Whites

• White-crested waves, fluffy white clouds and clean white T-shirts recall lazy days spent on the beach. Using a crisp white color palette to decorate a beach home reflects the refreshing ambiance of the sparkling-clear ocean. Walls, window treatments, cupboards and wood-plank floors in a clean-white color scheme is classic and timeless. Control the amount of injected color by adding furniture, toss pillows, green plants, fresh flowers and wall hangings. Easy wall touch-ups and resale readiness are among the advantages of a white palette.
  
  

Blues

• Color schemes for beach home decorating often center around shades of blue -- an indoor reminder of the brilliantly blue sky and ocean outdoors. Mix and match tranquil spa blue, azure and rich navy blue in a variety of ways to complement your beach house decor. Hang a nautical-themed, oversize canvas against a spa-blue accent wall, creating an instant focal point. Navy blue-and-white striped toss pillows, assorted blue candle holders and blue-and-white bed linens enhance the blue decor.
  
  

Neutrals

• The neutral color palette made up of dark browns and sandy beiges provides a warm canvas to incorporate classic black, earthy greens or fresh whites into your beach home decor. Layer neutrals to create a casual, low-maintenance appeal. Sandy walls contrasted with rich brown furniture generates a soothing color scheme. Potted greenery, framed black-and-white photographs, white toss pillows and clear vases filled with seashells or pebbles complement this "back-to-nature" beach color palette.
  
  

Tropical

• Decorating with sunny yellows, bright oranges, geranium reds, lime greens and royal blues depicts the tropical color palette. Vivacious and bright, this color scheme is ideal for island beach homes or other coastal locations where bold decorating colors are welcomed. Mix tropical colors in a variety of patterns and textures. A key lime sofa topped with bright orange throw pillows adds instant vigor to a room. Flank the sofa with white wicker end tables holding royal blue lamps, enhancing the tropical color scheme.