How to Bring the Colors of the Amalfi Coast Home
Italy’s Amalfi Coast has long been an attractive destination for travelers seeking sun and inspiring landscapes. The 30 miles of coast is a slice of idyllic beauty, where winding roads lead to historical villages, inviting town squares, pebbled bays, and hidden beaches. From Sorrento to Salerno, the palette of the Amalfi Coast is a rainbow to lift any spirits.
Whether it’s the sea-inspired sapphires or the mountainous greys that catch your eye, there’s a way to bring a bit of Italy into your home no matter where in the world you find yourself. Here are the shades we recommend to make the Amalfi Coast feel closer.
Lemon Yellow
Historical buildings at the center of Atrani on Amalfi Coast, photo courtesy of GoneWithTheWind / Shutterstock Inc
Traverse the Amalfi Coast and you’re sure to find buildings painted in shades of sunshine and vibrant, lemony yellow. Yellow is more than a paint color here—vast lemon fields cover the Sorrento Peninsula and Limoncello is the liqueur of choice. Most Julys, the village of Massa Lubrense, not far from Sorrento, holds a lemon festival to celebrate the abundance of the citrus in the area.
Carmel, California | Michael Canning, Nicholas Canning, Jessica Canning, Brian Keck, & Ellen Krausse, Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Rancho Brokerage
Welcome the spirit of Italian sunshine and lemon groves home with accents drawn from one of the most uplifting hues on the color wheel. Muted yellow walls can brighten up a space, especially alongside cream-toned wainscotting—details that are reminiscent of the architectural styles of the Coast’s 18th-century architecture. For a more subtle approach, opt for lemon-colored accents: reupholster antique chairs with yellow fabric, add a throw pillow to otherwise neutral furnishings, or simply display vases of wildflowers in shades of citrine.
Coral Pink
Aerial view of Atrani on Amalfi Coast, photo courtesy of Rudy Balasko / Shutterstock Inc
From mesmerizing pink sunsets to coral-painted hotels, the Amalfi Coast is glimmering with shades of blush. Known for its dramatic sunsets, the entire Amalfi Coast becomes awash with pink light in the evenings—it’s no wonder the area’s long been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians.
Bristol, Rhode Island | Allison Dessel, Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty
The bathroom in this Rhode Island home takes a novel approach to pink, using varying shades to bring a sense of whimsical elegance to a spacious walk-in shower. Pinks ranging from blush to fuschia invigorate the room, providing a welcome pop of color against a palette of light marble and whites. Begin your mornings surrounded by the hues of an Amalfi daybreak, and let the energy of pink bring positivity to your day.
Cloud White
Positano town on the Amalfi Coast, photo courtesy of Alex Tihonovs / Shutterstock Inc
The abundance of brilliant, whitewashed homes on the Amalfi Coast creates a striking contrast with the region’s natural elements. White is often used for architecture in regions where the heat is persistent, as it helps to reflect the sun and reduce temperatures indoors. In addition to serving a purpose, shades of cloud white stand in stand out against the lush green plant life, turquoise waters, and terracotta rooftops.
Wellington, Florida | Thomas Baldwin, Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty
The Amalfi Coast proves that white can be a bold statement, especially when paired with other, more dominant shades. This equestrian home’s shingle roof, terracotta tiling, and verdant landscaping are made all the more elegant and striking by the use of crisp white exteriors. Details like deep-set front windows and oversized urns add personality to the white canvas.
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