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Iced Color: Hot Ideas For Cool Hues
Soft Green or Icy Blue Can Be the Cure to Sensory Overload
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Color can definitely warm up a space, but what if you want to cool things down? Some would argue that it's best to keep the walls white but I couldn't disagree more. In today's fast-paced society, we could all use a little more tranquility. Using colors such as mint green, icy blue or sky blue can create a serene, refreshing space that will soothe your senses. Now, that's pretty cool.
| In this space, dark wood shelves make a nice contrast against a crisp blue wall color.
TIP: Rooms that face south can feel very warm because they receive sunlight all day long. Light blue or green walls are a great way to cool down rooms with a southern exposure. |
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| Serenity abounds in this minty, monochromatic bedroom. This Zen-like space is a definite cure for sensory overload. |
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Love the mint-colored mosaic tiles in this space! Cool hues can help you unwind from a hectic day, which makes them the perfect choice for a bathroom.
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| Wanna get away? With a refreshingly blue bathroom like this, there's no need to travel to the spa! |
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| With icy colors, comfy furnishings and a fireplace, this bedroom is both cozy and cool. |
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| In this living room, cool colors create a look that is elegant but understated.
Tip: If your room has a great view, a soft, pale wall color will not detract from the scenery outside. |
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Why not turn your bathroom into a sanctuary? Treat yourself to fluffy towels, scented candles and soaps — all in shades of blue.
Whether it's the wall color or smaller accessories, all work areas can benefit from the calming effect of having something blue nearby...although I'm not sure how much work gets done at this pretty desk.
Tip: If you're looking for the coolest of colors, select hues with silvery gray undertones.
Tip: If you're looking for the coolest of colors, select hues with silvery gray undertones.
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| In this space, the cool-green wall color, natural flooring and wood-beam ceiling create an interesting juxtaposition.
My cool color picks: Icelandic 6526 Mint Condition 6743 Spearmint Ice 596 Mystical Blue 792 More: Dare to Choose a More Colorful Neutral |
Ideabook updated on Feb. 27, 2011.
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In have a cool color in my home office. It's blue with a tint of gray. It's called Souvenir by ICI Dulux.
For my bedroom, I'm thinking of incorporating a similar color with a deep, dark brown (maybe Behr's Minted Ice 480A-1 and Dark Truffle UL140-2) and possibly some of the same light gray (also Behr - Silver Sateen UL260-16) I've used in the rest of the house. I love the contrast of the cool lights with dark wood tones. Thanks for the inspiration!