A new seasonal mood arrives with Summer by the Sea: an easy, sun-soaked palette inspired by wind-brushed coastlines, weathered surf shacks, and the soft rhythm of waves rolling into shore. This collection leans into coastal blues, playful tropical tones, and sea-glass-inspired hues that feel both relaxed and full of life.
It’s a palette made for barefoot afternoons, salt-kissed air, and spaces that feel like a permanent summer escape.
The Inspiration Behind the Palette
Coastal surf shacks have a charm that’s effortlessly imperfect—sun-faded siding, driftwood textures, painted doors left slightly weathered by sea air, and pops of color that feel collected over time.
This palette is inspired by that feeling of lived-in coastal ease. Think tide pools at low tide, tropical water shimmering in the sun, and that quiet moment when everything feels bright, open, and a little slower.
It blends calming ocean tones with vibrant, playful blues and teals to create a look that works beautifully for furniture refinishing, accent pieces, and breezy coastal interiors.
This Month’s Color Highlights
Each shade in the Summer by the Sea palette captures a different side of coastal living—from serene and grounding to bold and sun-drenched.
Tide Pool is a stunning ocean-inspired blue with subtle hints of green and teal, evoking the stillness of shallow coastal waters at low tide. It feels peaceful, refreshing, and naturally calming like a quiet moment spent watching the sea settle between waves.
This shade works beautifully in coastal-inspired interiors, especially when paired with sandy neutrals, crisp whites, and natural textures like rattan, linen, and raw wood. Tide Pool brings a serene, grounded energy while still keeping color at the heart of the space.
Bliss is a soft, muted teal that feels effortlessly versatile and calming. It carries just enough color to feel coastal and fresh, while still acting as a gentle neutral in layered palettes.
This shade pairs beautifully with warm woods, creamy whites, and weathered finishes. Bliss is especially at home in relaxed, airy spaces where subtle color creates mood without overwhelming the design.
Tropical Cocktail is a bold, vibrant turquoise that captures the energy of bright coastal waters and tropical escapes. It’s lively, radiant, and unapologetically cheerful perfect for statement pieces and playful accents.
This color shines when paired with soft sandy tones or crisp white contrasts, and it also works beautifully alongside deeper blues and greens for a layered, resort-inspired look. Tropical Cocktail brings instant energy to any space it touches.
Whoop-de-do is a rich, vibrant peacock teal with depth and drama. It feels bold and expressive, offering a slightly darker, more saturated alternative to brighter tropical blues.
This shade pairs beautifully with warm metallics, deep natural woods, and contrasting coastal tones like Tide Pool and Bliss. It’s perfect for creating focal points, statement furniture pieces, or adding a touch of moody coastal luxury.
How to Use This Palette
The Summer by the Sea palette is designed for spaces that feel open, breezy, and full of light. Use Bliss as a soft foundational tone, layer Tide Pool for calming coastal presence, and bring in Tropical Cocktail or Whoop-de-do for moments of bold contrast and personality.
Together, these colors work beautifully on painted furniture, cabinetry accents, and decorative pieces that bring a relaxed surf-shack feel into the home.
Pair with sun-bleached woods, woven baskets, linen textiles, and airy whites to complete the look—simple, natural, and effortlessly coastal.
Create with Coastal Confidence
This palette is all about capturing that easy summer feeling—where everything is a little brighter, a little softer, and a lot more relaxed. Whether you’re refreshing a single piece or reimagining an entire space, Summer by the Sea invites you to bring the calm, color, and character of the coast into your home.
Stay tuned for next month’s palette… and more inspiration from the shore.
