What's Hot Right Now: Turquoise

I believe in decorating a home in colors that make you happy. There are certain colors that make people feel better than others. Turquoise is one of them. Last year, in the dead of winter I painted my home office turquoise blue and the guy at the paint store gave me a "Hey, whatevah!" when I told him I was painting my office with the paint.

That room energizes me and relaxes me at the same time. I added a hot pink chair and sheer white window treatments and it all works.

Turquoise is the "it" color this year. Although I loathe the term "it" anything, I'm not complaining as a life long lover of all things turquoise. Mostly because it is the quintessential summer color. It looks great with a tan, it's the color of the waters in the Caribbean, and it just evokes a great vibe. Happy, casual, sexy and vibrant all at the same time and perfect for July.
I have found that many people are afraid to use turquoise in the home. They feel it's too modern or too southwest. I'm telling you when it's done right it is simply divine. It can be understatedly elegant or wildly exotic, it all depends on you.

Personally, I love pairing turquoise with unexpected hues of red and grey. The red gives it an in your face happy vibe, while the grey mixed with turquoise is kind of a more sedate, elegant look. You can mix it up with silver, gold, black or white. Browns and creams also enhance the look of turquoise.

If you want to just add a pop of summer color in your home, do it with accessories. Maybe some pottery, place mats, a chest or even towels. If you want to get really daring, paint a room in your home turquoise...

Turquoise is also a color that looks good on everyone. It instantly uplifts anyone, no matter what your coloring. It works the same way in your house, if you're willing to give it a shot. Below, I've included some of my fave finds this month in my favorite color, turquoise.

My color pick of the month is turquoise because it reminds me of the ocean. And in July, that's what I want to be thinking about. I have the rest of the year to think about beige.

5 Easy Tips for getting turquoise right:

1. Start small. Do not start by painting an entire room
2. Mix different shades of turquoise, don't do the dreaded matchy-matchy
3. Try pairing turquoise with other vibrant colors like reds and lime green.
4. Adding layers of similar shades created interest in a room. For example, layering bed linens and coverlets.
5. Look for items that transcend seasons. You can't decorate with seasonal items.

Here are some images that inspired me today...

An exquisite room by Charles Wildbank



A whimsical pillow from Seashell Collections Shop on Etsy.com, $39.00

Luxe and Liberty Linden placemats, $95.00 for set of four A charming trunk by Four Hands I could drink milk out of these glasses and feel glamorous... from Luxe and Liberty

Another inspiring room from House of Turquoise

I adore these faceted gemstone earrings from A. jaron Studio on HSN! $79.90, too!

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Comments

[METALWORKS]

12:34 PM on 07/19/2010

Love the article, LOVE TURQUOISE, and love all the amazing
American made home decor from Luxe and Liberty. Great site, with unique accessories that complement any decor. Check it out!
http://www.luxeandliberty.com

[Courtney Cachet]

07:27 AM on 07/19/2010

Thanks you all for your comments. Seems we all like a little turquoise in our lives..

[Jendarling Bags]

02:41 AM on 07/19/2010

I did my dinning room in a bright turquoise, almost muted robin's egg blue. It's very uplifting and a great mood enhancer.

Bags, a killer dress - depending on the season, turquoise can be swell.

[lee4713]

02:17 PM on 07/18/2010

At first I thought you were talking about clothing - but it's great in decor too, and depending on intensity and tone can work with so many other color groups. Hey, sounds like pieces in my summer and fall wardrobe . . . and a few simple and amazing pieces of jewelry I have. In fact, throw in aqua, and you're looking at my closet!

[PresidentRobertBooth]

03:14 PM on 07/17/2010

***Turquoise is the "it" color this year. Although I loathe the term "it" anything***

Me too.

I follow Esme Squalor's (from Lemony Snicket) approach of classing things as "In" or "Out"

For example, turquoise is now in

[Theda]

01:34 PM on 07/18/2010

I love turquoise---I wear it and use it for home decorating. It's a beautiful, feel-good color.

[obe]

09:39 PM on 07/15/2010

Love the turquoise concept Courtney! I was just checking out the stuff on the Luxe&Liberty site, what an awesome collection! The other placemats they offer are really cute too.
http://www.luxeandliberty.com/luxe/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=54
I just ordered 3 sets of the rocks glasses for an upcoming party.
http://www.luxeandliberty.com/luxe/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=37
Keep up the great designs!

[JanetNordlinger]

08:20 PM on 07/15/2010

Seashell Pillow can be found at

The Seashell Collection

[Amanda Jaron]

05:23 PM on 07/15/2010

Loving the earrings? Here they are:

http://jewelry.hsn.com/a-jaron-studio-faceted-gemstone-sterling-silver-floral-earrings_p-5920142_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5920142&sf=j&attr=5517&ocm=J|5517&prev=hp!5517&ccm=J|5517

Perfect 5 star rating on HSN!
A JARON STUDIO by AMANDA JARON for HSN