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Best Interior Paint Colors for Florida Homes
In Florida homes, light and airy colors give you a refreshing respite from the bright, tropical weather. See what will work in your home.

A quick and easy way to refresh the interior of your home is with a new coat of paint.
In Florida homes, light and airy colors give you a refreshing respite from the bright, tropical weather. Whether you consider your style beach house, coastal, or tropical, these colors will create a backdrop that shows off your style.
Calming, Comforting Whites
White is the beachiest color and perfect for Florida interiors. It provides the relaxing, calming, and stress-free vibe you want in your living room. Bright, chic, and airy whites are elegant, soothing, and cooling: exactly what you want to come home to after a long day at work or the beach.
But I’m not talking about a monochromatic white-on-white color scheme. Done right, whites create a crisp, fresh look in any space. Here are some tips for adding texture and energy to a white palette.
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- Use a sisal rug and accessories to balance a white room.
- Add artwork and tone-on-tone fabrics with texture.
- Hang gauzy, billowy fabrics on the windows to add movement.
- Add uber-pale blues or pinks as accent colors.
- Bring in a touch of sparkle with metallic accessories, pillows, or frames.
- Include a dash of dark color with throw pillows and accessories.

Classic Ocean-Inspired Blues
Ocean-inspired blue is a classic Florida color that references the colors where sun, sky, and sea meet. Bright turquoise, watercolor blue-grays, and strong navy are all a part of the mix that evokes images of warm, sunny beaches or the deep indigo of a sultry summer sky.
Here are tips for mixing blues:
- White goes well paired with any shade of blue.
- Choose an upholstery fabric that blends many blues into a pattern, so choosing blues that go together is easier.
- Navy and deep blues work well with oranges for a fresh, bold look.
- Greens and blues pair well in a beach-inspired colorway.
Perfectly Subtle Neutrals
Early misty morning walks on the beach when the sun’s rays begin to peek over the horizon feature foggy grays and sandy tans, subtle neutrals perfect for Florida interiors. These colors set a pensive, thoughtful mood reminiscent of long, lazy summer days. Light and dark wood furniture go well with these neutrals as well as ivory or white upholstery.
These colors bring back that early morning feeling:
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- Silvery grays that match the morning sea.
- Grayish blue that echoes the morning sky over the ocean.
- The palest yellow just before the sun actually rises.
- Taupe and tans that look like sand still wet from the high tide.

Sun-Kissed Pastels
It’s common to think of the bright sunshine when you think of the beach, but when dusk’s light hits the water, everything turns into gentle pastels. The mix of hues ranges from watery seafoam and mint green to pale blue, seashell pinks, and purples as the sun slips shyly into the ocean at the end of the day. This creates the perfect bedroom mood to begin and end your day.
Here are tips for using pastels in Florida rooms:
- Blend with neutrals and whites for fresh, clean, bright combinations.
- Mix pastel stripes, florals, and checks into pretty beach-inspired spaces.
- Add dark woods to contrast with these light, airy colors.
When looking to brighten your style, these colors are a great way to add some freshness to your home. It's a quick and easy change that will lift the entire mood of the space.
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