rustic aqua wall paint. / sfgirlbybay

maybe it’s my current accessibility to the sea, but this week’s color story is all about living the life aquatic (one of my favorite wes anderson films, too, btw). there are many shades of aquatic, ranging from turquoise blues to deep-sea darker hues and they’re all quite soothing, and sometimes they even feel a little exotic to me. like a trip to a foreign port, an afternoon in a Moroccan riad, or a sail through the Mediterranean, these blue jewel tones just exude calm, but also often take a dramatic, sometimes stormy turn. here’s a few of my favorite blue hues and some decor accessories to get you there — and if you like this vibe, you might like to check out my aqualand pinboard for more. bon voyage to the life aquatic.

colorful beach photograph. / sfgirlbybay

long bench seating with aqua pads and pillows. / sfgirlbybay

inspiring aqua home decor and accessories. / sfgirlbybay

clockwise, l to r: leap of faith via 8tracks; Farrow Lida Stone Ring in Blue; lulu & georgia TURQUOISE DREAMER WALL ART; Modernica Side Shell Chair; blue velvet sofa via yatzer; bird by @fifigram; Hawkins New York Chroma Glassware Large Tumbler Set in Blue; Archive New York Faded Aqua Antigua Pillow; turquoise painted desk via light locations; socks via this is my archief; @bilinga_beach_abode’s shower; schoolhouse electric velvet + Wool Circle Pillows. just below: anthropologie Boro Star Bar Cabinet.

bar cabinet with aqua blue painted stencil pattern. / sfgirlbybay

teal hallway. / sfgirlbybay

aqua blue ocean view from balcony. / sfgirlbybay

velvet green sectional. / sfgirlbybay

color story: the life aquatic.

bathroom shower with aqua tile and cactus garden window display. / sfgirlbybay

inspiring aqua home goods and accessories. / sfgirlbybay

clockwise, l to r: turquoise painted wall via light locations; Sundays Nail Polish No. 33; arielle vey mara floral art print; anthropologie Set of 4 Mini Matte Latte Bowls; Bauhaus Exhibition Poster print from american posters; lulu & georgia NINETTE DINING CHAIR in TURQUOISE; lulu & georgia zeba pillow in blue; el fenn bathtub via venue report; Henri Matisse Poster print from american posters; Anthropologie Spirit Eye Doormat; sibella court’s blue walls; Fuchsite Gemstone from Anthropologie; Muuto Soft Grid Cushion; Maar Hats via anyone girl.

shutters and windows painted aqua blue in rustic modern cottage. / sfgirlbybay

aqua blue wall color in rustic room with vintage desk set. / sfgirlbybay

teal blue wall paint in vintage modern dining room. / sfgirlbybay

• all other photography credits in order of appearance: light locations; vsco beach waves screen saver; turquoise sofa @semikahtextiles; deep blue painted hallway via domino; deep blue sea by @_gabrielflores; @monikh’s blue velvet sofa; BLUE CITY .02 art print BY HAZEL & PINE from the citizenry; @bilinga_beach_abode’s shower; @teapotgr cozy cottage; desk nook via latte lisa; painted blue panels via est living.

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