Blissful blues from SM Homeworld

MANILA, Philippines - Blue is a soothing color that makes one think of the sky and the deep blue sea.  It is the color of serenity and tranquility, and in some cultures, blue signifies the infinite, the mysterious, and the supreme.

Bring a soothing calmness to your home with SM Homeworld’s Blissful Blues collection. When it comes to interior design, blue is a favorite — it’s never out of fashion. 

There are eye-catching items from Hosh, Homeworld’s house brand, which has a wide selection of modern, quality and affordable items for the home — home accessories, linens, dinnerware, flatware and cookware.

Cooking can be an eco-friendly experience with stylish Maxflex’s stainless steel cookware with a ceramica waterbase coating and cool blue finish. Decorating your home with touches of blue can create a cozy ambience.

Choosing the right shade of blue can work well in any house.  Here are some decorating tips that bring out the best in blues from SM Homeworld:

• Warm blues like the denim, ocean blue and slate blue help make a room feel cozier. These are recommended for social spaces in your home like the living room, den, family room, kitchen or dining room.

• Cobalt, turquoise, ice blue and other shades of cool blues can help a small space look bigger. These are best for spaces like your bathroom where you want a crisp, clean refreshing look.

• Cool blues like lavender and periwinkle encourage calmness and focus. These are good choices for bedrooms, as these have a cool, calming effect that makes time pass more quickly and helps you sleep.  It is also recommended for home office as it helps you stay focus. 

• Dark blues can be perfect in dens, home offices and libraries where quiet thought is required.

• Wedgwood blue, a clear blue with a hint of grey, is best used in reception rooms and studies to create a restful, cool ambience.

• When mixing blues with other colors in interiors, pale blue should be teamed with soft white; warm blues work beautifully with light rose shades; and dark blues will look jewel like when accented with emerald green.

The collection is available at the Homeworld section at all SM Department Stores.