Moodboard - Coastal Patchwork
Coastal Patchwork is a fresh, layered palette built around soft aqua, powder blue, deeper ocean tones and clean white. Combining two distinctive Moroccan style patterns with glossy handmade effect surfaces and quieter matt finishes, the moodboard brings plenty of decorative interest while maintaining a light, balanced feel. The different shades of blue create a natural sense of movement throughout the scheme, from pale watery tones through to deeper teal, making this a colourful yet refined approach to coastal-inspired interiors.
The overall atmosphere is bright, relaxed and refreshing. Rather than leaning into a traditional nautical look, Coastal Patchwork takes its cues from clear water, faded ceramics, painted joinery and sunlit Mediterranean interiors. Soft blues keep the scheme open and airy, while the darker blue-green tiles provide depth and definition. Crisp white offers contrast between the different tones and patterns, and warm timber is particularly effective at preventing the cooler palette from feeling stark.
There are several opportunities to introduce pattern within this moodboard. Berber Mequinez Blue features a delicate Moroccan style geometric design in blue and soft white, offering a smaller-scale pattern that feels detailed without becoming too dominant. Ivy Blue takes a bolder approach, with a larger decorative motif in blue and cream that can create a stronger focal point. Medina Frost Blue adds another option through its hexagonal format and intricate pale blue and white design. Each could anchor the scheme in a different way: use one across bathroom floor tiles, create a statement kitchen splashback, introduce pattern to a cloakroom, or use a smaller section to define a shower or vanity area.
The supporting small-format tiles allow the blue palette to continue across the room without adding more pattern. Zellige Aqua Square introduces a pale aqua glossy finish with subtle variation across the surface, making it particularly effective for shower walls, kitchen splashback tiles or behind a basin. At the deeper end of the palette, Levent Blue Square and Allegra Blue bring richer blue-green tones and glossy surfaces that add contrast and respond beautifully to changing light. Benomar White, available in both matt and gloss finishes, provides a simple way to break up the colour and create calmer areas within the overall design.
This is a moodboard that works particularly well as a flexible palette. A patterned tile such as Berber Mequinez Blue could be paired simply with Benomar White for a fresh, understated scheme, while Ivy Blue and Zellige Aqua Square create a softer tonal combination. For a richer look, Allegra Blue or Levent Blue Square can be introduced to add greater depth. The patterned tiles do not need to compete for attention either; choosing one as the main feature and drawing coordinating colours from the remaining tiles can create a beautifully considered room.
Coastal Patchwork lends itself naturally to bathroom tiles, bathroom wall tiles, bathroom floor tiles, shower tiles, cloakroom tiles, kitchen tiles and kitchen splashback tiles. The balance of patterned tiles and quieter wall tiles also makes it easy to adjust the amount of colour according to the size of the room. In smaller spaces, a patterned floor with simple white walls can keep things bright, while larger bathrooms and kitchens offer scope to layer several shades of blue across different surfaces.
For styling, pair Coastal Patchwork with pale or honey-toned oak, warm white painted cabinetry and brushed brass or chrome fittings. Fluted glass, natural linen and simple ceramics complement the lighter side of the palette, while deeper timber accents can bring warmth to the richer blues. Keep surrounding surfaces soft and understated, allowing the variation in pattern, glaze and colour to give the finished space its character.