Perfect Homes Magazine - Issue 12 | Page 19

Aquamarine A quamarine is a style that updates the traditional maritime feeling. Living close to the sea is a dream for many people; the sea’s fantastic underwater world is a major source of inspiration. Watercolour techniques, with colours running into each other, are used on prints and bring fabrics alive. Wood is the most dominant material for furniture in this style. White-painted garden furniture is perfect for the patio, but grey-coloured ‘driftwood’ wooden furniture is becoming increasingly popular. The style is very Nordic and plays to our deep love of the sea and our fleeting summers. Photos: www.innatcascade.com, www.meyerintertiors.com, www.thestonemilldesigncenter.com, www.robertirattan.com, www.angelandblume.wordpress.com The classic marine style is being given a blue-green makeover. Varying blue, green and turquoise colours are an inspiring colour map that we team with white for the summer. Blue-and-white is the summer’s strongest mix – on everything from chinaware to furniture. Blue seems to be one of the most popular colours on upholstered furniture ahead of next season.