wedding wednesday: something blue

We're doing something a little different this Wednesday and looking at a color opposed to a fabric as we have the past few weeks.  This color just happens to be my all-time favorite color, so when it came down to picking colors for our wedding, it was obvious that aqua would be involved.

Although aqua can be a subtle color, it can also be quite a bold choice in home decor. So I decided to feature some rooms that may otherwise get neglected by the glorious color: kitchens and bathrooms.  The reason these rooms generally tend to be more neutral is because of their permanence.  After all, it is much easier to repaint a wall than it is to replace tile or refinish cabinets.  However, for those of you who are risk-takers in your decor, here are some inspirational images if you're thinking about taking the plunge into the shades of blue.

Kitchens:
One of the ways to cool down your kitchen is to incorporate this soft shade into your backsplash.

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...or you could be brave and paint your cabinets this color (or even use an aqua counter!).  I love when this bold choice of color is paired with white subway tiles for a backsplash and highlighted with black accents.

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Bathrooms:

When utilizing this color in your bathroom, I love when softer shades are used and then complemented with white accents.  This creates a very calming feeling overall, and doesn't make the bathroom feel so overwhelming.

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