Sometimes, also called French. Oops. Here's the inspiration piece.

I don't think the color is a fad. I do think the use of robin's egg blue along with brown is a trend and will probably pass. There are a lot of pretty mid-century inspired color combinations out there right now that I think will look sadly dated in a few years.

I don't think it's a fad either. I LOVE the color and would love to have in somewhere in my home. Just have not figured out how to work it into our present color scheme. One of my most favorite blogs, this gal, she uses the color abundantly! It looks great with the black and white toile in her kitchen and a taupe/creme check used elsewhere in her home. I hope it's not against *rules* to post her blog -

http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/a_cottage_industry/

tina

Agree that Tiffany blue and robins'egg blue are different colours, and that the current craze for blue/brown, however beautiful, is a passing fad. I have recently seen a few very high-end interiors with a blue/red combination that is really very nice. Either of those blues, though, is beautiful and will be popular for years to come.

Sorry to be the lone nay vote, but I absolutely would not paint a single wall in tiffany blue (or robin's egg or french blue) if you are planning to move in the near future. I think accent walls are a matter of taste (and often overdone).. and blues are tough-- especially bright blues. As much as Tiffany blue is timeless in accouterments, accessories and gift boxes, I don't think it is timeless on the walls.

I know it is just paint-- but it is part of the first impression and the kitchen is such a key room when showing your house.

I *may* change my mind with a picture of the room/wall you want to paint--but probably not. Sorry :(

I don't think the issue is fad vs. timeless, but rather using blue in a kitchen, which I would not do. See link.

Here is a link that might be useful: Color psychology

It's a gorgeous color, but not one I associate with kitchens very well. I have seen it used in kitchens where it was beautiful, but if you are selling, I would suggest something less definitive. I can see the color really not being to some people's taste, and you don't need that. Knocked down a bit, it would be lovely in a bath with taupe or black accents like the blogger you mentioned used it. That said, it's tough to guess when we can't see the kitchen, cabinets, etc.

Can you post a pic of your kitchen, by any chance?

It's a beautiful timeless color, but imho, the blue/brown has been done to death.

It's a great color for a bedroom, a living room or a library, but it's a very distinctive color, and maybe too much for a kitchen.

I love blue in all its hues, and I have painted my kitchen blue -- unfortunately, it's not helping me lose weight at all :) However, if resale is a concern, I would choose carefully, and probably a very muted grayish (close to RH's Silver Sage color) or very, very pale version of that blue. I do agree that the TB/chocolate brown combo has been done to death and will look dated very soon, and IMO dark brown just doesn't enhance the sunny nature of that blue.

BTW, hello on this forum! I have been active on the kitchens forum, where I just put in azul macaubas granite (hence my name) while lurking and learning elsewhere.

Thanks! What I started out with was the patina seen on copper (verdegris). But it looked too green whenever I saw it in person, and realized I really more wanted a bit of green in my blue. Then I found Tiffany blue. Love it. Evidently others who see it aren't aware of the difference between it and French ;D. I agree on the brown part. I think we'll shy away from it any how. I too love the black/white toile with it. Maybe that along with silver accents will do nicely. I hope!

Thank bluekitobsessed. I've seen you round. That amazingly gorgeous bathroom. MMmm. I've actually been on GardenWeb a long while. My active places are the Party and Cooking, but I've also been seen on Bathrooms where I beg Mongo and Bill to settle fights between my husband and me ;) We're constructing a remodel ourselves and it can get heated. We both want it done right (read, our own way! here). We usually settle it, but it's the code things I'll ask them and then hubby does it, good boy. teehee.

I also see French Blue differently than either Tiffany or Robin's Egg. I don't think of them as the same. To me, French Blue seems very classic and easy to decorate with. Tiffany Blue more vibrant and more of a statement color, while Robin's Egg is very calming and soft. (I am also a fan of Tracey from "A Cottage Industry".) I love all three of those colors, but don't have much blue in my decorating. Yes, yes, blue and brown are a fad and will soon pass. Along with the green and brown.

Here is a link that might be useful: French Blue