Feeling unsure about selecting a paint shade for your residence? You are certainly not alone! Whether your vision is a light seaside ambiance or a snug coastal cottage look, deciding on a coastal paint hue can seem daunting, yet it does not need to cause you stress.
I present some helpful suggestions and methods to help you confidently select colors you adore—along with some of the most popular coastal cottage paint colors to begin with!
Why Choosing Paint Color Seems Difficult and How to Simplify It
Picking a paint color is one of my favorite aspects of a room makeover…
Yet, it can also make me quite nervous!
If you have ever paused in the paint section questioning how to pick the perfect shade of blue, know that you are not solitary. Determining an interior color palette for your dwelling can feel utterly overwhelming.
After many years and several homes, I've gathered straightforward, proven advice that assisted me in confidently selecting coastal cottage paint colors. These pointers apply to any space, whether you seek a beachy mood or just a serene, crisp palette.
5 Suggestions for Selecting Coastal Cottage Paint Colors
Here are some methods I have utilized that guided me through the process of selecting shades fitting the coastal cottage aesthetic.
1. Begin with Your Preferences
Before viewing any paint sample, collect inspirational images.
- Explore Pinterest, design magazines, and home décor websites.
- Save photographs of rooms that capture your interest.
- Observe the general mood these spaces convey. Bright, open, tranquil?
Tip: Organize your concepts using a Pinterest board or a phone folder.
2. Identify Recurring Color Schemes
As you review your inspiration photos, particular colors will likely appear repeatedly. For me, these were watery blues, seafoam greens, & whites.
These shades simply felt appropriate for me—calming, fresh, and enduring. Consider what colors resonate with you?
3. Explore the Specific Tones You Prefer
Suppose you adore blue. Wonderful! However, there are a vast number of blues available.
Viewing earlier episodes of Sarah’s Cottage helped me narrow my focus. The coastal kitchen she designed utilized a hue named “gray,” but it appeared blue-green in the actual room. That moment showed me the importance of lighting and undertones.
Look closely at the paint names in rooms you admire. You might be surprised by what they’re actually called!
4. Test Paint Colors the Smart Way
This step is crucial! A paint color can look completely different on your wall than it does in a photo or on a tiny swatch.
Here are 3 smart ways to test paint colors:
- Paint poster boards with sample sizes and tape them to your wall. Move them around throughout the day to see how the light changes them.
- Paint swatches directly on your wall, but be aware that your current paint color might affect how they look.
- Use peel-and-stick samples (available online for popular brands like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams).
5. Relax—It’s Just Paint!
Seriously. The best decorating advice I ever read was:
“It’s just paint.”
If you put it up and don’t love it, paint over it! Even the pros (like Sarah Richardson!) change their minds sometimes.
If you need a place to start for finding colour inspiration and learning more painting tips and tricks, check out Benjamin Moore’s website here.
What are some of the most popular blue green paint colors for a coastal look?
Want to shortcut your search? Here are a few tried-and-true favorites that many coastal-style lovers swear by:
Blue-Green & Watery Tones:
- Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue
- Sherwin Williams Sea Salt
- Benjamin Moore Beach Glass
- Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue
- Sherwin Williams Rainwashed
Soft Neutrals & Whites:
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (a great greige with coastal vibes)
I’ve recently discovered a super helpful article by Life on Virginia street with a list of popular blue green paint colors, along with pictures of them in homes. You might find it super helpful.
We used sea salt in one of our previous bathroom, and I recognize others as some of my favorites as well.
If you are looking for muted, coastal paint colors, I suggest you google it. You’ll find a whole lot of inspiration to choose from!
Want more help in choosing the right paint?
- How to choose a paint color you’ll have no regrets about!
- What is the right paint sheen for what I’m doing?
- How to paint a room
- Interior painting supply checklist: What do I need to paint a room?
- Home decor tips and tricks from HGTV stars
- Resources to help choose paint colors
Curious What Colors We Chose?
See the whole house paint colors for our farmhouse by the sea!
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