Today, we turn the spotlight on the elegant side of cool shades in decor – we’ll call it soleil chic! From deep shades to light and refreshing tones, the colors featured in the interiors below will conjure up images of rippling waves and summer skies. Here are some cool colors to play around with when decorating your home during the sweltering summer. Refreshing Lime

You know how a hint of lime makes everything – from salsa to a cocktail – just a bit better? The color can have the same effect on a room. Use it as a highlight accent, like the on the chairs shown here; then bring in smaller accessories in the same color to complete the look. For the perfect mix of cosy and cool, stack your sofa with some bright, citrus and lime pillows.You could also toss pillows with fruit-inspired prints onto your patio furniture for a fresh, warm-weather touch. Looks good enough to eat, doesn't it?





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Sky Blue

Just like the sky itself, this shade of blue has a serene presence. Because it's a lighter hue, it can be safely used on furniture, drapery panels, and larger accessories. This beautiful colour can bring its calming effects to a bedroom, sitting room or any space where you like to relax and unwind.







Ice Blue

This is another hue of blue that will easily complement a cool look for the summer. This light color may have grey or green undertones, but it’s always perfectly refined. Icy walls are can be nicely complemented by an ornate mirror and classical accents. Gold and cream are ideal additions. Add some silky draperies and an iridescent chandelier, and the room will come alive with texture and shine.







Seaworthy Coral

As one of the sea's most vibrant hues, coral is a standout shade no matter where you use it. Coral accessories work wonders and can be incorporated easily into existing home decor. Some good examples are a pillow sham or a throw for the foot of the bed. For a bigger style statement, why not add an unexpected twist by pairing this punchy color with white for a striped ceiling?



Nautical Navy

Navy is a regal color that brings elegance to the room. It is one of the hottest "new neutrals"." Just like black, white and gray, navy can create a statement without overpowering a room. Pair it with bold colours, such as red, pink or bright yellow to create style-setting combos. If you want to follow the nautical trend, try using a striped version with white in the form of a rug.





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Sunny Yellow

This bright, happy colour can't help but bring a smile to our faces! Artwork and accent pillows are two simple ways to let the "sunshine" into your room. To get the colour to pop even further, pair it with a soft neutral such as gray or white.







Crispy White

This by far is the most elegant shade.A brilliant white can give any space a fresh, clean look. Use white as a neutral backdrop, and then accessorise with accent pieces in hues of pink, lilac or even a dull orange, or create a monochromatic design by enveloping the room in an all-white palette.





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Freshly Squeezed Orange

Whether it's juice from a roadside stand or cool sherbet on a hot day, orange has long been the color of summer. For a quick spruce-up, add orange or tangerine throw pillows to a neutral couch. If you're a true fan of the juicy colour, add statement pieces such as painted side tables or a sideboard.





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Flirty Pink

We all know pink is the ultimate girly color — nothing else can give a room a feminine touch like this blushing hue. That's what makes it the perfect choice for a girl's bedroom. Highlighting different shades of pink in a floral fabric, and pairing it with purple only intensifies its playful appeal. Paint your walls a light pink to make it the primary color in the room, and then accentuate it with accessories in the form of a rug or a sideboard. You can play around with this color in many ways.





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