House of Turquoise

Holiday Inspiration

2009-11-09T10:15:00.001-06:00

I love the tiny touches of holiday cheer and pops of red in this lovely image from Homes & Gardens. I don't think it's too soon to start thinking about holiday decor, do you?? It's one thing to actually put up the tree...getting inspired is a totally different story!

Shelley Gordon

2009-11-06T09:30:00.004-06:00

I love the cool and fresh color scheme of this Hillsborough Decorator Showhouse by San Francisco-based interior designer Shelley Gordon. The kitchen is nothing short of breathtaking, but I adore the colors and textures in the living room as well. The tile in the bathroom is just so beautiful too. I seriously looooove this home!

Robert Couturier

2009-11-05T10:10:00.001-06:00

The peacock blue is my obvious favorite feature of this New York bedroom designed by Robert Couturier, but those windows (and the city view!) are pretty much the stuff my dreams are made of!

Flawless Bathroom

2009-11-04T09:55:00.001-06:00

Does it get any better the yum-yum-yummy subway tiles in this Light Locations studio apartment bathroom?! I'm pretty sure it does not! Love those gorgeous floors, pretty tub and pedestal sink too!

Comfy Cozy

2009-11-03T09:45:00.000-06:00

I just love the cozy vibe and soothing color palette of this living room from Homes and Gardens. I am loving look of the big coffee tables, which were salvaged from a pair of old doors. Don't you just want to curl up in that big comfy chair?

Casa jardín

2009-11-02T09:45:00.003-06:00

How entirely lovely are these images of Casa jardín in Ullastret taken by photographer Jordi Canosa? And did you check out his portfolio yet, because if you're loving these, get ready to drool all over your keyboard. It's images like these that make me want to pack my bags and travel the world. The suburbs just don't hold the same magic!

Turquoise Mexican Kitchen

2009-10-30T09:40:00.002-05:00

Talk about turquoise!! A stunning blend of decorative elements found in South America and Mexico were used by Jean Stoffer Design to create this vintage Mexican kitchen. The turquoise ceramic backsplash tiles are absolutely to-die-for, as is the 10-foot turquoise island. The hardware and kitchen sink too....absolutely gorgeous. Love!! Have a fun Halloween weekend everyone! :)

Jordi Canosa

2009-10-29T09:45:00.003-05:00

Ok so there is arguably not a whole lot of turquoise going on in these gorgeous rooms in St Martin de Ré, France taken by photographer Jordi Canosa, but the small touches of blue look so yummy with all the purples and grays I couldn't help but share!

Sania & Susanna

2009-10-28T10:05:00.003-05:00

Oh those Swedish, I tell you! I was excited to learn about Sania & Susanna, the talented stylist team of Sania Hedengren and Susanna Zacke, by way of Purple Area. These rooms are all so fresh and colorful. Check out their site because there are a ton of really pretty rooms, and some inspirational before and after pics too!

Beautiful Oasis

2009-10-27T09:50:00.000-05:00

How gorgeous is this bathroom captured by and belonging to talented photographer James Salomon and styled by his wife Susan Salomon for Better Homes & Gardens. I am a firm believer in having a bathroom be a beautiful sanctuary, an elegant and quiet hideaway where the sole purpose of the room is to pamper yourself. This one unquestionably meets my criteria!

A Plus!

2009-10-26T10:05:00.000-05:00

I love the pale shade of aqua on the wall and on sofa paired up with the chic black and white. The pillows on the bed are such a cute touch, and I just love those window treatments and zebra rug. Way cool headboard too. What a great room! via Home Sweet Home

Turquoise and Red

2009-10-23T09:45:00.002-05:00

Diane Bergeron

Jennifer Flanders

Tobi Fairley

House Beautiful

Toni Meneguzzo

Domino

Design Sponge

Southern Living

Domino

Alexandra Rowley

Retro Renovation

Country Living

Jane Coslick

Katie Ridder

Tria Giovan

VT Wonen

Red and turquoise has always been a favorite combo for me...I love the cheery energy it brings to any room. The vintage appeal can be a really fun look too. The first and 2nd picture above, the rooms by Diane Bergeron and Jennifer Flanders, are definitely my favorites. Classy, yet fun and happy spaces. That's what I'm talking about! Have a most fabulous weekend everyone! :)

Blue Skies Up Above

2009-10-22T10:05:00.000-05:00

I'd love to spend my afternoons out on the porch of this Swedish summer home I discovered on Frolic. That blue ceiling is FAB-U-LOUS! And now I'm back to bed. I just can't get rid of this yucky thing I have going on!

