcolors #bmwintersolstice — **BM Winter Solstice 1605**

Benjamin Moore describes the color as “Like the early evening on a snowy winter day, this cool gray features a touch of blue.” But I just see the most elegant and lovely tone!

BM Atmospheric

There’s a whole category of coastal blue colors that fall under the umbrella of “happy,” don’t you think? Those icy and grey-blue colors can be a bit aloof, so along comes Atmospheric!

SW Atmospheric (turquoise blue) accents in a Kandrac & Kole designed kitchen with turquoise island and arched pantry door. Walls are SW Repose Gray. #bmatmospheric #reposegray #turquoisekitchen — **SW Atmospheric** on door and island in kitchen with design by Kandrac & Kole. Walls: **SW Repose Gray**; Fabric on window: Thibaut Peacock Garden

Isn’t it stunning on this kitchen island and pantry door?

SW Atmospheric 6505 turquoise blue paint color swatch. #swatmospheric #turquoisepaintcolor — **SW Atmospheric 6505**

BM 610 Antigua Aqua

For a nostalgic, island-ish, Florida beach cottage feel, you may like a color such as BM Antigua Aqua. It is very similar to a discontinued Valspar color that was used here called SR-1011 Summer Sorbet:

Valspar Seaside Retreat Summer Sorbet turquoise paint in a coastal cottage with soft muted blues - design by Tracey Rapisardi. #turquoiseinterior #turquoisepaintcolors — Tracey Rapisardi (Valspar SR1011 Summer Sorbet is discontinued but **BM Antigua Aqua** is close)

Designer Tracey Rapisardi knows her way around coastal blue paint and accents and uses it liberally.

BM Antigua Aqua paint color swatch. #bmantiguaaqua #aquapaintcolors — **BM Antigua Aqua**

She literally wrote the book on seaside interiors, and you can buy Simply by the Sea HERE.

Ideas for Classic Decorating With Blue

I love how designer Cathy Kincaid uses blue in her gorgeous traditional style home:

Coastal Blue Inspiration for Curb Appeal

What if your front door was painted your favorite blue? Isn’t it fabulous for coastal cottages, beach homes, or any summer-friendly front door?

Turquoise Front Door with curb appeal! Paint color is Wythe Blue-Benjamin Moore.Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #decorinspiration #beachyblue #benjaminmoorewytheblue — via Postcards from the Ridge

The front door above is Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue.

Wythe Blue Benjamin Moore is a gorgeous aqua turquoise color, perfect for a coastal style front door or a beachy cottage! teeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveiled in 1976 to celebrate the US bicentennial, a collection of 191 colors inspired by America's historic landmarks. #turquoisepaintcolor #bestturquoise #benjaminmoorewytheblue — BENJAMIN MOORE Wythe Blue

Look at how pretty an aqua-turquoise-blue can harmonize with copper or grey:

Pale blue aqua door to coastal cottage (Tracey Rapisardi) in Coastal Living Magazine. #coastalcottage #bluefrontdoor #houseexteriors — Coastal Living Magazine – Tracey Rapisardi

It truly is a happy color in a variety of settings – isn’t this a cheerful front door as well?

Turquoise front door with arch and round window on a cedar shake cottage - BHG (photo: Janet Mesic-Mackie). #turquoise #frontdoors #tudorcottage — BHG – photo by Janet Mesic-Mackie…in case you love turquoise blue interiors and front doors.

Here’s a paint color suggestion to approach the effect of the curb appealing door above.

Behr BIC-53 Turquoise paint color. #turquoisepaint — BEHR Turquoise BIC-53 – Photo gallery of ideas for cool blue interior colors and exterior colors for home.

For a turquoise with less green undertones than the Behr color above, peek at Benjamin Moore Blue Lagoon which would be similar to the trim here:

Charming turquoise trim on a humble coastal cottge - via HappyLovesRosie. #coastalcottages #turquoise #beachcottage — Happy Loves Rosie – Make sure to sample at least three different blues before you decide which one is best.

Coastal Blue-Green Exterior Paint Color Ideas

Can you imagine going boldly teal green or turquoise on your cottage’s exterior?

Bright turquoise cottage exterior with royal blue front door - Completely Coastal. #coastalcottage #turquoise — Completely-Coastal

Try a gorgeous coastal teal color called Oceanic Teal 669 to approach the coastal blue on the shingles above.

