Aquarius
Aquarius has the image of the water bearer, but is actually an air sign. This paradox is a symbol of the many contradictions in the Aquarian character. Firstly, while Aquarians are great humanitarians and care deeply about other people and the human race as a whole, they are also fiercely individualistic and dance to the beat of their own drum.
Secondly, while they are very open minded and like to hear other people’s opinions, they often have a fixed mindset and once they have made up their mind, it is difficult to change. And finally, while they love to have a lot of friends and are one of the more friendly of the star signs, they also love to spend time alone and do not like to show a lot of emotion. They also don’t tolerate emotional people very well.
Aquarius has the image of the water bearer, but is actually an air sign. This paradox is a symbol of the many contradictions in the Aquarian character. Firstly, while Aquarians are great humanitarians and care deeply about other people and the human race as a whole, they are also fiercely individualistic and dance to the beat of their own drum.
Secondly, while they are very open minded and like to hear other people’s opinions, they often have a fixed mindset and once they have made up their mind, it is difficult to change. And finally, while they love to have a lot of friends and are one of the more friendly of the star signs, they also love to spend time alone and do not like to show a lot of emotion. They also don’t tolerate emotional people very well.
Architectural style: Contemporary
Contemporary style is characterised by bold form and strong angles. It relies on interesting aesthetics and is born out of functional, modern living. It is, as the name suggests, a very current and up-to-date style of architecture and design, but does not follow the conventions of a traditional style or the specific attributes of the modern design movement. It is much more fluid than both and allows for more personal interpretation. This suits the Aquarian character as they do not like to conform to norms, due to being very forward thinking. They are often innovative and like to move with the times.
Contemporary style is characterised by bold form and strong angles. It relies on interesting aesthetics and is born out of functional, modern living. It is, as the name suggests, a very current and up-to-date style of architecture and design, but does not follow the conventions of a traditional style or the specific attributes of the modern design movement. It is much more fluid than both and allows for more personal interpretation. This suits the Aquarian character as they do not like to conform to norms, due to being very forward thinking. They are often innovative and like to move with the times.
Character: Progressive
Aquarians are also well suited to the use of contemporary materials in the home, as they mirror the paradoxes inherent in the Aquarian character. People born under this sign would do well with materials such as glass, concrete, metals, vinyls and aluminium. In the rooms above, the juxtaposition of the heaviness of concrete surfaces with the lightness of glass is very modern and contemporary.
Aquarians are also well suited to the use of contemporary materials in the home, as they mirror the paradoxes inherent in the Aquarian character. People born under this sign would do well with materials such as glass, concrete, metals, vinyls and aluminium. In the rooms above, the juxtaposition of the heaviness of concrete surfaces with the lightness of glass is very modern and contemporary.
Individualistic
An Aquarian bathroom should be high gloss, with either shiny tiles or polished marble surfaces. Aquarians particularly love silver, so polished chrome hardware will appeal to them.
This vanity works well against the marble and projects a very modern aesthetic. The unusual style and position of the mirror would also appeal to an Aquarian’s individualistic and unconventional nature.
Add shiny metallics to bathrooms
An Aquarian bathroom should be high gloss, with either shiny tiles or polished marble surfaces. Aquarians particularly love silver, so polished chrome hardware will appeal to them.
This vanity works well against the marble and projects a very modern aesthetic. The unusual style and position of the mirror would also appeal to an Aquarian’s individualistic and unconventional nature.
Add shiny metallics to bathrooms
Likes: Space
As an air sign, Aquarians crave open, airy spaces. They love a big, open-plan living area and will be drawn to tall atriums and void spaces. One way of achieving this is to keep furniture sparse and make sure it is positioned far away from walls. It is important not to clutter an area with knick-knacks. Aquarians are realists and don’t go in for a lot of fussy detail.
As an air sign, Aquarians crave open, airy spaces. They love a big, open-plan living area and will be drawn to tall atriums and void spaces. One way of achieving this is to keep furniture sparse and make sure it is positioned far away from walls. It is important not to clutter an area with knick-knacks. Aquarians are realists and don’t go in for a lot of fussy detail.
Socialising
Aquarians love their friends. They are very social and enjoy being surrounded by like-minded individuals who they can discuss important social issues with. They really care about other people and will be concerned with world issues like climate change, poverty and equality. They seek wisdom and love a good discussion.
Their homes should be prepared to accommodate friends, with a big dining area where Aquarius can gather with their friends to enjoy good food and conversation.
A buyer’s guide to dining tables
Aquarians love their friends. They are very social and enjoy being surrounded by like-minded individuals who they can discuss important social issues with. They really care about other people and will be concerned with world issues like climate change, poverty and equality. They seek wisdom and love a good discussion.
Their homes should be prepared to accommodate friends, with a big dining area where Aquarius can gather with their friends to enjoy good food and conversation.
A buyer’s guide to dining tables
Technology
Aquarius is probably the most tech savvy of all the star signs. They are early adopters and may have queued outside the Apple store for a new release on more than one occasion. When able, they’d like to fit their homes with the latest in technology. This may range from a new computer to a full home-automation system.
This bathroom is equipped with in-ceiling speakers that broadcast music from a whole home-automation system. There is personalised ambient lighting and automated tinted windows for privacy, activated by the touch of a button.
