The dog days of summer have arrived, but that doesn’t mean you have to shake off the season’s bright, breezy spirit until next year. If you want to keep a hint of summer within reach, you may want to consider adding some blue to your home. Whether drenched or applied in small doses, the cool hue can conjure visions of diving headfirst into the deep-end of the pool or gazing out to an endless ocean.
But which shade of blue, you ask? There’s no wrong answer. Ahead, several pigmented picks to inspire your big, beautiful, blue moment.
Hélène Poiraud Blur Rug by Ligne Roset | Ligne Roset
Designer Hélène Poiraud drew inspiration from a recent trip to Norway and used New Zealand wool in a medley of shades to evoke the movement of water. The result? An underfoot with a soothing, liquid-like texture.
MADE Arbor by Ann Sacks 3-Inch by 6-Inch Willow Field Tile | Ann Sacks
Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, these tiles from MADE Arbor by Ann Sacks will bring a hint of blue to your kitchen or bathroom. Dainty strokes of sky blue offer a soothing repeat with a subtle pop of pigment.
Kristen Leigh Studio Crillon Wallpaper | Kristen Leigh Studio
Houston-based artist and pattern designer Kristen Leigh reimagined her whimsical, palm-like watercolors into a “wow”-generating wallcovering. While the repeat is alive in a handful of shades — including a monochromatic, dusty blue — the mix of blue and olive seen here offers a cheery contrast.
Vilhelm Lauritzen x Carl Hansen & Søn Vega Upholstered Chair | 2Modern
As the brainchild of furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Søn and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects, the Vega Chair has been the emblem of functional Danish design since its inception in 1956. Today, the seat is reimagined in two frame finishes and six upholstered colorways, including a delightful cornflower.
Heller Vignelli Bench by Lella & Massimo Vignelli | Design Within Reach
Enveloped in an electric, can’t-miss cobalt, Italian designers Massimo and Lella Vignelli crafted a bench that commands attention. Not only is this seat available in three sizes — perfect for both small space dwellers and those with a more generous footprint — but its rotational-molded polyethylene frame is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Alkemis Paint in Starbolin (78) | Alkemis Paint
Make blue the center of attention with a fresh coat of Alkemis Paint’s Starbolin, a wispy, sky shade. The brand formulates its mineral paints with “functional wellness pigments” such as clear quartz, hematite and goethite — creating a paint that’s both pretty and Mother Nature-approved.
Wildwood Caterina Triple Pendant in Aqua| Lumens
Looking for a bright idea? Wilwood’s dimmable, multi-light fixture comes in a bevy of colored glass shades. If you want to look at your room through oceanic-colored glasses, reach for the company’s aquamarine colorway.
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