Blue colour rooms
45 Best Blue Rooms - Decor Ideas for Light and Dark Blue Rooms
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An ode to azul.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
Thomas Loof
Blue. Even the word itself feels full and soft, like an embrace or a deep breath. Visually, of course, it's even more powerful. Writers have been waxing poetic about the color for eons: "We love to contemplate blue, not because it advances to us, but because it draws us after it," said 18th-century playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Contemporary novelists go on and on about it too: "That this blue exists makes my life a remarkable one, just to have seen it. To have seen such beautiful things," muses poet Maggie Nelson. "The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost," echoes writer Rebecca Solnit.
Just as this color has enchanted writers, artists, philosophers, and scientists for centuries, it's also the most popular choice for interior designers. From living rooms to bedrooms, kitchens, powder rooms, and beyond, the 45 blue rooms ahead might inspire you to douse your home in this wholly calming, restorative color.
Janie Molster
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Enhance the Architecture
“Saturated colors balance the strength of the architecture,” says Janie Molster of this 1700s Virginia living room with walls in Benjamin Moore's Mill Spring Blue.
Shannon McGrath
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Play With Shapes
Just looking at a blue room can slow your pace and calm you down. A monochrome palette allows us to focus on the incredible interior architecture and dramatic statement pieces in this living room designed by Robson Rak. The soothing tones and shapes, from the marble side table to the bubble pendant light and rounded sofa, make it both understated and bold.
MIGUEL FLORES-VIANNA
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Add Blue Details
Keep everything neutral and then opt for soft blue accents. Here, Cathy Kincaid painted the bed frame and used decorative pillows for a splash of blue. We love the contrast between the high-end, traditional monogrammed bedding, an orate mirror, full drapes, and a canopy bed against the unexpectedly cheeky throw pillow.
Nanette Brown
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Mix In Earth Tones
Designer Nanette Brown opted for a moody color palette in this New York City living room. The dark blue painted walls are a fun surprise, especially when paired with rich chocolate brown fabric and brass accents.
Tamsin Johnson
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Include Eye-Popping Accents
Setting the tone for the rest home in the entryway is mission critical. Here, interior designer Tamsin Johnson used traditional staples and injected personality with blue accents, from the Art Deco area rug to the abstract painting and elaborate candelabrum.
Paul Costello
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Mix Materials
Interior designer Shaun Smith's New Orleans bathroom should be your blueprint for decorating with blue. He worked around the retro tiled wall by choosing an all-blue color palette punctuated by rattan pieces. Not only is it a good idea to keep wallpaper out of splashing range, but it can also cut your cost in half if you only buy enough for half the square footage.
Anne Pyne
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Use a Tight Palette
In designer Ann Pyne's New York City apartment, a bright blue velvet sofa with marigold piping reflects the color scheme of the custom mural but brings a touch of soft opulence to the more clean-lined edges of the graphic pattern.
Francesco Lagnese
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Ground the Space
Color stretches all the way up to the high rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. As you can see in the mirror, the color of these walls changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft sea foam green.
The red and blue work nicely, too, grounding the sharp blue-green paint. To elongate your already tall ceilings, hang a pendant light high above the sitting area.
LAURE JOLIET
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Try Old-Fashioned Patterns
Dubbed "The Blue Room" at Firehouse Hotel—L.A.'s coolest new boutique spot designed by ETC.etera—this bedroom is absolute goals. If you weren't sure you wanted to anchor your space around blue before, you probably do now. The contrast between a classic toile motif and modern geometric is the perfect blend of quirk and tradition.
Thomas Loof
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Lean Into High Shine
The tight prints and splashes of red help marry the playful yellow and turquoise lacquer paints in this wide-open landing that Kati Curtis transformed into a jewel box of a reading nook.
2LG Studio
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Paint Half the Wall
The sky blue paint sets the stage in this bathroom designed by 2LG Studios while a palm leaf tree brings it to life.
To play up the cool tones of the paint, the designers used silver hardware. crisp white materials, and gray-stained wood panels.
Fantastic Frank
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Soften It Up
A soothing soft blue feels adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space while offering a ton of versatility, making it particularly well-suited for the bedroom. The linen bedding and makeshift side table accent chair contribute to that easy, undone elegance. Even the floorboards have been washed inn a lovely gray-blue!