BM Oceanic Teal 669 paint color swatch. #tealpaintcolors #oceanicteal — **BM Oceanic Teal 669**

If you love soft European-inspired green like this:

Lovely blue-green window trim (SW Parisian Patina) on a white stucco home - Hearth Homes Interiors. #parisianpatina #paintcolors — Hearth Home Interiors

you may be slightly surprised to learn the exact paint color is this: SW Parisian Patina.

The sun can warm a cooler green so that it appears more aqua so it’s important to sample and have a few similar tones to compare. Samplize samples make it super easy to compare colors with no mess and no painting at all. If you buy sample pots…

How to Choose Perfect Paint Colors Every Time - instructions to sample paint from Hello Lovely. #paintcolors #choosingpaint #paintsamples

Turquoise Interior Inspiration: Dining Rooms

Imagine waking up to a cheerful blue hue like this in a breakfast nook:

Turquoise blue bentwood chairs surround a tulip table in a breakfast area - BHG. #turquoise #interiordesign #breakfastnook — *BHG*

or even a mix of cool blues and greens like this rustic melange:

Lovely breakfast nook with turquoise chairs in a farmhouse kitchen - Country Living. #breakfastnook #turquoise — Country Living

Isn’t this elegant combination of putty grey and turqoise magical?

Beautiful robin's egg blue painted cabinet back- would highlight a milk glass collection perfectly. Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #decorinspiration #beachyblue — Tidbits and Twine

Sometimes just painting bifold doors with an elegant blue (and leaving white contrasting trim like what we see in this dining room below) can bring a smile to an otherwise neutral space.

Turquoise Blue Dining Room Design. Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #diningroom #decorinspiration #beachyblue — Christopher Burns Interiors via here

And don’t worry about “matching” upholstery with paint. That can come off looking too contrived anyway, and for a designer look, it’s not going to be an exact match.

Turquoise can bring life and interest when you’re after a sanctuary feel. Here’s an example of contrast with black pocket doors and a reflective ceiling.

Elegant tuquoise blue walls and dining chairs. Black Pocket Doors. Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #decorinspiration #coolblue #diningroom — Peter Pennoyer Architects

Beachy Turquoise Paint Projects

What to do after dragging an abandoned curbside chair home? Here is some inspiration from talented bloggers.

Chair Makeover in ASCP Provence Blue. Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #decorinspiration #provenceblue #anniesloan — Confessions of a DIYer

Quick and Easy Paint Transformations by Annie Sloan — Great resource: Source: Quick and Easy Paint Transformations

Here’s another gorgeous blue chalk paint to consider for furniture or home accents:

Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration: For Curb Appeal

Chalk paint is certainly not just for dumpster dive treasures. It is a smart option to customize new pieces you may not have considered personalizing. Case in point? To give a new light a verdigris finish, Lesley Stocker created patina in 30 minutes with Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue.

The original finish of this outdoor light when purchased from Horchow several years ago was a dark bronze. #anniesloan #duckeggblue #chalkpaintproject

Check out her videos like this one to understand the easy process!

Need a pop of blue for a porch, deck, veranda or balcony?

Ginger cat peeking through a turquoise painted metal balcony - Amellye. #turquoise — via Amellye

Cheerful Coastal Blue Kitchens

Can you imagine the task of choosing a beautiful blue to be used as extensively as this:

Turquoise kitchen cabinets in a charming country kitchen with round window and rustic beams - HomeBNC. #bluekitchens #colorfulkitchens — HomeBNC

Something magical happens when those sophisticated chalky blues meet copper:

French farmhouse kitchen with copper pans on rack, light blue cabinetry, and stone floors - Le Mas des Poiriers. — **Farrow & Ball Light Blue** in this Provence Poiriers kitchen in THIS

And even when blue tiles live only on the range backsplash, the effect can be dramatic:

Turquoise blue subway tile behind range in gorgeous kitchen with rustic range hood. — See more blue kitchens to inspire in THIS

Blue can certainly shift the mood of a kitchen into less fussy, more down to earth territory as we see in this elegant kitchen:

Timeless, tranquil, bespoke traditional style kitchen by The Fox Group. #timelessdesign #kitchendesign #bespokekitchens — The Fox Group

I’m thinkin’ it’s children who eat at this island where fancy upholstered stools would not stand a chance.

Coastal Blue Living Rooms

A turquoise or teal accent wall is one thing, but how about a soaring one along with the doors and trim?

