How to Decorate With Aqua
Bright and cheerful but also relaxing, this hue has everything going for it
Interiors fans are loving all shades of blue at the moment, and the latest kid on the block is green-tinged aqua. If you fancy using this hip hue in your own home, take a look at these beautiful spaces for cool ways to introduce it.
Team it with white
In this sophisticated, pared-back bathroom, the central wall is the perfect place to add colour. The designers have chosen a pale aqua tile in the same metro style as the white tiles, but they’ve laid it at a different angle for a subtle contrast. The yellow grouting is another unexpected twist.
In this sophisticated, pared-back bathroom, the central wall is the perfect place to add colour. The designers have chosen a pale aqua tile in the same metro style as the white tiles, but they’ve laid it at a different angle for a subtle contrast. The yellow grouting is another unexpected twist.
Cosy up a conservatory
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden room or conservatory, consider painting a wall surface in an aqua tone. Aqua works beautifully with dark-green foliage, and here it is the ideal backdrop for wooden furniture and black-framed pictures. You can recreate this look in a living or dining room with azure walls and plenty of plants to bring the outdoors in.
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden room or conservatory, consider painting a wall surface in an aqua tone. Aqua works beautifully with dark-green foliage, and here it is the ideal backdrop for wooden furniture and black-framed pictures. You can recreate this look in a living or dining room with azure walls and plenty of plants to bring the outdoors in.
Zing up the floor
Another way to give a minimalist space a lift is by adding a look-at-me floor. These hexagonal tiles are definitely up to the job. If you’re going for a striking floor design, it’s often best to keep the rest of the room plain so that the pattern can take centre stage. That means keeping even the accessories pared-back.
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Another way to give a minimalist space a lift is by adding a look-at-me floor. These hexagonal tiles are definitely up to the job. If you’re going for a striking floor design, it’s often best to keep the rest of the room plain so that the pattern can take centre stage. That means keeping even the accessories pared-back.
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Add just a hint
This boho-style living space feels laid-back and eclectic, but in fact the colour palette is very considered. Most of the space is decorated with neutral tones, and it is the different textures and shapes that give the room its interesting feel – along with the aqua on the dining chairs. If you want to introduce aqua in a subtle way, this option is for you.
This boho-style living space feels laid-back and eclectic, but in fact the colour palette is very considered. Most of the space is decorated with neutral tones, and it is the different textures and shapes that give the room its interesting feel – along with the aqua on the dining chairs. If you want to introduce aqua in a subtle way, this option is for you.
Play with texture
By introducing aqua accessories in various materials, this room feels less one-dimensional. The translucent look of the glass bottles and the shade of the bedside lamp contrast beautifully with the textured cushions on the bed.
Key dimensions to know for the perfect bedroom layout
By introducing aqua accessories in various materials, this room feels less one-dimensional. The translucent look of the glass bottles and the shade of the bedside lamp contrast beautifully with the textured cushions on the bed.
Key dimensions to know for the perfect bedroom layout
Team with warm wood
This bathroom shows how beautifully shades of aqua work with dark wood. The veneered units provide a striking frame for the scalloped tiles that are reminiscent of the sea. To emphasise the contrast, the designers have kept the rest of the room’s colour palette simple.
This bathroom shows how beautifully shades of aqua work with dark wood. The veneered units provide a striking frame for the scalloped tiles that are reminiscent of the sea. To emphasise the contrast, the designers have kept the rest of the room’s colour palette simple.
Mix with red
In the same home as the scalloped tiles above, this kitchen combines bold aqua walls with warm red bar stools and accessories. The deep colours are the perfect pairing for a luxe look.
In the same home as the scalloped tiles above, this kitchen combines bold aqua walls with warm red bar stools and accessories. The deep colours are the perfect pairing for a luxe look.
Choose a tile that shimmers
This beautiful deep shade of aqua, almost teal, could also be described as Marrs Green, voted the world’s favourite colour, no less.
The tiles in this wash space have an imperfect, handmade finish that allows them to reflect the light beautifully. Even though a large surface has been covered with the same tile, the variety of tones and textures keeps the space interesting.
This beautiful deep shade of aqua, almost teal, could also be described as Marrs Green, voted the world’s favourite colour, no less.
The tiles in this wash space have an imperfect, handmade finish that allows them to reflect the light beautifully. Even though a large surface has been covered with the same tile, the variety of tones and textures keeps the space interesting.
Try a statement piece
Even a single piece of furniture in aqua is enough to transform a room, as this zingy seat proves. Think about creating a vignette with your statement piece. Here, a contrasting artwork has been hung above the chair and a floor lamp and table have been positioned on either side. You can make use of these additional furnishings to bring in complementary colours to help your aqua piece stand out even more.
What do you think of these fresh, zingy rooms? Have you used aqua in your own home? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments section.
Even a single piece of furniture in aqua is enough to transform a room, as this zingy seat proves. Think about creating a vignette with your statement piece. Here, a contrasting artwork has been hung above the chair and a floor lamp and table have been positioned on either side. You can make use of these additional furnishings to bring in complementary colours to help your aqua piece stand out even more.
What do you think of these fresh, zingy rooms? Have you used aqua in your own home? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments section.
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Just imagine how different this mainly grey scheme would feel without the addition of aqua accents. Yes, the texture of the concrete-effect wallpaper adds interest to the neutral look, but the two aqua cushions and bedside tables bring the whole space to life.