Catch a Splash of Ocean Blue This Summer

There are no colors more calming than ocean colors — turquoise, aqua, Aegean and cobalt, to name a few. I'm drawn to these colors in my own home and notice that I feel great when I wear these colors. Perhaps it's my astrological water sign that makes me feel at home surrounded by these soothing hues.

Freshening up a space with these colors doesn't have to involve a major, costly transformation. It can be as easy as a pillow change, fresh paint or a few new chairs. Actually, some of my favorite uses of these colors are splashes here and there. Of course, bigger color applications look great, too! Let's dive in and enjoy the cool ocean shades.

Kitchen chairs are available in many fun shades of blue, such as this aqua set of Eames Molded Plastic Side Chairs.


Go Dutch and turquoise at the same time. A Dutch door is a great way to bring casual calm to a house. Channel the Caribbean on sunny, lazy days with a bright ocean shade on the inside as well as the outside by painting both sides of the door and keeping it open.

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Paint an old dresser a new shade of blue. I can't help but think of a small tide pool when I see this bedroom. Even just the smallest amounts of blue in a bedroom are calming.


Consider a fresh shade of turquoise on a kitchen backsplash. Turquoise is a great color for rustic styles like Spanish and Mediterranean. This ocean hue blends well with other blues and white or stain-grade cabinets.

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Go with big ocean color in overhead lighting. Just like a wave, this chandelier drenches the room in turquoise. I love that there is no other blue in the room aside from a small vase, which makes the chandelier stand out even more.


Cobalt is a fun and sophisticated color. Just like the the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize, cobalt creates instant mystery and drama. I love it here with the wood countertop on the island and the open shelves.

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What a great idea: a surprise blast of turquoise on stairs. I wouldn't mind walking up the stairs with this cool hue of deep turquoise to see as I go.


Aqua mixed with soft gray creates a wonderful spa feel. The light cabinets are the perfect choice with this shade. Try maple, bamboo or rift-cut white oak with a clear coat to get this light wood look.


Try a monochromatic palette. This light shade of turquoise is soft enough to use everywhere in this retro-inspired kitchen. My guess is that this kitchen is on the older side and was freshened up with this great shade.

Tip: Turquoise looks great with citrus colors like chartreuse and yellow. For a similar shade of turquoise to what's shown here, try Turquoise Mist 695 by Benjamin Moore.


Aegean, a blue with glimmers of green, is one of my favorite ocean colors. It looks great with all shades of blue and surprisingly crisp with red.


Don't forget about curtains and chair fabric for waves of blue in your dining space. Ocean colors prove their versatility by looking great with traditional furniture as well as modern pieces.


For a natural pairing, try various ocean colors with a sandy beige on the walls. My favorite sand color is Manchester Tan HC-168 by Benjamin Moore.

Do you love ocean blue, too? Please share your favorite version in the Comments!

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