From soft sky blues to deeper ocean hues, blue colour palettes can help to evoke serenity and counterbalance the heat and brightness of summer.
We look at how accessories and flooring solutions are helping to add a touch of contemporary cool while enabling homeowners to always stay at the top of the style charts.
School’s Out
With the summer holidays around the corner, it may be the perfect time to update the bedrooms of the younger family members with an easy to clean and stylish floor.
Wood effect and real wood floors work beautifully with blue tones as they add a warm, tonal layer to help prevent the scheme from becoming too cold.
Tip: For crawlers and toddlers, vinyl can be forgiving on knees, while laminate can be easily cleaned, making it perfect for tackling teenage snacking mishaps.
Glory Days
Accessories are perfect for those who like to ring in the changes each season, and blue-toned cushions, lampshades, quilts, and throws are a popular way of adding a calming and cooling tone for the summer.
Gloria from Huddle Collection features soothing dusky blues and nature-inspired motifs. These stylish accessories are perfect for layering or scattering throughout your bedroom or living space, bringing a fresh, calming touch that evolves beautifully with the seasons.
Hot In The City
For many, the summer offers a chance to escape, travel, and explore.
While some may escape the metropolis for cooler coasts, the Cities rug collection from Louis De Poortere allows homeowners to incorporate the buzz of favourite destinations in calming blues that exude refreshing and intriguing forms from a bird’s eye perspective.
Summertime Blues
Summer dining calls for spaces that feel as stylish as they are social. Whether it’s a laid-back lunch or a lively dinner party, Moduleo’s modern take on classic terrazzo brings timeless charm to the table. Inspired by traditional “pavimento alla Veneziana” flooring, this look captures the elegance of terrazzo without the high cost, creating a fresh, versatile backdrop that pairs beautifully with neutrals and soft blue tones.
Good Vibrations
Pare blue schemes back and celebrate the fluidity of form with shapes.
Clearing the clutter in bathrooms can help create a sense of space and serenity, while curved accessories such as mirrors and lights help break up large, regimented spaces.
These globe lights from Spark & Bell add a retro influence, while the use of pairs helps denote a ‘them and theirs’ bathroom area.
Walking On Sunshine
After a scorching and humid day, the idea of escaping to a cool bedroom to recoup and recover may be top of the wish list. Incorporating denim blues with crisp white bed linens and walls creates a fresh aesthetic.
Summer Breeze
The arrival of summer offers a colourful interlude. Bold cornflower blues can add an invigorating highlight and, combined with traditional tile patterns, can update kitc