Crashing waves, fog-draped pine forests, and rugged granite cliffs define this coastal haven in Maine. For Week 3 of our Styled by the Parks series, our moodboard captures Acadia’s unique sense of quiet drama—translating salt-sprayed textures and misty hues into interiors that feel breezy, grounded, and deeply nostalgic.
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A Refined Palette of Coast, Fog, and Forest
Acadia’s coastline tells a story of contrast—sharp stone meeting shifting sky, wind-carved evergreens rising above still water. We mirrored this language using Marazzi’s Carácter tile with its soft, weathered stone texture, paired with BEHR’s Peaceful Blue and Blueprint paint tones to reflect foggy horizons and the cool weight of the Atlantic. Pierre Frey’s “jolies-fleurs” fabric brings in garden flora found along Acadia’s trails, while a vintage sailboat painting, postcard stamp, and shells ground the story in coastal memory. The overall tone is refined, yet lived-in—modern in its simplicity, timeless in its connection to place.
Sustainably Sourced, Naturally Inspired
True to Acadia’s spirit of conservation, this palette leans on natural materials that age beautifully. The Fly Chair by &Tradition in oiled oak echoes driftwood both in tone and touch, while the boucle-style upholstery, like FibreGuard’s Supervio Velvet brings cozy texture reminiscent of sea-worn wool sweaters. Hardware like the Plank Hardware Kepler Handle in Satin Nickel adds a modern marine-inspired finish—industrial but soft to the touch. These elements are quality-made and enduring, enhancing this mood board's sustainability and longevity.
Cultural Reverence
Acadia National Park exists thanks to generations of stewardship, beginning with the Wabanaki people, who navigated these waters and forests for thousands of years. Their legacy is reflected through the spirit of balance, adaptability, and respect for natural cycles particularly when hunting and foraging. By centering seasonal colors, and materials drawn from land and sea, we create spaces that feel in tune with nature’s pace. Gentle blue cabinetry, a sanded wood armrest, or the grain of a shell can carry just as much meaning as any motif—if approached with intention.
Wildlife, Flora, and Ecological Awareness
Acadia teems with life—pine trees, seals lounging on rocky islands, seabirds tracing the shore. This ecosystem inspires quiet elegance. Inside, we reflect this through Kvadrat’s Nalia fabric and natural palettes like BEHR’s Toasty Gray and Basswood. The mood board’s woven pillow in deep teal captures the color of the ocean floor in shadow, while duck-egg blues and sandy whites evoke dune grass, salt spray, and drifted shell. With textures that suggest wind and water the space becomes a calming reflection of the park’s layered ecology.
Conclusion: Timeless Design with a Coastal Soul
Acadia teaches us the beauty of restraint—of letting textures and tones whisper rather than shout. It reminds us that design can be both minimal and rich when it draws from a deep well of place and memory. In honoring the coast’s natural palette and heritage, we create interiors that feel weathered in the best way—softened by salt air, grounded in the past, and open to change.
Stay tuned next week to see which park we travel to next!
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