Beat the heat with cool-toned mosaic art
(4 min read) The sun is blazing full force, and most of us have already turned to our trusty air conditioning units, noisy fans, and frozen water bottles. However, what if there was something we could do with our home decor to make our space feel cooler, without endlessly increasing our electricity bill, of course? Hmmm… Well, there is. Enter cool-toned mosaic art. Nothing will make your space look as stylish while tricking your senses and creating a fresh atmosphere, quite like mosaic art.
Color Theory
We’ve already talked about how different colors can affect our mental condition in multiple ways. From mood-raising pinks to calming greens, colors can alter the way we feel and influence our overall behavior throughout the day. Needless to say, choosing the right colors for our interiors can be of utmost importance to our day-to-day lives.
On that note, mosaic tiles in icy blues, soft lavenders, silvery grays, and brisk greens will have a cooling psychological effect. All of these colors are associated with open waters, bright skies, and, most importantly, natural shade. All of these traits make them a perfect indoor substitute for what we all crave on a hot summer day.
Contemporary Mosaic Backsplash by Mosaics Lab.
More than just decor
Contrary to popular opinion, mosaic art isn’t just about intricate patterns and pretty colors. Both glass and marble tiles, reflect natural light and create shadow play in most subtle way. During the long summer days, when daylight pours into the house in abundance, your mosaic will sparkle like dew on the grass on a crisp morning. This particular feature will make your space feel airy and refreshing, instead of stiflingly warm and oppressive.
Mosaic Floors by Mosaics Lab.
For example, a single mosaic backsplash in shades of mint and shamrock green will make your whole sun-drenched bathroom feel like a cool oasis of serenity. A simple floor mosaic medallion in pale wisteria and pale lavender shades will make your stuffy living room look like a breezy well well-shaded patio. With just one mosaic artwork, coolness will become a fixture in your space, and you won’t even have to adjust your thermostat!
Contemporary Mosaic Artwork by Mosaics Lab.
Strategic placement
Just so we’re clear, mosaic art is so diverse and flexible that strategy isn’t really required. Whether you opt to place a mosaic carpet in your living room or your hallway, you can’t make a mistake. However, in terms of design, some mosaic artworks are more fitting for certain spaces than others.
Bathrooms are a natural spot for any and every water-themed design you can imagine. From mosaic walls depicting sea creatures to abstract blue patterns, aquatic hues will make your bathroom instantly feel fresher and more tranquil. Swapping your regular tiles for a sea-glass inspired mosaic backsplash will do wonders for your kitchen, while an accent mosaic wall composed of dusky lilacs and frosty greens will make your bedroom appear like a chill slice of your personal heaven.
The true value of cool-toned mosaic art lies in the fact that it will never go out of fashion. Whatever design you opt for, it will continue to stylishly soothe your senses all year round. During the cold winter days, your mosaic will bring to mind snowy mountains and frost-painted windows. Once spring comes, your mosaic artwork will make you think of blooming thistles and homemade ice cream. And when the summer finally hits, your gorgeous mosaic will be your trusty weapon against the heat.
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18 Comments
Beautiful! I especially love the blue and purple colours. So so beautiful and calming.
I would love to do something like one of these in our home. We live in the South, so it’s pretty much ALWAYS hot.
These are absolutely gorgeous. I love the cool colors, and tile really is so nice and cool during the hot weather.
These have to be some of my favourites from all the mosaic arts you have featured on the site so far. I do love the soft lavender mosaic – it’s stunning!!!!
Cool toned colours really do make such a difference to a room. I really love the muted tones, silvers and blues.
This is a great idea as lighter more cooler toned tiles will help the home not feel as hot. These ideas are absolutely amazing x
I love these, they are all amazing I do love the thought of a mosaic flooring especially in areas where kids play great idea
The idea of beating the heat with the cool-toned mosaic artwork sounds very interesting. Thanks for the tips!
That mint accent wall is so beautiful! Very calming colors, it would make a great place to relax and read a book!
Never thought about using mosaics in my daughter’s room but I think it actually works. I can get playful with the design and colors. Thanks for the inspiration.
WOW! These are amazing mosaics! I can see how they can cool down a room- could use that right now!
These are beautiful. I really like the dusky purple mosaic and the turquoise one. All very calming to look at.
The kitchen design is my absolute favourite here. I’m a sucker for simplicity and creativity. This is it!
I really do love the idea of cool toned mosaic art. The sea foam wall art is so beautiful.
I think the mosaic in the bathroom like that would be spectacular. An instant way to make one of the most used, but not talked about rooms in the home, feel special.
Mosaics are a great way to keep your house cool. I love the idea of a mosaic art floor.
This is exactly what I needed to see with the recent heat wave we’ve had in Toronto!
I do like refreshing my home over the summer before the school year starts. I always clean out and organize, and try to update things so I can start the year on a fresh foot. Love these ideas!