Helen Green

2009-10-21T10:05:00.001-05:00

I was happy to discover the incredibly talented designer Helen Green by way of Willow Decor last week. I didn't realize it but Helen is one of Britain’s leading interior designers for luxury hotels and private clients. I can see why! This master bedroom is just so elegant and chic. Love that tufted sofa and canopy bed!

Pretty Aqua Bathroom

2009-10-20T09:45:00.004-05:00

There's not much more that I love than a pretty spa-like aqua and white bathroom. This particular one was designed by Heidi Pribell and styled by Kelly McGuill. I'm sitting here battling a nasty virus, so I'd give anything for a nice hot soak in that tub right about now!

Sea Blue

2009-10-19T10:15:00.004-05:00

I found these images from a neat post Simply Seleta did last year on Sea Blue. I just never seem to get tired of looking at soft, feminine bedrooms, and these two from Country Living UK certainly don't disappoint. I still haven't bought my white canopy bed yet, but when I do, I hope I can achieve a look like in the 2nd image! Cozy and romantic is the best!

Room For Color

2009-10-16T07:15:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite things about the fall is Apartment Therapy's annual Room For Color contest. I was so excited when I heard the lovely Kelly of Color Sizzle and Porter House Designs had her home office selected to be in the contest. Don't you all love the lilac, aqua and brown color scheme she uses?? I never think of the ceiling as a blank canvas, but I absolutely adore the look of it painted aqua here. Head over to AT to learn all about this room, and to vote for Kelly (it's quick and easy!)....have to hurry though because voting ends at approximately 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, October 17! Have a color-filled fall weekend everyone!

Paul Joseph Hopper

2009-10-15T10:05:00.001-05:00

How yummy are these images styled by the talented Paul Joseph Hopper and photographed by John Paul Urizar. So much color and texture, you guys have to check out their sites because there is so much more eye candy to be had!

I also want to send a big thank you to Leslie over at HGTV's Design Happens blog for doing such a nice write-up on House of Turquoise yesterday. It was such an honor to have my blog chosen as their Blog of the Week! Another thank you needs to go to Sidney over at Eclectic Interior Design Group for selecting House of Turquoise as "Most Photogenic" in her Design Blog Superlatives list! Talk about a great day!

Linden Hills Kitchen

2009-10-14T09:45:00.001-05:00

Dream kitchen alert! I'm loving this kitchen designed by Minneapolis-based Albertsson Hansen Architecture. Of course we all agree the tile is completely and utterly fab. But the remodeling of this bungalow home by the husband-and-wife architects included turning the 1970's turret on the back of the house into an impressive semi-octagonal seating bay. Definitely a place I could see myself sipping my morning juice!

Heaven in Cape Cod

2009-10-13T10:05:00.002-05:00

Is this bedroom a little slice of heaven or what?! I found it on Willow Decor, and you must stop over there to check out the rest of this Cape Cod stunner designed by Catalano Architects. So much blue and white I could cry!

Anastassios Mentis

2009-10-12T10:15:00.000-05:00

These pretty images were all taken by photographer Anastassios Mentis, who I learned about through The Green Door. I am drooling over the lighting fixtures in that beautiful kitchen. The shades of blue in the 2nd image are nothing short of heavenly. And those chairs in the last pic?! Wow!

Michael Penney

2009-10-09T09:45:00.000-05:00

There is so much goodness in this gorgeous home belonging to designer Michael Penney, and featured by Chichi and Luxe last week. All of these images come from Canadian House & Home where Michael has a blog called Affordable Style, overflowing with great ideas and inspirational photographs. Definitely worth bookmarking or adding to your reader!

Oceana in Iowa

2009-10-08T10:15:00.001-05:00

I'm sure many of you have seen this image from Martha Stewart before, but I never get tired of looking at it, and oddly I haven't shared it on here yet. This room reminds me of all the summer days I spent at my grandparent's farm while I was growing up. Just so quiet and peaceful, when time seemed to do nothing but stand still.

Nuevo Estilo

2009-10-07T10:05:00.001-05:00

I just love starting at this room that Ashley from Decorology shared from the Spanish magazine Nuevo Estilo. The seafoam walls are so pretty, but I just can't get over that slipcovered couch with all the pretty pillows! That giant turquoise bowl under the coffee table is so neat too. What a great room!

Cozy and Coastal

2009-10-06T09:50:00.003-05:00

I never knew you could put such a cozy, warm spin on the coastal look, but I LOVE it! Melissa of The Inspired Room shared this pretty pic along with a bunch of great fall nesting tips. Check them out here!