Summer is the easiest season to pull a palette from, because the colors are already doing the work outside. This scheme starts with a glowing Amber Gold as the dominant — think late-afternoon sun on a porch — and balances it with a soft Sky Blue so the warmth never tips into heavy.
Sandy Cream is your base, the quiet beach-toned backdrop that lets everything else breathe, while a fresh Citrus Green adds the little citrus lift that keeps the whole thing feeling alive rather than nostalgic. It is a warm palette, but those cooler notes keep it current.
For 2026 the move is to go light on the loud colors and lean on the neutrals. Use the Deep Teal sparingly — a single door, a stripe of cabinetry, or a few accessories — and you get a summer room that feels sunny and grown-up at the same time.