Bring the Beach Home With These 18 Dreamy Color Palettes

Who doesn't love the beach enough to channel it at home? If you, my dear contrarian reader, are raising your hand, this is not the page for you. Because as the summer sneaks up on us, we find ourselves craving the sea and the sun, and thus, looking to incorporate those beachy colors in our interiors. From the sherbet sunsets, ocean waves, and cotton candy skies, beach colors are simply the best. And we've rounded up everything from modern Malibu spaces to coastal Italy-inspired interiors, tropical escapes, and quaint Cape Cod-like homes to give you all the beach color inspiration you need ( whether you live by the beach or you just want to imagine you do!).

Interior design Aldous Bertram incorporated tropical colors and materials in his Palm Beach apartment. The lime green stripes on the ceiling and faux molding on the walls transport you to an island far away.

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Southern California's skate and surf culture shapes the beachy environment in this dining room by Nicole Hollis Studio thanks to the grid of photographs behind the table. The jute rug and clean wood furniture are the perfect pieces for the room's laidback yet sophisticated look.

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Vibrant, whimsical, and quirky, these pillow chairs in space by Tamsin Johnson are the perfect beach house accent. Their plush, retro design was inspired by 1960s Italian Rivera style. The jute rug, woven sconce and pale gray-green paint soften the primary color for a balanced whole.

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Don't forget to jazz up your exteriors! This beach house side entrance instantly sets the fun mood. An orange dutch door will do the trick. And of course, a surfboard is a beach decor staple.

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Out on a Houston terrace designed by Celerie Kemble and Lindsey Herod, the bubblegum pink and sky blue blue accents in the seating area are full of summertime cheer. The deeper blue features in the vases and through pillows throughout are lightened up by the statement ceiling.

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Stick to light neutral shades for the investment pieces and furniture and then add pops of sunny shades in your wall art, as Tamsin Johnson did here. The sea glass green vases offset the red and orange artwork nicely.

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Instead of going the classic baby blue route opt for a light purple. In this dreamy bedroom, the layers of lavender are romantic and sweet, evocative of a late summer sunset.

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When in doubt, opt for a tropical wallpaper in small powder room with little natural light. It'll instantly brighten it up. The light green skirted vanity and rattan mirror carry the color scheme outside and tie everything together in this space by Anna Spiro Design.

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A four poster frame draped in pretty John Robshaw curtains is how you make a bed fit for (coastal) royalty. Designed by Amanda Lindroth, this bedroom in a Bahaman family home is approachable with a jute rug and warm colors, like brown and coral.

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Who says all beach houses have to be blue and white? Instead, incorporate tropical motifs, like a banana leaf-printed pillow and rattan lounge chairs, as done by Arent & Pyke in this living room. The lush green plants bring it to life even further.

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You can't go wrong with bright, cheerful blue walls in a beach house living room. The sunny yellow lampshade is a nice touch, here, while the jute rug makes it feel more casual. Ana Spiro spotlighted a floral motif on the wall art instead of something nautical to switch things up.

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If you live by the beach year round, opt for a darker shade of blue. In this bathroom designed by Charlotte Barnes, the deep blue cabinets are calming and warm while the orchid-hued stool cushions add an unexpected pop. The vintage rattan bar stools with floral details bring in some character, too.

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An all-white kitchen never fails, especially with subtle splashes of yellow. Add a zellige backsplash for a homemade touch and a gorgeous arrangement of dramatic blooms for good measure. Anna Spiro kept clutter to a minimum for ample work space and a clean backdrop.

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Designed by Arent & Pyke, this room has caramel leather tones that evoke sandy beaches while concrete surfaces and white backdrop tighten up the space. The moody blue painting of a rocky coast reflect the surrounding environment.

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For a warmer energy, use cream instead of white for the walls, as Abney Morton Interiors did here. The sandy tones and maroon duvet feel beachy without being too theme-y. A woven wooden wall decor brings in some dimension, too.

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For a modern space in an urban environment that still dips into the beach color story, take note from this dining room designed by Tamsin Johnson. The abstract cotton candy beach scene stretches over the entire wall, stealing the scene, but the black dining table and buffet ensure a more sophisticated, cosmopolitan character.

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This rough-around-the-edges bathroom is proof that any design scheme can be beachy, even industrial ones. Here, Los Angeles-based Alexander Design keeps it pared down with sleek concrete bones and coastal-cool linens so we can focus on the beautiful ocean view ahead.

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This bedroom designed by Anna Spiro is bursting with tropical colors and a fun personality. The Kelly green ginger jar base with scalloped hot pink shade reflects the vibrant suzani. Frame some botanical prints for an small but transformational wall accent.

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