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How to Paint a Miami-Style Makeover

We teamed up with Brit + Co to transform a blank canvas into a colorful home bar and lounge, directly inspired by Miami's vibrant colors. Check out this beachy room makeover below.

By Madeline Bachelder, Featured on Brit + Co

Cost: $$
Skill Level: Intermediate 
Duration: 2 days

A woman holding a series of vacation photos for paint visualization.
STEP 1

Get Inspired

Start by finding your inspo photo. Miami is so vibrant and so is this adorable beach hut, so we thought it was perfect inspiration for this beach-themed room.

A mobile app for the Sherwin-Williams Colorsnap Visualizer.
STEP 2

Find Colors

Use the Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer to create a custom color palette with colors from your photo.

A white wall swatched with various Sherwin Williams paint colors.
STEP 3

Paint Base Colors

We used Aloe SW 6464 for a large portion of the wall, then added High Reflective White SW 7757 and Agua Fría SW 9053 to mimic the beach waves of Miami.

Tip: Not sure how much paint you need? Try our Paint Calculator for a helpful estimate.

A woman decorating a room with bright colored walls.
STEP 4

Add Accents

Make a statement by adding one or more accent element. To create a circle like ours, trace the outline with chalk, then fill with a bold color like Thermal Spring SW 6761 to give the room a nice focal point.

You can also add color beyond your walls. We painted a circular planter with Exuberant Pink SW 6840 and a floating shelf with Invigorate SW 6886.

A tropical themed living room with colorful chairs and a bar.
STEP 5

Style Your Space

Style your room with plenty of palm leaves, pineapples and party vibes and your tropical at-home oasis will come to life.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Project Supplies

Popular Beach-Themed Room Colors

Here are more shades we love for this project.