Color Chips: Blues and Greens

5-23-08 color.jpg One of our favorite color combinations is turquoise with a deep, dark green, but alas, we've never found an interior that incorporated the two harmoniously. Until we find a picture of this pair that we like we'll have to be content with other shades of green and blue, which, in honesty, isn't all that difficult to do...

This interior from David Hicks melds a couple different shades of green (we see green apple in the curtains and moss on the bench) with a great teal blue for the vanity. We love Hicks' willingness to use several bright colors, in this case adding the citron side chairs to an already vibrant palette. We think they are a great touch and help keep up a playfulness in the room so that it doesn't rely solely on the teal. Thoughts?

Comments (13)

here is a sweet blog devoted to turquoise in interior design
http://www.houseofturquoise.com/

posted by polkadot on May 23rd 2008 at 3:14pm
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Nice link

posted by weezerad79 on May 23rd 2008 at 3:44pm
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I love the green and white going on, but the blue and yellow don't really blend in well. I suppose that's the point, but it sticks out too much for my tastes.

posted by Ajax's on May 23rd 2008 at 8:14pm
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Love blue & green as a color combo. Todd Oldham has featured this palette in his interior designs.
http://lovinglivingsmall.blogspot.com/2008/03/blue-green-todd-oldhams-photography.html

posted by lovinglivingsmall on May 23rd 2008 at 9:38pm
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Wow, I just really dislike that bedroom. The teal color on the vanity is great, but the rest of it does nothing for me.

posted by greenish on May 24th 2008 at 8:06am
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Ditto greenish. I feel like it's the Lincoln room at the White House or something.

posted by nazrd on May 24th 2008 at 11:13am
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This color scheme does not work for me. Teal and green don't really go well together.

posted by suzy8track on May 24th 2008 at 2:48pm
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I absolutely love the colors used here, however the design feels staid and uptight. Like nazrd said, "it's the Lincoln room at the White House or something".

posted by petro on May 25th 2008 at 5:52am
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try emery et cie...here's one, not quite, but has the richness
http://www.emeryetcie.com/en/about/archives/shop-windows/spring-2007/07.htm

posted by dahlush on May 25th 2008 at 2:20pm
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Love the color combination, it's my current favorite. I'm incorporating touches of blue into my own green interior.

I love vintage style, so the mix of shapes and fabrics are beautiful to my eye. Love the round backs of the chairs, the beauty of the white wood on all pieces...the carpet is fabulous! I do believe there is a touch of the citron in the drapery fabric that ties the chairs into the color palette, but even if not there, I am a fan of contrasts and prefer nothing be too "matchy-matchy".

Love the room!

posted by Kelly/The Vintage Butterfly Boutique on May 26th 2008 at 7:40am
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I love the colors in this room but it seriously reminds me of my grandmother's living room. Everything seems so matchy. But regardless the colors rock!

Kisses!!!

posted by NinjaSaraKicks on May 26th 2008 at 10:08am
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Wow! The colors are absolutely striking. There is something very soothing and refreshing about that palette.

posted by designsnob on May 26th 2008 at 8:04pm
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I love teal and green together, especially in bathrooms. Reminds me of the sea. But I really don't like that bedroom. Too many patterns... Totally in agreement with the Lincoln bedroom... or maybe even a bit like Versailles.

posted by uisceros on May 27th 2008 at 5:59am
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