Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard's Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky
What it is
A design manual that teaches you how to bring coastal color palettes into any room, whether you live by the water or just wish you did. It's for anyone craving that serene, beachy aesthetic without the sand.
What earns it a place in this cart
Howard's approach to blues and sea tones actually works in real homes.
A thoughtful, beautifully executed guide to decorating with water-inspired color.
Get a design book that shows you exactly how to layer coastal hues without making your living room feel like a nautical cliché.
At $34.27 (down from $40), you're paying for a focused, authoritative guide—solid value for anyone seriously rethinking a room's color story.
Who it is forDesign enthusiasts, interior DIYers, and anyone drawn to coastal aesthetics who want permission and a roadmap to use blue and sky tones confidently.
What to check before you buy
Color Strategy
Rather than scattering random ocean colors, the book teaches you how shades of blue and sky work together. You'll learn which tones feel calm versus energetic, and how to transition between them across rooms.
Practical Application
This isn't art theory—it's a how-to for real spaces. The guide shows you where and how to apply these colors in furniture, textiles, walls, and accessories so the result feels intentional, not accidental.
Design Philosophy
You're getting a curator's eye on a single color story, which means the examples are edited, cohesive, and won't leave you feeling lost in too many options.
Where this sits
Mrs. Howard is known for refined, livable interiors—and this guide distills her approach to one of design's most popular color families.
