ESTABLISH A COLOR PALETTE

Discern your color palette from the beginning and stick to it. Color will dictate a room’s intention. Three classic coastal hues are beige, blue, and green representing sand, sky, and beach grass. To me, the vernacular of these colors is tried and true. Be inspired by an ethereal cloud and paint a ceiling in BenjaminMoore’s “Faded Denim 795.” Evoke the salty waters of Nantucket Harbor with a bathroom vanity in Benjamin-Moore’s “Smoke 2122-40.” Keep the eye engaged with pattern play.

Lighting

Lighting can change up a room like nothing else. The selection of lamps and shades right now is ridiculous; it’s a designer’s dream. Skip the recessed cans and opt instead for semiflush mounts, pendants, sconces, and table and floor lamps. Seek out bamboo or wicker lamps in unusual shapes. Place statement chandeliers in a living room if the ceiling height allows. Think about creating a mood versus just lighting for tasks.