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Cool Off Your Home With Caribbean Blue Decor

August 13, 2015

By: Liz Gray

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HGTV.com readers chose cool, blue-green Caribbean blue as the June 2015 color of the month. Here are some of our favorite ways to use this tropical hue.

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Neutral Transitional Kitchen With White Cabinets & Blue Accessories

Photo: Donna Dotan. From: Claire Paquin

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Try Bright Blue Accents

Caribbean blue in the art, lighting and accessories stands out against the soft neutral and white palette of this transitional kitchen and breakfast room.

Round Neutral & Blue Light Fixture in Neutral Kitchen

Photo: Donna Dotan. From: Claire Paquin

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Add Caribbean Blue Statement Lighting

A contemporary globe pendant with a cutout surface gets added interest from the splash of bright, Caribbean blue on its reverse side. Paired with blue chevron window treatments, the accents add interest in this bright white kitchen.

Neutral Transitional Kitchen With White Cabinets

Photo: Donna Dotan. From: Claire Paquin

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Add Colorful Cookware

Sometimes all you need to add new color to a space is a few new pots and pans. These bright blue accents are pretty enough to display even when not in use.

Tropical Blue Galley Kitchen With Tile Floor

Photo: Photo Credit: Edward Addeo ©. From: Barry Dixon

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Cool Off the Walls

For a bigger hit of blue, designer Barry Dixon coated all four walls in this cool yet energizing shade.

Photo: Photo Credit: Edward Addeo ©. From: Barry Dixon

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Add a Peek of Color

A pass-through window into a turquoise blue kitchen gives this white living room an energizing jolt of color.

Photo: Sarah Barnard. From: Sarah Barnard

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Add Style With Tile

Bright teal tiles and a modern floating vanity keep this bathroom feeling fresh and fun. A crisp white countertop provides contrast against the rich brown drawers and bright blue walls.

White Nightstand, Chest, Lamp and Gray Headboard in Blue Bedroom

Photo: HGTV HOME, Sarah Dorio ©

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Pair Bright Blue with Crisp White

For a summer-perfect look, pair white furniture and accessories with bright turquoise walls.

Photo: Jawitz Properties Ltd., a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Jawitz Properties Ltd.

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Pick Up Water Hues on the Patio

Here, turquoise loungers invoke the colors of the coast. Even if you're landlocked, you can create the same look poolside or yard-side by adding bright water hues to your outdoor furniture.

As seen on DIY Network’s, I Hate My Bath, the finished bathroom in the Morris home is the perfect main street classic style with a natural feel, warm colors and natural elements. The grass cloth wallpaper, architectural post and robins egg lintel framing give the freestanding tub a dramatic design. (After)

Photo: Stephanie Rau / Getty Images ©

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Opposites Attract

Blue and orange are opposites on the color wheel, making them a perfect pairing. Here, a luxurious, orange freestanding tub stands out against bright turquoise shutters.

Blue Bed in Neutral Cottage Bedroom With Vaulted Ceiling

From: Maria Toczylowski

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Create Coastal Cottage Style

Spare furnishings and neutral colors keep the feel of this cottage-style bedroom restful and airy. Vibrant turquoise bedding adds a saturated focal point that's still easy on the eyes.

White Dresser Against White and Turquoise Patterned Wall

Photo: Photographer: Christian Garibaldi. From: Karen B Wolf Interiors

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Go Bold for Kids' Rooms

Pairing turquoise with creamy white and pink creates a modern twist on a classic little girl's room palette.

Kitchen With Blue Backsplash, Blue Countertops and Wood Cabinets

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Add Caribbean Blue for Midcentury Magic

Turquoise pairs well with warm wood tones, making it a classic in midcentury modern spaces. Here, custom-colored cast concrete adds bright color in the center of the room. Backsplash tiles in a similar turquoise tone create the perfect backdrop for a collection of richly hued ceramics.

Shower Inset Niche With Blue Recycled Glass Against Gray Tile

Photo: Catherine Nakaraha. From: Catherine Nakahara

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Add a Colorful Niche

The custom niche inside the shower of this California guest bathroom is crafted from remnants of the tub deck and recycled-glass countertop. The homeowners love blue, and even their bath products play well with the room's Caribbean color palette.

Blue Contemporary Kid's Bedroom With Navy Velvet Upholstered Headboard

Photo: Adam Milliron. From: Alisha Gwen

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Of-the-Moment Palette: Turquoise and Deep Purple

This kids' room is anything but juvenille, thanks to the sophisticated palette of deep purple, turquoise and light blue. Layered patterns and fun furnishings mix to form a tranquil bedroom with equal parts whimsy, function and style.

Turquoise and Yellow Dining Space With Round Starburst Mirror and Bar

From: Richard Gacek

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Add an Accent Wall

Not ready to commit to a room full of turquoise? Try it on one wall. Here, the color picks up water hues visible from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Potting bench with vintage ceramic sink and fittings

Photo: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Try a Pallet Potting Bench

Give your garden tools a colorful upgrade by creating a potting bench made of wooden pallets painted with bright blue paint. Or, create a similar look by adding a bright hue to an existing potting bench or shelf unit.

Neutral Seating Area With Tufted Gray Sofa, Abstract Art

Photo: Claire Paquin. From: Claire Paquin

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Add Jewel Tones

Artwork is just as much the focal point as the mix of furniture styles in this eclectic seating area. Here, a mix of jewel tones, incuding purple, fuchsia and bright blue, create interest over the sofa.

Pink- and Red-Striped Cushions on Built-In Playroom Daybed

Photo: SuzAnn Kletzien

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Pair Blue With Coral for Coastal Color

Coral and Caribbean blue make a great combination for a coastal-inspired space that makes a statement. Here, striped cushions, butterfly wallpaper and Moroccan accents create a fun, eclectic kids' place space.

Blue Teen Girl's Room with Sofa Daybed and Feather Lamp

Photo: Debbie Perez. From: Debbie Perez

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Go Bold in Teen Bedrooms

A turquoise wall create a cool backdrop for bold accents, like a yellow chevron rug, woven pink poufs and bright bedding.

Cool Off Your Home With Caribbean Blue Decor

Try Bright Blue Accents

Add Caribbean Blue Statement Lighting

Add Colorful Cookware

Cool Off the Walls

Add a Peek of Color

Add Style With Tile

Pair Bright Blue with Crisp White

Pick Up Water Hues on the Patio

Opposites Attract

Create Coastal Cottage Style

Go Bold for Kids' Rooms

Add Caribbean Blue for Midcentury Magic

Add a Colorful Niche

Of-the-Moment Palette: Turquoise and Deep Purple

Add an Accent Wall

Try a Pallet Potting Bench

Add Jewel Tones

Pair Blue With Coral for Coastal Color

Go Bold in Teen Bedrooms

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