Who says summer has to end? Blues in various textures and patterns are a simple way to make a bold splash in the kitchen and dining room. Scroll along for inspiration to bring a piece of the coast to your home.

A few more modern details—the white deer head, the globe pendants—balance out this dining room's casual elements. Color comes from the banquette's ocean blue cushion.

Comfy upholstered barstools in a pretty aqua blue make a nice perch to take in this kitchen's ample natural light.

The breezy, all-white kitchen opens onto an adjacent dining area, handy for entertaining without making the chef feel closed off.