12 comments Interior Obsessions – Splash of Aqua
by Modern Simplicity
02/24/11
Last week on Interior Obsessions with FormFire Glassworks, we took a quick look at ottomans, benches and poufs, looking at a low-sitting way to add seating space without a lot of visual clutter. This week, we dip ourselves into the pool of color that is aqua. Once a strong statement, aqua in its lighter and darker tones has become almost a new neutral, setting off oranges, greens and pinks to great effect. Aqua is a soothing color reminiscent of sea and sky, a cool tone that doesn’t come across as sterile and cold. Superb against white, browns and blacks, it has become a master of versatility in the world of interior decor.
Like other bright colors, the amount of impact that your aqua accent has will often be determined by the sheer amount you use. A fully-painted wall is a super backdrop to wood furniture, but really makes a statement, while aqua touches in smaller scale accessories can add just a jolt of bright to and otherwise neutral space. From walls to floors to furniture, light to dark aquas really open up your living space.
(above) Aqua Wall with Mid-Century Modern
Ultra Light Workspace + Poulsen Lamps
Backdrop wall + Floor Carpet Tiles
This entry is filed under aqua, blue, color, FFGW, formfire, home, home decor, interior, interior obsessions, modern.
beautiful aquas!! love the varity of places to find it.. furniture, floor coverings, accents, walls – all great
Ellie commented on February 24th, 2011 at 11:29 amMy favorite color in the world! A little bit of aqua brings in a splash of sky.
Lesley Hamilton Frenz commented on February 24th, 2011 at 11:43 amLesley Hamilton Frenz recently posted..Featured Artist- Lesley Hamilton Frenz
Hi Lesley. My favorite color as well. Amy knowns how to pick ‘em, doesn’t she?
papernstitch commented on February 24th, 2011 at 12:01 pm-Brittni
Just love this colour! You’ve inspired a new colourway for my clock print
Leanda commented on February 24th, 2011 at 12:04 pmLeanda recently posted..spring fever
Oh, how awesome Leanda. I can’t wait to see it!
papernstitch commented on February 24th, 2011 at 12:14 pm-Brittni
Wow! Gorgeous! These are definitely going in my “ideas for dream home” file.
Brannon commented on February 24th, 2011 at 12:17 pmBrannon recently posted..Cobalt Blue
that blue wall is amazing! i totally want that set up in my home.
Jennifer DeDonato commented on February 24th, 2011 at 4:51 pmJust had to… http://papernstitch.com/product/12×16-giclee-print-mid-century-icon-george-nelson-sunflower-clock-in-teal xx
Leanda commented on February 24th, 2011 at 6:49 pmLeanda recently posted..spring fever
Yeah! Love it Leanda. Thanks for sharing the new print link.
papernstitch commented on February 24th, 2011 at 7:08 pm-Brittni
So happy that everyone has enjoyed these watery aqua picks. Leanda – thrilled to see that my post inspired you to create – it looks wonderful! And I’ve been eying that clock for years now!
Modern Simplicity commented on February 25th, 2011 at 10:47 am[...] time we got together for Interior Obsessions with FormFire Glassworks, we jumped into a pool of aqua. Many of the readers were quite taken with the focal wall in the first image. Another great way to [...]
Interior Obsessions – Wallcoverings | papernstitch commented on March 10th, 2011 at 11:01 amWhere are the furniture pieces in the first photo from? I’m looking for something for my dining area and I think this would be a great fit!
Bridget commented on March 10th, 2012 at 4:22 pm