Head Into Bold Southwest Color Country
Break free from the land of blah with vivid paints and tiles that bring the look of Southwest mountains, gems and sky to your home
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The colors that define the American Southwest are truly amazing. Some of these hues are beautiful and bright, while others are rustic and earthy. All of these colors reflect this region's natural environment, such as the periwinkle mountains that outline many southwest cities, and turquoise, a popular gemstone that is naturally abundant in this part of the country. No wonder the Southwest is a magnet for artists, who are attracted to and inspired by this symphony of hues. If you love being surrounded by rich colors, the Southwest palette may be just the thing for you.
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| Bluish purple is a common hue in the Southwest and is the color of the region's distant mountain range. With its rich, cozy appearance, this color is a good choice for a bedroom. Paint pick: Mystical Grape, Benjamin Moore |
Blue is a popular color in the Southwest palette. Soft, airy blues can turn any space into one that is peaceful and serene.
Paint pick: Celestial, Sherwin-Williams
Paint pick: Celestial, Sherwin-Williams
Deep, vivid blue represents the Southwestern sky. This dramatic shade of blue is perfect for a focal wall and makes a nice backdrop for artwork.
Paint pick: Dynamic Blue, Sherwin-Williams
Paint pick: Dynamic Blue, Sherwin-Williams
Turquoise, one of the world's most timeless gemstones, is mined in the Southwest. This stone's vibrant hue serves as color inspiration throughout the region. Turquoise and vivid yellow make a stunning color scheme.
Paint pick: Green Coral, Benjamin Moore
Paint pick: Green Coral, Benjamin Moore
Fiery oranges and terra-cotta are featured in this glass mosiac tile. These colors represent the rich clay and soil of the Southwest.
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| An ivory wall color serves as the backdrop for this Southwest-style kitchen. Rusty red cabinets and touches of turquoise complete this eye-catching color scheme, making for a warm and inviting kitchen. Paint pick: Jersey Cream, Sherwin-Williams |
Orange and yellow reflect the colors of the warm Southern sun. To cool this color palette down, add a splash of blue to balance the color temperature.
Paint pick: Blaze Orange, Behr
Paint pick: Blaze Orange, Behr
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by Shannon Malone
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| Terra-cotta is considered one of the main neutrals in the Southwest color scheme. It's a hue that pairs well with many other colors. Used alone, it creates an organic, earthy feeling in a room. Paint pick: Southwest Stone, Behr More: Pattern Play: Subtle Southwest Style East Meets Southwest in New Mexico Home |
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Bright Bold and Beautiful I love bright and bold orange for a bathroom! We used shimmery mosaic tiles to give it some sparkle too! http://goo.gl/7u5Q6 
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Blinds Poles and Tracks Thanks for putting this together Kelly, Fabulous colours, photography and ideas. I sent my customers over from http://tinyurl.com/6uhhodf so they can get some bright ideas.
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Iyare I The first picture would be too visually stimulating... It would be hard to relax in a room like this.
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Artistic Glass Innovations Great color combination for all the rooms, my favorite is the bedroom. How amazing it would be to see the color change as the sun rises and sets.
14 months ago · Like
rebkot Crazy and fun! Love that bold purple wall!
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nmstyle That grape toned wall would be beautiful behind my espresso four-poster bed!
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In the Spirit of Decor Fun, fun., fun---not only with the many rich colors, but also the different textures created on the walls--gotta love faux finishes!
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Joan Van Buskirk tooo intense
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357patti I just love the style and all the colors,blues mix with purples ,Wow
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Ide Cohen I love the color, but I think it's too stimulating for me. A little is a lot.
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kanike Okay I am ready to go for many of these colors, living in the SW I want more color and I have been looking for these shades..hoo hoooo!
13 months ago · Like
Beth Woo-Hoo! All my fave colors! I have the perfect dresser that I just refinished in a cobalt milk paint! It would fit perfectly in this house 
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