Blue-Green Painted Room Inspiration
Entering a space awash in blue-green hues like turquoise, teal, and aquamarine is often instantly soothing, which is no surprise considering these colors reflect those of the ocean, where we often dream of going to escape busy schedules and looming deadlines. Colors of the sea transform any space they touch, from powder rooms to kitchens to bedrooms. You really can't go wrong with these versatile paint colors. There’s a wide range of tones in this color palette including soft, muted aquas and bold, bright teals. You can create a calm or energizing environment depending on the hue and finish you choose. Miles Redd painted the hallway of a Bahamas home in a subdued shade befitting the laid-back island atmosphere, while the Manhattan library of Frédéric Malle is done in a dramatic turquoise that matches the intensity of the room’s David Reed painting.
To give your serene space extra style and pizzaz, consider a using a high-gloss paint or a decorative finish. Architect Joel Barkley and designer Todd Klein used a super-slick blue-green on the walls, trim, and ceiling in the dramatic powder room of a historic Louisville, Kentucky, estate and Vicente Wolf had an automotive painter coat the bookcases of a Manhattan library in a metallic teal. Decorator Alison Martin used Benjamin Moore’s At Sea to create stripes in the bathroom of jeweler Elizabeth Locke’s Virginia home.
If you’re sold on trying a glorious variation on blue-green, but not sure what hue is right for your home, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered the most spectacular blue-green painted rooms from from the AD archives to inspire your project. These homes showcase this peaceful palette in all its glory, with shades ranging from soft sea blues to saturated jewel tones. And if you’re eager to start painting, discover the best-selling blue and green paint colors here