Turquoise blue walls in a family room with lofty ceiling - House Beautiful. #turquoise #beachylivingroom — House Beautiful

Designer Sherry Hart knows her way around dreamy turquoise! Look at this original piece she bought for her vacation rental! You can read about the refresh she gave to it here.

Tuquoise vintage country cabinet styled in a beach house by Sherry Hart. Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #decorinspiration #beachyblue #vintagecabinet #beachydecor #coastalcottage #aquadecor — Design by Sherry Hart

Bedrooms With Coastal Blue

What a cheery color to consider for a bedroom accent! So many gorgeous interpretations with Duck Egg, Robin’s Egg, and all the beautiful aquas or muddy Swedish blues!

Turquoise accents in a lovely coastal bedroom via Decoist. #turquoise #coastalbedrooms — via Decoist

Doesn’t the desk make a statement above? And what about the smaller details like this:

Turquoise tassel on a rustic painted cabinet - Amellye. #turquoise #tassels — via Amellye

What a sophisticated combination we see with green in this bedroom below:

Turquoise accents in a lovely bedroom with twin poster beds - Traditional Home. #coastalbedrooms #turquoise — Traditional Home

Isn’t the beaded chandelier amazing?

Traditional style is certainly on the rise, and here’s a gorgeous timeless blue bedroom that works in any era:

Dusty blue bedroom with charming fabric canopy and elegant design - Southern Living. #bluebedrooms #interiordesign #dustyblue — *Southern Living*

Maybe a simple custom pillow cover could put the whole scheme into motion:

Thibaut Embroidered Stripe Turquoise Custom Pillow Covers, CloeandOlivePillows on Etsy — Thibaut Embroidered Stripe Custom Pillow Covers

Alternatively, a painted floor or accent wall might set the tone:

Turquoise Spanish tile inspired stenciled wall in a bedroom. Come find Beachy Turquoise Decor Inspiration to float your boat! #turquoise #decorinspiration #bedroomdecor #stenciledwall #exoticdecor — Carrie of Lovely Etc. knows her way around a stenciled wall and floor!

Cheerful Blue Accents in a Traditional Setting

What a gorgeous mood is set with blue in this entry:

Turquoise skirted table and accents in a traditional entry with sculptural staircase - Traditional Home. #turquoise #foyers — Traditional Home – Coastal Blue Paint Color Ideas & Resources to Get the Look

and also in this one!

Aqua shutters on a rustic French exterior - LeLongWeekend. #frenchshutters #frenchblue #rusticfrench — LeLongWeekend

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Blue Home Decor Ideas

Silvery Blue Kitchen Get the Look on Hello Lovely Studio. #bluekitchens #getthelook #kitchendesign

1. Farrow & Ball Light Blue No. 22

2. Polished Marble Mosaic Tile

3. Visual Comfort Gramercy Double Sconce

4. Goodman Hanging Light

5. Hyannis 30 Farm Sink

6. Lifeproof LVP Flooring

7. Champagne Bronze Pull

8. Cabinet Knob Hardware

9. Ogee Edge Laminate Countertop

10. Seagrass Bowl

11. Sherwin-Williams Alabaster Paint

Thibaut Wavelet Aqua Throw Pillow Cover, ChloeandOlivePillows on Etsy — Thibaut Wavelet Aqua Throw Pillow Cover, ChloeandOlivePillows

Turquoise by Emily Brown - art from Serena & Lily — Turquoise by Emily Brown

Handmade turquoise tumbler made in Mexico, St. Frank — Handmade Turquoise Tumbler

The Buzz Allover Bee Stencil, RoyalStencils on Etsy — The Buzz Allover Bee Stencil

Cool Blue Inspiration from a Fine Artist

After a diagnosis with chronic illness in the 1990s, fine artist Holly Irwin was forced to leave her career. It was her passion for drawing and painting the human figure that restored her hope and allowed a new life to bloom.

Today, Holly and her artist husband have studios in their Roswell, Georgia home.

Holly Irwin fashionable painting — I Thought of You, Holly Irwin

I think you’ll love the artist’s sense of color and be able to sense an uncommon buoyancy and hidden wholeness within the work.

Holly Irwin floral painting — Blossoming, Holly Irwin

Visit her site and see her work in these galleries if you are able!

Beautiful white dress tutu painting with aqua background by Holly Irwin. — Holly Irwin – See an interview with her here.

Thanks for tuning into this colorful post! Find beautiful blue kitchens HERE.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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