A Coastal Farmhouse Color Palette blends soothing sea‑inspired blues with soft neutral shades, creating a calm, relaxed look that transitions beautifully into early fall.
The Coastal Farmhouse color palette was created by combining colors inspired by the sea as well as by the countryside. When decorating with this color palette, I use design elements that are coastal in nature. I also rely on touches of old wood and galvanized metal objects to tie in the farmhouse aspect. The end result will hopefully be a calming, relaxing retreat.
As summer begins to soften and the first hints of fall whisper their way in, I’m getting ready for something special. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sharing my Autumnthyme Series — a cozy, coastal‑fall collection filled with denim blues, soft neutrals, mossy greens, and gentle seasonal transitions perfect for Florida living.
Think: calm colors, easy textures, simple styling, and a fresh twist on coastal farmhouse fall.
This post is your little sneak peek. Stay tuned… Autumnthyme is almost here.
Coastal Farmhouse Color Palette
Let Me Share A Few Examples-
One of the ways I like to use design elements and color to refresh my home is adding some charming farmhouse touches. From rustic accents to florals (fresh & faux) to the industrial feel of galvanized metal, these decorating elements help bring the cozy and inviting feel of farmhouse style into my decor. I use the colors found in nature in my decorating.
I also like to add touches of the sea, especially now that we are living in Florida. I love to be on the water or at least able to look at water whenever possible! We even turned the living room of our home into the dining room so that I could sit at the dining room table and look out the window to the lake across the street. You can see a glimpse of Lake Zappa in the right corner of this photo:
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One of the ways I like to add touches of the sea is to add shells to my decor. I also like to use shades of blue and green.
A coastal farmhouse color palette is one of my favorite ways to decorate an area. By combining coastal and farmhouse together, it is easy to feel like you are never too far from the beach.
Things to Consider When Using A Coastal Farmhouse Color Palette
If you’re looking to create a coastal farmhouse color palette, there are some things you should consider before starting. First, think about what kind of space you’ll be using the color palette in. Is it a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or other area? Next, think about the type of furniture you’ll be adding to the room. Will it be wood, metal, glass, or something else? Finally, think about the lighting in the room. What kind of light will be coming into the room?
Let’s use my outdoor living area as an example. The area is our covered screened in lanai. Most of the furniture we have out there is either vintage wrought iron, weather-proof wicker or acacia wood. We have two overhead wet rated ceiling fans with lights. Various solar lanterns are used at night to provide additional lighting.
Pictured below is how one of the seating areas was decorated for summer.
This table is a great example of using worn items to add interest to your displays.
Selecting Your Color Palette
When choosing your color palette, you will want to start out picking a neutral base. This will be a color that works will all the other colors in the area. Examples of neutrals would be white, cream, tan, gray, or black. I often use black as my neutral base color with a few touches of grey.
Once your base is chosen, it is thyme to add in a few accent or contrasting colors. Give some thought as to how you want these colors to work together. Are you wanting the colors to be more vibrant and add a pop of color? Bright colors can draw attention to a particular area of the space. Pops of color can also help bring out the natural beauty of the space.
Consider using complementary colors. Start by picking two colors that contrast with each other. Use a color wheel to help you choose your colors. Complimentary colors are opposite of each other on the color wheel.
Once you’ve chosen your primary and secondary colors, mix them together to create a third color. If you’re using a color wheel, move the three colors around until you find a combination that works well with your space.
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My Favorite Coastal Farmhouse Elements
Shutters:
Weathered Wood & Barn Tin:
Sand Dollars:
Fishing Floats:
and Coastal Themed Tableware:
As I refresh spaces with these calming coastal farmhouse colors, I’m already leaning into the softer textures and deeper tones that come with early fall. That gentle shift is inspiring my upcoming Autumnthyme Series — a cozy, coastal‑farmhouse look at autumn decorating with denim blues, chambray, mossy greens, creamy neutrals, and relaxed Florida‑friendly styling.
If this palette speaks to you, you’ll love what’s coming next. Autumnthyme begins soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
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I love the colors of the coast, so calming. Many folks think Florida when they think of the coast, but I think fondly of Maine, and Rhode Island, our two favorite vacation spots. Thank you for sharing Kim.
I have bever been to Maine or Rhode Island. I would love to visit there someday!