Lake House Color Palette: Coastal Blue, Soft Orange, Sandy Neutral
Soft skies, beachy blooms, and warm sunlight—this dreamy lake house color palette captures it all.
Whether you’re decorating a lake home, brightening up your sunroom, updating your bathroom, or getting your outdoor space spruced up for the summer, this palette brings together coastal blue, soft orange, and sandy neutrals. The result feels pulled together and full of that sunrise-sparked, mood-lifting energy.
Let’s get into it—and bring that breezy, carefree lake house feeling, like a morning by the water, right into your own home.
How to Use This Lake House Color Palette in Real Spaces
✨ Sunroom
These lake house colors practically beg for a space filled with sunshine. Add light or bleached wood furniture, woven accents, and cozy throws to bring in warmth.
Coastal blue works beautifully on cushions, ottomans, or painted accent furniture. Coral or soft orange can show up in smaller touches—planters, artwork, or even a soft-striped throw. Ground the space with a warm sand-toned rug and filter in the sunshine with light linen curtains.
Wicker furniture feels right at home here—natural, airy, and timeless. For a finishing touch, add a coastal-inspired rug in sand and soft blue tones. Look for geometric patterns or subtle stripes for a relaxed, pulled-together feel.
Add a soft striped throw or a stack of sky blue and coral-toned coffee table books for a hint of color. A woven pendant light or ceramic lamp adds texture up top, and if you do have a little wall space, a dreamy sunrise print or natural wood mirror can echo the palette beautifully.
If you’re looking for fresh sunroom color ideas, this one checks all the boxes.
Speaking of layering in accent decor, get more ideas on how to do that with intention in this guide to adding coastal color accents.
✨ Outdoor Spaces
Patio, porch, or poolside—this palette is made for relaxed, breezy outdoor style. Stick with wicker, weathered gray, or light teak finishes for furniture. For cushions, skip the white and go for a more livable sand tone, dusty blue, or even soft orange. Sunbrella has some amazing options like Mineral Blue, Chambray, Dewdrop, Canvas Haze, or Coral.
Layer in textured throw pillows, blue or neutral planters, garden stools, and jute rugs for that laid-back lake house vibe. Add lantern-style sconces or outdoor string lights to really top it off!
Try a whitewashed wood mirror, a large driftwood framed photo or capiz shell wall art on a covered porch. This palette makes an ideal starting point if you’re thinking about updating your patio color scheme or just refreshing your favorite outdoor spot.
✨ Guest Bedroom
This color combo makes it easy to create a warm, welcoming guest bedroom that feels like a little escape. Keep things light and cozy with breezy bedding, soft textures, and subtle pops of soft orange, coral, or blush. Cream or warm sand works beautifully as your base—use it on the walls or in a linen-style headboard. Then layer in coastal blue through sheets, pillows, or even a painted nightstand.
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect blue, I shared all about the one I used in our own home in this post on coastal blue cabinet paint colors.
Soft orange or coral can show up in artwork, vases, or a fun accent lamp.
I love mixing in natural textures like rattan or woven lighting, and bedding in muted tones like blush, sky, or ivory. Add a coastal touch with a soft textured quilt or a printed duvet with abstract waves or classic muted stripes.
And here’s one of my favorite low-cost ways to add personality: hang a 3-piece or 5-piece set of sunrise or sunset prints above the bed. Bonus points if they’re your own photos. It’s personal, it’s pretty, and it brings a little of that calm, lakeside energy right into the room.
✨ Bathroom Refresh
Give your bathroom a light, clean refresh with a base of sandy neutrals. Try a cream or warm beige on the walls, coral in your towels or a striped shower curtain, and sky blue for a soap dish, vase, or wall art. Layer in white or natural wood accessories to finish the look.
Want to go a little bigger? Try a coastal peel-and-stick wallpaper in a subtle coral or wave pattern. Here are a few fun wallpaper patterns from Livette’s to consider:
- Blush Pink Moroccan Design
- Light Coral Color Tiles Design
- Minimal Rain Lines Design
- Rain Blue Banana Leaf Design
- Light Beige Tropical Design
- Relaxing Sand Design
Digging the wallpaper? Be sure to check out 4 of my all-time favorite coastal wallpapers for more inspo!
Or update cabinetry with a soft blue paint—Sherwin Williams “Windy Blue” is a great match. For a textured backsplash moment, go with a stacked zellige or handmade-look tile in warm white. (Or keep it budget-friendly with a glossy ceramic subway tile that has a handmade or uneven-edge finish.)
Finish it off with a rope mirror, natural wood tray, and a soft woven rug. These are the kinds of little changes that can give your space a full coastal bathroom decor refresh.
If you want to see a few bathroom updates in action, check out this small bath DIY makeover and this easy facelift with affordable upgrades. These are the kinds of little changes that can give your space a full coastal bathroom decor refresh.
