The color blue
- By Liz Lidgett
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- 20 Oct, 2020
This is the first post in a series where I take a deep dive into a specific color. Blue was a natural place to start for me. It’s often the foundation of rooms that I design, in my own home and for clients as it’s a calming, grounding color. The color blue is often associated with natural elements like the sky and the ocean and studies show that the color blue actually has an effect on the metabolism and creates a chemical calming effect. Isn’t it amazing that color can do that?
Blue also symbolizes truth, loyalty, wisdom and confidence. Once when I was in college a friend had just come back from Italy and had seen the Sistine Chapel. I said, “Wasn’t it incredible?! It brought tears to my eyes when I saw it.” My friend shrugged and said “the sky was a tight blue.” Well, Michelangelo, even you can’t win them all but at least your “tight” blue stuck in his mind. Blue has a way of doing that. So here’s a few of my favorite pieces in the gallery right now that have blue as the star.
Take a peek at these finishing touches that bring warmth and personality to each space. We hope these beautiful installations spark a little inspiration for your own home.
A vibrant, mixed-media exhibition that reimagines the timeless beauty of flowers through the distinct and dynamic perspectives of seven contemporary artists.
A look at before-and-after mural shots, insights into the artists’ painting approaches, and our process of bringing these murals to life from start to finish.
