Meaning Behind the Color: Turquoise

When selecting colors in design for a particular space we need to think in ways that reflect us as individuals as well as what the space is being used for. A quick example, red is used in dining rooms for a sense of appetite as well as in a bedroom for romance. This brings us to one of my favorite colors, turquoise! I did a little research to find out why I love this color so much and came up with some interesting information that I would like to share with you!  Turquoise represents open communication from and between the heart and the spoken word. It relates to the electronic age and the world of computers, and communication on a large scale. Also, it is the mid color between the extremes of red and violet, turquoise is the color of balance, for the emotions, thoughts and speech. Turquoise is also representing self-sufficiency and has the ability to tune into its own needs and find the way to success.  Turquoise also enhances the ability to focus and concentrate, assisting with clear thinking and decision-making, and the development of good organizational skills. Lastly one of my favorites,  it is calming yet invigorating, restoring depleted energies. Now the amount used in key, too much and it can create an emotional imbalance, too little and it can lead to secrecy, lack of direction in one's life.  Now that you know a little more about this great color, here are some spaces I think represent a healthy amount of turquoise! Enjoy!

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Please, not the turtle figurine.

You know, the one you saw for just two dollars in that cute little market in Key West or Belize or New Zealand? Don’t get me wrong, I love turtles as much as the next human, but if you’re of the traveling breed of human, something’s got to give. Maybe you’re an international businessman, a bohemian traveler, a world-wide partier, a global missionary, or just a tourist. No matter your reason to travel, you always have the same reason to come home:  simply, it’s your home! So, bring your travels home with you- just not in little nick-knacks. Please, no more turtle figurines, stuffed bears in sweaters, or key-chain license plates. Display your travels throughout your home in a meaningful way that truly represents the beauty of your journey or destination. Here are some souvenir suggestions for your next trip and ways you can integrate them into your home. Enjoy!

 Are you a fan of travel? Countless countries around the globe have their own version of this convenient commodity: the fan. Luckily, fans make beautiful art pieces that you can hang on a wall or display on a shelf (since they probably won’t get much use in your air conditioned home!). Fans come in various sizes and styles from various countries, but this one in particular is an Oriental-styled fan in a living room.

 A country represents its individuality in its artwork, so why not bring some home? And no, I don’t mean display a printed copy of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in your living room. Consider folk or indigenous art that is unique to your destination, such as this living space adorned with Aboriginal Australian art.

 Combine your world-wide adventures with the comforts of your own home! Using linens from around the world to decorate your space brings a cultured aspect to the coziness of your home. Embroidered pillow covers, drapes, woven blankets, or rugs provide an easy way to incorporate your travels into your interior. This bedroom has Indian cushion covers as well as a blanket that allows you to reminisce (or dream!) about a voyage to a distant land.

 One never travels without taking photos; that is a given. Keep the memories of the places you went and the sights that you saw by displaying photographs creatively in your home.