Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard's Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky

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The Quick Take

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.

Why We Like It

Why it keeps winding up in carts

562 readers gave it 4.8 stars—a strong signal that Mrs. Howard's approach to blues and sea tones actually *works* in real homes.

Turn your space into a coastal escape.

Crowd Takeaways

Strongly positive — about 100% of the sentiment we read.

😍 Captivatedthe visual beauty

💡 Inspireddecorating direction

☕ Delightedcoffee table presence

✨ Pleasantly Surprisedunexpected versatility

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Our Take

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.

Mrs. Howard is known for refined, livable interiors—and this guide distills her approach to one of design's most popular color families.

On price

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.

The Criteria

What to weigh

Color Strategy

Focuses on blues and sky tones as a cohesive palette

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

Decorating guide format

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

By Mrs. Howard, an established interior designer

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.

Who it’s for

Design enthusiasts, interior DIYers, and anyone drawn to coastal aesthetics who want permission and a roadmap to use blue and sky tones confidently.

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