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GET TO KNOW THE COLOR BLUE
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COLOR THERAPY IN INTERIORS - thoughts on choosing colors
We wanted to write a short series about a few colors for you, for both pleasure and practical use.
This long text is not meant to be read as objective fact, but to show how multifaceted the use of colors can be and the different ways of thinking about them. The first piece is about a color dear to Finns: blue.
For centuries, colors have been used in clothing, paintings, flags, makeup, symbols, and decorations to manipulate the conscious thinking of others.
Color is the biggest factor influencing how you want others or yourself to feel. Use this knowledge when you want to change the mood.
Colors are an important part of our everyday surroundings: in art, design, advertising, celebrations, clothing, and our home interiors.
Only color can set the mood!
Duckling is a classic duck egg blue-gray shade
Did you know this about the color blue?
Wikipedia, for example, explains that in the Middle Ages, colors were made from earth, charcoal, and animal fat. Ultramarine blue, a rare pigment mined in Afghanistan, was an expensive and sought-after color that people sometimes had to wait years for. It was needed, among other things, for paintings of the Virgin Mary. Ultramarine is therefore the name of a shade of blue, but it also means "from beyond the sea" - a fitting description of the sea journey that earth pigments and other imported goods made to reach cities.
Calm and serene:
Blue is often associated with a sense of calm and tranquility. It is a popular choice for creating relaxing and cozy interiors. Blue is often considered a cool color. Clarity, serenity, calmness.
Versatility:
Blue is available in a wide range of shades, from soft, muted pastels to vivid, deep navy blues. This versatility makes it a great fit for different design styles and themes.
Blue is considered a timeless and enduring color in interior design. It can be used as a dominant main color or as an accent, making it suitable for many applications and styles.
Cooling effect: Lighter shades of blue can create a cooling effect in rooms.
Associations: Color associations and figures of speech - metaphors - often come from nature: water, the sky, the sea, or plants such as the forget-me-not. Royal blue is precious and elegant.
Balance: Blue can serve as a balancing element in interior design, complementing warmer colors and adding a sense of stability.
Blue in home renovations
Wall colors: Blue is a popular choice for bedroom and bathroom walls, where its calming qualities promote a sense of relaxation.
Nutcracker is a sporty blue shade.
Furniture and decor: Blue furniture and decor items, such as sofas, chairs, rugs, and curtains, add color to living spaces and create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Kitchen and bathroom surfaces: Blue tiles, especially in aqua or turquoise shades, are commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms to create a luxurious, fresh spa-like atmosphere inspired by the sea or proximity to water. You can add blue to an otherwise light-colored bathroom by painting the door or ceiling blue.
Blue in interior design
Nautical themes: Beach, sea, and ship themes often feature shades of blue, such as navy, sky blue, and bright medium blue. You can use turquoise to create a relaxed, beachy feel, indoors or outdoors in the garden or on the patio.
Beach Hut is a light turquoise shade.
Greece and Italy in the kitchen: Bright blue and turquoise make it easy to bring a Mediterranean feel to your kitchen or garden.
Kiss Me Sloely is a gorgeous electric blue shade.
The blue-and-white color combination is a timeless classic for textiles, tableware, and other home decor in Finnish homes, summer cottages, lakeside homes, and archipelago settings.
Bold accents: In contemporary design, bold and vibrant blues are used as accent colors to create striking contrast against neutral backgrounds or complementary colors.
Electric blue Kiss Me Sloely is THE blue you see in fashion and art, too.
This year, the trend in both clothing and interior design is vivid electric blue and various shades of petrol blue. Aqua blue-green and smoky blue shades are now hugely popular for wall paints.
How about a bold splash of color on the wall - Colour Block!? Add color by painting a striking stripe, scalloped edge, arch, circle, or square directly on the wall! It’s easy to create one in places like an entryway or a children’s room.
What goes with blue?
Gold goes well with dark, stylish denim blue, with orange and terracotta shades as accents. Beige and white are also sure-fire choices with blue.
Muted sky blue is the perfect cozy kitchen shade and a favorite for summer cottages and beach saunas - it pairs beautifully with off-white and cream shades, sage green, and powder pink.
For a nautical-themed interior, there’s the classic combination: red-white-blue - or is it blue-red-white? Bright yellow works well as an accent color in a navy theme.
As one of nature’s dominant colors, blue goes with almost anything - take inspiration from nature!
The psychological aspects of the color blue
Calm and relaxation: Blue is known to promote feelings of calm and relaxation. It can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Trust and stability: Blue is often associated with reliability and stability. This makes it a popular choice for business environments and professional spaces.
Coolness: Darker shades of blue can convey a cool, sophisticated and elegant feel, making them suitable for formal spaces.
Blue is a versatile and enduring color choice that can create a soothing, peaceful atmosphere indoors.
The wide range of blue shades and their adaptability to different design styles make blue a popular choice in both traditional and contemporary settings.
Whether you use blue as the dominant color or as an accent, it evokes a sense of calm and timeless elegance in a modern home or summer cottage. Whether you’re looking for a classic heraldic blue or a muted sky blue, you’ll find them all in our color range.
The kitchen in the picture is painted in the inky blue After Midnight shade.
