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21 June 2021

Summer Styling With Color

Color is back in a big way this summer, and savvy designers are busy creating outdoor spaces with bold palettes. Taupes and tans are fine for certain environments, but some oases truly spring to life when bright hues play together in the sunshine. Here are a few inspirations from some of our favorite designers, who know a thing or two about color.

Unexpected color combinations can bring eye-catching results.

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Urbain Home | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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Massucco Warner | Madison Park, WA

Playing with saturation creates areas that welcome guests with lush expanses of color.

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La Samanna Hotel | St. Martin, Caribbean

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The Vine | St. Simon’s Island, GA

And, of course, pairing crisp whites with bright, colorful tones brings endless possibilities.

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Emily Taft Interior Design | Vero Beach, FL

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Dana Small Designs | Atlantic Coast, FL

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Kravitz Design | Beverly Hills, CA

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Charlotte Lucas Design | Atlanta, GA

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The Heveningham Collection | Palm Springs, CA

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Lindroth Design | Lyford Cay, Bahamas

This summer, if you’re dealing with an outdoor space that’s lost its luster, try dropping in a pop of color and watch it come back to life!