Summer Color Edits: What to Skip & What to Swap
Summer isn’t the time to weigh your space down with heavy colors or wild neon experiments. If your home feels like it’s wearing a winter coat in July, it might be time to rethink your palette. Here’s a quick guide on what colors to leave behind and the smart swaps that will lighten things up without losing personality.
Let Go Of Neon Drama. Swap In Soft Corals
Neon yellow, it’s time for retirement.. Unless you’re decorating a highlighter factory, it’s too loud, too much, and ages a space fast. Instead, try soft coral—it still brings energy, but in a much more refined way. Think sunset, not strobe light. Coral interacts beautifully with natural light and adds life without taking over the room.
Dial Back The Darkness. Swap In Sun-washed beige, creamy ivory, or oat-colored tones
Charcoal gray and black have their place, but summer calls for something lighter. These deep shades can make a space feel closed in and heavy, especially when the goal is to feel airy and relaxed. Swap in: Sandy neutrals.
Think sun-washed beige, creamy ivory, or oat-colored tones. These hues reflect light and give your interiors a soft, breathable vibe. They pair well with everything and instantly lift the mood of a space. Beige, reimagined—and better than ever.
Put Away the Primary Punch. Swap In the Seafoam Green
Bold reds and electric blues may demand attention—but in the heat of summer, they can feel jarring and overstimulating. Swap in the Seafoam Green. It’s fresh, calming, and endlessly versatile. Whether you use it on a wall, a throw pillow, or even kitchen accessories, seafoam brings in that breezy, effortless energy that feels right at home
The Summer Palette Reset
Coral. Seafoam. Sandy neutrals. These are the colors that let your space breathe. They feel timeless, not trendy—and they shift beautifully with the light throughout the day.
If you’ve been craving a home that feels calm, inviting, and seasonally in tune, this is your cue to rethink your palette. Lighten the visual load. Make space for warmth, air, and ease.
Because your home should feel like summer—not just look like it. And with the right colors, it will.
Designer Tips
Pair these colors with:
- Natural textures like rattan, linen, or white oak
- Brushed brass or matte black hardware
- Light-filtering drapery to let the sunshine play with the colors
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2 Photos on left in the first image on top are stock photos from unsplash.com and Adobe Express.
2025 Color of the Year HGTV Sherwin Williams as seen on Etsy.
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