Melissa Dayton is a coastal artist and designer offering hand-painted wallpaper, fine art, and coordinating fabrics for interior designers and second homeowners. Her collections are rooted in tradition, created to layer effortlessly with antiques, and designed to be the backdrop to a family’s story.
The Signature Coastal Line
Coming May 2025:
Wallpaper and Fabric for Storied Interiors
Designers know that creating a true coastal retreat is about more than selecting beautiful materials—it’s about crafting spaces where generations gather, where antiques mingle with heirlooms, and where every detail feels personal, intentional, and lasting.
That’s exactly what inspired the Signature Coastal Line—a collection of hand-painted wallpaper and coordinating fabrics designed to bring warmth, character, and a sense of history to second homes, beach cottages, and legacy properties.
Rooted in memory and elevated by craftsmanship, these designs invite you to layer your space with meaning.
Shoreline Garden
The hero of the collection, Shoreline Garden, was inspired by a real place—a slate-lined sunken garden with a koi pond at my childhood home in Weston, Connecticut. It was so special, it was featured in Better Homes and Gardens in the 1940s.
This hand-painted pattern weaves together coastal botanicals, delicate chickadees, and wild hydrangea branches, creating a timeless look that feels both cultivated and organic. Shoreline Garden is a tribute to generational beauty—perfect for guest rooms, sunrooms, and any space where your family’s story continues to unfold.
Launching Memorial Day Weekend, this exclusive collection will be available to the trade and through select direct ordering.
✨ Sample boxes will be available at launch.
Until then, get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process as these coastal collections come to life.
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