Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard's Guide to…

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 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.

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.

What we looked at

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

Specification & fit

• 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.
• On the labelSold on Amazon by the brand. Price and availability are set by Amazon and change without notice.