Aquarius is probably the most tech savvy of all the star signs. They are early adopters and may have queued outside the Apple store for a new release on more than one occasion. When able, they’d like to fit their homes with the latest in technology. This may range from a new computer to a full home-automation system.
This bathroom is equipped with in-ceiling speakers that broadcast music from a whole home-automation system. There is personalised ambient lighting and automated tinted windows for privacy, activated by the touch of a button.
Surprises
Many Aquarians would love the high-tech sophistication of a car stacker, or maybe a turntable inside a garage or on a driveway. This sort of setup would be a wonderful home for a new innovative electric Tesla car, for example. Perfect for Aquarius.
Many Aquarians would love the high-tech sophistication of a car stacker, or maybe a turntable inside a garage or on a driveway. This sort of setup would be a wonderful home for a new innovative electric Tesla car, for example. Perfect for Aquarius.
Innovation
Similarly, Aquarians fully appreciate a media room. They are tech savvy and can easily program the Apple TV or similar in order to Airplay their possibly homemade digital movies. They can also get the surround sound rigged up, and may even be able to fix their own high-tech gadgets should they ever fail.
Similarly, Aquarians fully appreciate a media room. They are tech savvy and can easily program the Apple TV or similar in order to Airplay their possibly homemade digital movies. They can also get the surround sound rigged up, and may even be able to fix their own high-tech gadgets should they ever fail.
Realism
Aquarians appreciate art and decoration in the home, but they like to do it sparingly using realistic images and objects. They do well with oversized art, and should only place one piece on a wall. Overcrowding is frustrating for them. Photography works well for Aquarians as it shows the beauty of reality in all its detail.
Aquarians appreciate art and decoration in the home, but they like to do it sparingly using realistic images and objects. They do well with oversized art, and should only place one piece on a wall. Overcrowding is frustrating for them. Photography works well for Aquarians as it shows the beauty of reality in all its detail.
Quotations
Aquarians might also like decorating with pieces of literature or philosophy, as they are interested in ideas and seek wisdom. Displaying quotes taps into this interest.
This photograph shows a piece of art that is rested against a wall, rather than hung. This placement could appeal to Aquarius as they appreciate change and could swap out the quote easily and often, to keep the room and their interests current.
Aquarians might also like decorating with pieces of literature or philosophy, as they are interested in ideas and seek wisdom. Displaying quotes taps into this interest.
This photograph shows a piece of art that is rested against a wall, rather than hung. This placement could appeal to Aquarius as they appreciate change and could swap out the quote easily and often, to keep the room and their interests current.
The unconventional
Aquarians are individuals. They don’t feel the need to conform and are comfortable following their own instincts. Occasionally, they like to go against the grain in home design. This pool is a great example of this. It would appeal to Aquarius’ sense of the unconventional, and is also modern and visually appealing.
Plan a poolside paradise
Aquarians are individuals. They don’t feel the need to conform and are comfortable following their own instincts. Occasionally, they like to go against the grain in home design. This pool is a great example of this. It would appeal to Aquarius’ sense of the unconventional, and is also modern and visually appealing.
Plan a poolside paradise
Dislikes: Feeling closed in
As an air sign, Aquarius likes spaces to feel airy. They love big, open windows to create this aesthetic. It is best for Aquarians to avoid using window treatments – especially ones that are heavy and obscure the view.
As an air sign, Aquarius likes spaces to feel airy. They love big, open windows to create this aesthetic. It is best for Aquarians to avoid using window treatments – especially ones that are heavy and obscure the view.
Dull situations
Aquarians delight in thrills and spills. They are free spirits who enjoy having a good time. There is never a dull moment with an Aquarian and this should be reflected in their homes. A games room would suit an Aquarian to the ground. They could happily entertain themselves and their many friends for hours in a fabulous space like this one.
Indoor games rooms made for fun
Aquarians delight in thrills and spills. They are free spirits who enjoy having a good time. There is never a dull moment with an Aquarian and this should be reflected in their homes. A games room would suit an Aquarian to the ground. They could happily entertain themselves and their many friends for hours in a fabulous space like this one.
Indoor games rooms made for fun
Favourite decorating colours: Silver
This colour appeals to Aquarians because it reminds them of the air element that their sign belongs to. Decorating with silver is also very contemporary and easily achieved due to its popularity. Light fixtures, hardware and even furniture look fabulous in various shades of silver.
This colour appeals to Aquarians because it reminds them of the air element that their sign belongs to. Decorating with silver is also very contemporary and easily achieved due to its popularity. Light fixtures, hardware and even furniture look fabulous in various shades of silver.
Aqua
The symbol of Aquarius is the water bearer and though not a water sign, Aquarius has an affinity for water colours like aqua and blue. They are used well by Aquarians and look great beside silver finishes and fixtures.
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Is your star sign Aquarius? Do you think your decorating style fits the star sign’s profile? Please share your thoughts or images in the Comments.
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The symbol of Aquarius is the water bearer and though not a water sign, Aquarius has an affinity for water colours like aqua and blue. They are used well by Aquarians and look great beside silver finishes and fixtures.
TELL US
Is your star sign Aquarius? Do you think your decorating style fits the star sign’s profile? Please share your thoughts or images in the Comments.
MORE
So Your Style Is: Contemporary
7 High-Tech Home Improvements You’ll Thank Yourself For
Designing With the Stars: Capricorn
Beautiful room Ellen. Love it!
Not even close, I'm sorry I'm more a hamptons style girl and I'm not on the cusp of pieces