March 2, 2015

Color Showcase: Decorating with Aqua

Karen Cooper

Aqua is a popular color in home decor.  It’s such a versatile color, because it can lean more to green or more to blue; it can be bold or it can be subtle and soft.  Here are some examples of decorating with aqua, one of my favorite colors.

Color Showcase - Decorating with Aqua - Mohawk Homescapes

I love how Primitive and Proper used aqua in her kitchen backsplash to brighten up the kitchen walls.

aqua glass backsplash by Primitive and Proper - Decorating with Aqua - Mohawk Homescapes
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The bright aqua tile coordinates with the navy blue cabinets. The tile reminds me of water.

Not ready to add a whole wall of aqua? What about aqua as one of the accent colors, like Jessica at Mom4Real did in her craft room:

Mom-4-Real-Craft-Room-Tour - Decorating with Aqua - Mohawk Homescapes
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Aqua pairs well with crisp white, yellow, or even red for a bold look. Check out Marty’s Musings’ dining room with red and aqua accents:

Aqua-and-Red-Christmas-Tablescape - Decorating with Aqua - Mohawk Homescapes
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For less of a commitment, you can add just a few aqua pieces to start. I have aqua pillows in my family room:

aqua pillows - Decorating with Aqua - Mohawk Homescapes
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And a glass jug in my breakfast room.

aqua jug on cabinet in breakfast room - Decorating with Aqua - Mohawk Homescapes
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Maybe try an area rug….

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Blue Abstract Rug by Mohawk Home

 

Do you have aqua in your home? Would you work it into your decor? Leave a comment and tell us how!

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