There’s nothing quite like getting inspiration from our natural environment when selecting interior colours. Tile colours inspired by the Melbourne coastline in areas such as the Mornington Peninsula and coastal suburbs like St. Kilda and Brighton will imbue your home with calming vibes and make you feel like you’re on holiday every day. In this article, we’ll look at some coastal colour palettes you might want to consider.
Soft Sand-Inspired Neutrals
Tile colours inspired by the soft sands of the coastline will give your home that warm coastal vibe. Mix these with neutrals such as white tiles or soft beige tiles, and you’ll almost be able to feel the sand between your toes while you’re walking around your home. For example, our natural stone look tiles in a warm tan, like these Tivoli classic tiles, would look amazing on your living area floors. You could even add a pop of colour with orange tiles that reflect the bright sun hitting the golden sand.
Take Inspiration From The Ocean
Consider tiles in colours that reflect the changing hues of the ocean, such as beautiful blue tiles and relaxing seafoam green tiles. These colours look especially good in areas such as bathrooms but could also be incorporated into your kitchen for that beachy vibe throughout your home. For instance, these Luxe sea blue gloss subway tiles would look equally at home when used on both your bathroom and kitchen splashback. Mix them with crisp whites for a cool and casual feel to these rooms.
Give Your Kitchen A Coastal Makeover
Tile colours inspired by coastal views can uplift your kitchen decor to a whole new level. Consider timber-look tiles for the floor in light shades, such as these Beech Wood natural look matt tiles and blend them with these picket jade green gloss subway tiles on your splashback for an eye-catching pop of colour. Keep your cupboards and benchtops neutral in white so that everything blends seamlessly together.
Mimic The Feel Of A Coastal Storm Rolling In
If you’ve ever sat by the coast and watched a storm slowly rolling in, you would have marvelled at the changing colours of the sky. You can take some inspiration from this to add a dramatic look to your decor. Colours like cool blues, dark greys and black tiles blend beautifully together, especially when you mix them with whites to replicate the colour of the whitecaps on the waves.
Create The Entire Scene With Colour From The Sky, The Ocean And The Sand
Have you ever marvelled at how nature always gets it right with its natural mix of colours? Let the colours of the sky, the ocean and the sand inspire your next interior makeover. Colours like cool blues, soft greens and light golden brown tiles can be mixed in various ways to give your home that lovely coastal feel.
Coastal Styling Tips
When selecting colours for your beach-inspired decor, remember to stick to the three-colour rule of good interior decorating. Choose one of the colours as your main theme to use on larger areas. A fairly neutral tone is perfect for this. Then you can choose a secondary colour to add some interest. This is where you can be a bit more bold and select tiles in gorgeous blues and greens.
Finally, you can add a third colour as an accent. This can be in the form of a tile frieze or in the textiles or soft furnishings that you love. Don’t forget that indoor plants can also be used for this type of accent, and these work beautifully with coastal themes.
Create That Coastal Look With Tiles From Our Extensive Range
At Tiles Republic, we have an extensive range of tiles that reflect the colours of the Melbourne coastline. You can view our complete selection online or come and visit our showroom, which is open six days a week. If you need more inspiration, feel free to get in touch, and our consultants would be happy to give you some coastal decor ideas.