Tidewater Navy & Blue Decorative Books
Deep harbor blues with a crisp, nautical edge.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
The Sandbridge palette
Roughly half navy and blue spines, half cream and ivory spines, mixed for you.
Sandbridge · Navy & Cream
Sandbridge: Navy & Cream Decorative Books
A ready-made navy-and-cream mix, the classic coastal pairing.
- Free shipping · continental U.S.
- 90-day returns
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- Free shipping · continental U.S. and D.C.
- 90-day returns · no restocking fee
- Good used condition · titles vary
- Ships from Virginia Beach, VA
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Common setups
| Setup (styled, ~60% full) | Feet | Lots | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-in. shelf | 2 ft | 1 × 2 ft | $129.99 |
| Five-shelf 30-in. bookcase | 8 ft | 4 × 2 ft | $519.96 |
| Pair of 36-in. built-ins, 5 shelves each | 18 ft | 9 × 2 ft | $1169.91 |
| Staged bookcase, 5 × 30 in. (half full) | 7 ft | 3 × 2 ft + 1 × 1 ft | $459.96 |
Mantel, coffee table or console? A five-book stack ($39.99) is usually enough.
About Sandbridge
Sandbridge is named for Virginia Beach's quiet southern shore: sea oats, wide sand and beach cottages with navy shutters and white trim. We've mixed real hardcover books with navy and blue spines alongside cream and ivory ones, so your shelf arrives already balanced, with no guesswork about ratios. Stand them in alternating runs for a crisp nautical stripe, or group the navy low and the cream high for a grounded, airy bookcase. It's the easiest way to give a coastal home, rental or listing a sense of place without a single sign or seashell. Choose a five-book shelf stack for a coffee table, or a foot or two for shelves. Titles vary. Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible. Ships free to the continental U.S.
- Pre-mixed navy and cream; no palette planning needed
- Classic coastal look that never feels themed
- Balanced contrast that photographs well for listings and rentals
- Easy to reorder for consistent styling across properties
- Works in beach homes and in city rooms with a nautical lean
Ideal for: Beach houses, vacation rentals, coastal listings, and navy-and-white rooms.
Sizes & details
- Shelf stack
- 5 books, about 6–9 in. when stacked flat · $39.99
- 1 foot
- About 12 in. of shelf, usually 10–12 books · $69.99
- 2 feet
- About 24 in. of shelf, usually 20–24 books · $129.99
- Palette
- Roughly half navy and blue spines, half cream and ivory spines, mixed for you.
- Titles
- Vary. Books are sorted by spine color.
- Condition
- Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible.
- Shipping
- Free. We ship to the continental U.S. and D.C. only. We can’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, APO/FPO or international addresses. You’ll get an email with tracking when your order ships.
- Returns
- 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price. Return policy
Questions about Sandbridge
What's the navy-to-cream ratio?
Lots are mixed to read balanced, with both colors well represented. Exact counts vary by lot.
Can I get more navy than cream?
Yes. Pair Sandbridge with Tidewater for more navy, or with Dunes for more cream.
Is it good for a rental?
Yes. It's a sturdy, easy-to-match palette that suits coastal properties and is simple to replenish.
Will I get the books in the photo?
Representative photo. Your books will match the color palette shown. Titles vary.
How does shipping work?
Shipping is free and included in the price. We ship to the continental U.S. and D.C. only. We can’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, APO/FPO or international addresses. You’ll get an email with tracking when your order ships.
What condition are the books in?
Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible.
Can I return them?
Yes. 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price.
Mix and match
Pairs well with Sandbridge
Dunes Cream & Ivory Decorative Books
Soft, sandy neutrals that make any shelf look calm and finished.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Sea Glass Aqua & Soft Blue-Green Decorative Books
Washed aqua and soft blue-green, like glass worn smooth by the tide.
From $42.99 · 1 ft $74.99
Styling ideas
Color style guide · 4 min read
Navy and Cream Books: How to Style Sandbridge
How to style navy and cream books: rooms and paint colors that suit our pre-mixed Sandbridge lot, five coastal recipes, and how to adjust it with other lots.
Styling guide · 7 min read
How to Decorate Bookshelves With Books: 9 Stylist Steps
Learn how to decorate bookshelves with books like a stylist: clear, anchor, mix upright runs and stacks, add objects, and balance color shelf by shelf.
Styling guide · 7 min read
Books by Color for Decorating: Palettes That Work
A stylist's guide to books by color for decorating: how to choose spine colors, 8 proven shelf palettes, ombre and block layouts, and how many feet to order.