Pretty Coastal Blues for Tranquil Airy Looks

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. Pretty Coastal Blues for Tranquil Airy Looks delivers 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

Pretty Coastal Blues: Paint & Accents

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.

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

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!)

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
Pretty Coastal Blues…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:

Pretty Coastal Blues: 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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

The front door above is 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
Pretty Coastal Blues…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 coastal 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 – Pretty Coastal Blues: paint colors and accents to consider

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

If you love soft European-inspired green like this:

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

tap image to sample 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:

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

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.

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.

Beachy Turquoise Paint Projects

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

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: PROVENCE
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: PROVENCE
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:

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?

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:

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:

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

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.

When I First Saw You, Holly Irwin

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.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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Round French Tufted Ottoman
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Slipcovered Linen Chair
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