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Aquamarine Relaxes Rooms
And patios and porches too. Bring the soothing feel of a serene sea to any area in your home with aquamarine walls, cabinets or furniture
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Sometimes all it takes is one color to change the look of your home and put you in a good mood. If your goal is to create a home that will help you feel more relaxed, I suggest using aquamarine. This paler shade of turquoise is naturally refreshing, so it's an excellent color to calm your senses and your space. Aquamarine will instantly give your home a serene feel — and it could be the beginning of a more peaceful life.
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| To create a contemporary feel with aquamarine, combine this color with tones of gray and silver. In the kitchen, don't be afraid to paint your cabinets with aquamarine. Your space will look sleek and serene when combined with stainless steel and chrome. Suggested paint pick: Waterscape, Sherwin-Williams |
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Aquamarine works great as an accent color in a neutral space. Just a small dose of aquamarine upholstery gives this dining room a refreshing feel.
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| Aquamarine is especially refreshing during the hot summer months. Take advantage of this cooling color by using it in an outdoor room, like your back patio. Suggested paint pick: Aquatint, Sherwin-Williams |
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| Another great outdoor use for aquamarine is on the front porch. Use this color to paint a pair of rockers. It's a nice way to welcome guests. Suggested paint pick: Sea Life, Behr |
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For a truly light and airy feel in your home, combine aquamarine with white furnishings. This will give your space a beachy feel that will never look dated.
Suggested paint pick: Aqua Smoke, Behr
Suggested paint pick: Aqua Smoke, Behr
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| For a dreamy bathroom, go for the glass. Look for glass tiles and tinted glass sinks in shades of aquamarine. |
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| Honey wood tones work very well with aquamarine. This combination lends a casual, cozy feel to any room. Suggested paint pick: Arctic Blue, Benjamin Moore |
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| An aquamarine accent wall will turn your dining area into a peaceful spot in which to wind down with a good meal. Suggested paint pick: Waterfall, Benjamin Moore |
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(house is still a work in progress, this color is in our bedroom- very relaxing!)
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I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to work this color into my kitchen and thinking this may be the answer to my kitchen island finish/material/color dilemma.