How to Style This Coastal Blue and Soft Orange Palette
You don’t need to repaint your whole house to bring in this palette—just start with a few accents. Mix and match soft textures like cotton or linen in these hues. Then layer with coastal-inspired décor that adds depth and personality.
- Let sandy neutral tones be your foundation—perfect for walls, large furniture, or area rugs.
- Use coastal blue tones in moderate doses—accent chairs, throw pillows, or drapery.
- Add soft orange or coral as your pop—art, vases, or even a fun side table.
With its balance of warm and cool tones, this lake house color scheme puts a fresh spin on a classic blue orange color palette. It’s inviting, versatile, and easy to work into a variety of spaces. Try layering it with:
- Light or bleached wood finishes
- Rope or jute elements
- Pale blue or frosted glass
- White ceramics or coral-inspired pieces
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Still unsure how to tie it all together? This coastal color scheme guide has more ideas for layering hues across your home so your palette feels intentional, not accidental.
Coastal Blue, Soft Orange & Sandy Neutral Paint Matches
Want to recreate this lake house color palette in your own home? Here are a few paint color recommendations to get started:
- Coastal Blue – Sherwin Williams Windy Blue or Porch Ceiling
- Soft Orange / Coral – Sherwin Williams Jovial or Stone Fruit
- Sandy Neutral – Sherwin Williams Natural Linen or Peach Blossom
- Cream – Sherwin Williams White Flour or Extra White or Cotton White
These lake house colors work beautifully in both bold AND subtle applications. How? Use one as your base, another as an accent, and sprinkle in the rest to create a balanced, layered look.
Want to see how the colors actually pair together? Here are 3 fresh paint combo ideas using Sherwin-Williams shades—designed to match this lake house color palette in real-life rooms:
🎨 Lake House Color Palette #1
Windy Blue, Jovial, Natural Linen, Peach Blossom, White Flour
This one’s soft, light, and coastal without trying too hard. A dreamy mix perfect for a ‘lake house’ vibe in a guest bedroom, a bathroom refresh, or relaxed living spaces.
🎨 Lake House Color Palette #2
Porch Ceiling, Jovial, Natural Linen, Extra White
Love a crisp, breezy look? This combo is just the thing for sunrooms or bathroom updates with a coastal twist. Ideal for creating sunny living spaces—fresh, bright, and full of charm!
🎨 Lake House Color Palette #3
Porch Ceiling, Stone Fruit, Nearly Peach, Cotton White
This version leans a little more warm and citrusy—think sun-kissed soft orange with creamy neutrals and sky blue. Try it on your porch or patio for major mood-lift, or bring it indoors for a cheerful, sunrise-inspired twist on lake house style.
Use one of these combos as-is, or mix and match! These lake house colors work great whether you go bold with a cabinet or subtle with a vase. Start small or go big—you really can’t go wrong.
Decor & Styling Accents for Lake House Colors
Think of this palette as your base—now add character with complementary accents:
- Bleached or light-toned wood frames and furniture
- White coral-inspired sculptures or décor
- Rope or jute-wrapped vases, trays, or lamp bases
- Pale blue glass (think bud vases, pitchers, or votive holders)
- Woven baskets and light linen textiles
- Textured planters and natural wood candle holders
A little goes a long way. Even a few well-placed pieces—a cozy blue throw, a coral-hued vase, a rattan mirror—can instantly shift the energy of your room.
Whether you’re styling a small bath or refreshing your patio, this lake house color palette was made for those kinds of spaces. It brings a light, calm feel to every corner it touches.
Fabric Picks That Pair Beautifully
To bring this palette to life through texture and pattern, I’ve pulled a few of my favorite fabrics from Charlotte Fabrics. They’re perfect for upholstery, indoor or outdoor cushions, pillows, or window treatments. You could even frame a few swatches as wall decor for a personal, low-cost accent that ties everything together.
Coastal Blue Fabrics: These sky and powder blue tones are soft, timeless, and ideal for cushions, drapes, or a statement chair.
Soft Orange Fabrics: These muted coral and shell tones add just the right touch of warmth—perfect for accent pillows or window treatments. Or go for it and upholster your furniture in these pops of fun!
Sandy Neutral Fabrics: Versatile and grounding, these work beautifully for larger upholstery pieces or neutral backdrops that let the other colors shine.
Fun Accent Print: Use this to tie it all together! The bold design is perfect for a pillow, small bench, or even framed as art if you’re feeling playful.
Bringing the Look Together
This dreamy lake house color palette is packed with feel-good color and subtle coastal nods. This will help you lighten up your home without going full-on nautical.
Whether you’re updating a sunroom, patio, bathroom, or guest bedroom, blending lake house colors with coastal blue and a splash of soft orange is a foolproof way to bring the vibe.
If you try this look (or remix it your own way), I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @flairfullyyours.wendy. Send me a DM or shoot me an email. I’d be happy to help you pick a color or find the perfect accent.
