If studying the various effects attributed to the color Blue, you would find that it evokes serenity, confidence and importance without the “negative” aspects of those attributes. Hence, the almost universal choice of it for uniforms and business suits. It is a beautiful calming color that I’ve written about before (inspiring the title) and we are making it our color of the month. Let’s go on our visual joyride…
Ahh, the joy of seeing beautiful colorwashed walls!
This is a photograph of one of the galleries of the Royal Pavillion in Brighton, England. Love the use of pattern everywhere. Stunning!
Blue doesn’t always have to go on the entire wall…or on it at all. On the left is a pic featuring Ralph Lauren’s Indigo Denim technique and on the right is a photograph containing a striking painting by Sol Lewitt and very creative walls by Paulin Paris. The wall finish was inspired by garden mazes.
Love the pattern on the ceiling on the left and the jewel-encrusted harlequins on the right. Plus, isn’t the mirrored window treatment gorgeous?!? I think the flooring was a perfect choice for each room as well.
I hope today’s journey has left you feeling blue…in a good way! Until next time…
2/5 UPDATE: One of my best friends from childhood, Elisa, sent me a great article from The New York Times entitled Need a Creative Boost? Find the Blue Room and my future brother-in-law, Andree, then let me know he was reading about blue in the Wired blog’s post Seeing Red: Tweak Your Brain with Colors. Funny thing is, each article referenced the same color study! Both were great reads…thank you Elisa and Andree!!
Love the zebra print with the blue… I wouldn’t have thought of that! I love BLUE!
Blue is my favorite – so many gorgeous pictures here! I just posted about my kitchen floor – would love your insights if you’re interested.