Color of the Month: Serene

Color of the Month: Serene

Posted by DecoArt on May 7th 2020

As we enter the month of May, we welcome warmer days and opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature’s colors. The peaceful blue of a clear sky inspired May’s color of the month, light blue, captured by our Americana Décor Chalky Finish® Serene. This soothing hue brings a sense of stability and calm. It is the color of the smooth seas and dreamy skies. There are many ways to incorporate light blue into your creativity to make use of its calming effect.


Use this peaceful blue to create a warm welcome to your home.

Americana Décor™ Curb Appeal®  -  Williamsburg

Blue door

 Americana® Acrylics - Spa Blue  

Welcome plaque


Paint a large furniture accent piece to bring a sense of calm to any room.

Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™ - Serene
Dresser makeover

Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™-  Serene & Colonial
Dresser


Or add a splash for freshness with small home accessories painted in light blues. Even metallic light blues have a peaceful effect.

Metallic Lustre® - Cosmic Blue, Brilliant Turquoise, and Silver Spark
Sticks and shells

Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™ - Serene
Vintage french tray

Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™- Serene & Relic
French style shelf


Light blue is also a color of optimism. You can wear this breezy color to bring some lightness to your day.

DecoArt® Stylin™ - Blue, Aqua, Turquoise. and White
Narwhal shoes

DecoArt® Stylin™ -  Blue & Turquoise
Blue belt


Finally, use light blues to create a peaceful Mandala design. You can paint a rock or a canvas or even another surface you are inspired by, This calming activity is enjoyable to do and will give you something that brings you a calm delight when it is complete.

Americana® Acrylics - Laguna, Knockout Blue, and Aqua Sky
Raindrop rocks

Art by @Shop_Worldlove
Worldlove

Art by @suuszen
Suuszen

Art by @brandon.dot.rollin
brandon.dot.rollin


Any way you use light blue, remember what inspired our color of the month, the blue sky. Look up, take a deep breath, and find serenity.