Roland Bello
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Embrace Whimsy
A classic blue wall mural gets a burst of contemporary energy with deep pink lampshades and a pinstriped sofa in this sitting room corner designed by Miles Redd.
Mali Azima
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Play With Texture
This sitting room designed by Janie Molster features unique texture-rich details, from the tapestry wall decor to the elaborate ceiling moldings. The blue paint brings just a touch of grounded coolness to the warmer tones throughout.
Lucas Allen
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Stick to a Theme
Nautical rules in this master bathroom designed by Alexander Angle. Inspired by the occupant's own passions and interests, but with a design-savvy touch, this bathroom feels polished yet personal. The vintage trunks, light blue walls, and gold pendant are tasteful nods to maritime adventure.
BJORN WALLANDER
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Swim in Blue
High-gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen bounces light around a dark room, a spin on that old mirror trick designers love. Bloom used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.
Heidi Caillier
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Play with Tone
A smokey gray-blue mural wallpaper pairs unexpectedly well with the warm wood console in this hallway designed by Heidi Caillier. The accessories adorning table, like the plaid lamp shade, metal vase, and hazy mirror, marry the cool tones with the natural browns.
Regan Baker Design
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Make a Statement Wall
This master bathroom designed by Regan Baker Design is absolutely hypnotizing thanks to the blue tile statement wall. Rich in both color and pattern, it doubles the room's depth and character.
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Go Glossy
This dining room in a family home designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors gets a dose of glam from lacquered blue paint. The upholstered chairs and beige and cream carpet lighten the mood.
Studio DB
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Use as a Neutral
In this blue living room designed by Studio DB, the peach and marigold throws add just the right amount of variance. The matching walls and sectional interact with the light beautifully, casting an ethereal glow throughout. For a similar effect, opt for a pale, barely-there shade of blue paint.
Francesco Lagnese
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Shrinking Violet
A vibrant blue-violet shade is perfect for a kid's room.
It makes bunk beds feel more sleek and modern—and maybe will convince your kids that sharing a room is actually cool.
Tara Striano
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Get Ocean-Inspired
Blue is one of those colors that feels accessible—it's bold enough to feel like you're taking serious risks, but still classic. Two different blue-green hues give a Florida kitchen an elegant beach vibe. Brass lanterns keep it from feeling too coastal.
Björn Wallander
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Layer Your Blues
The walls of this family room were lacquered in a custom ocean color, which gives the color even more depth.
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Bring It to the Floor
The night sky-inspired floor tiles lay the perfect foundation for this whimsical children's bathroom designed by Cameron Rupert Interiors. With contrasting prints, playful motifs, and pops of red, it's a space both kids and adults can love. Take note if you love blue but also want to play with other colors.
Nicole Franzen
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Play Against Type
When you don't want to overpower the room with blue, keep it confined to the artwork and lighting. Here, it still stands on its own while also sharing the spotlight with other bold colors, like hot pink and olive green.
Crosby Studios
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Go Monochrome
Love powdery blue? Here's your pick. In this space designed by Crosby Studio, the calming, periwinkle blue hue stains every inch, from the curtains to the trims, ceilings, furniture, and counters. There's something undeniable modern about using one specific color, and a pastel shade delivers a great sense of bold quirkiness that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Maura McEvoy
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Make Like David Lynch
The blue velvet of the upholstery contrasts the light blue walls. Both have cool undertones, which makes the room feel cohesive.
House Beautiful
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Wash It Out
Going bold doesn't always involve going for a vibrant or dark color.
Instead, texture can create drama. In this aqua living room, gleaming lacquer conveys elegance.
Maura McEvoy
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Grab a Pattern
An ornate wall covering makes a small entryway feel like a jewel box. Chinese statues up the well-traveled vibe.
DAVID TSAY
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Play with Scale
Paint isn't the only way to incorporate blue in a big way. This floor-to-ceiling azure tile shower makes for a shower you never want to leave.
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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
50 Blue Room Decorating Ideas
Björn Wallander
Perhaps because it's the color of both the sky and the sea: In color therapy, blue tones are said to evoke clarity, pureness, and increased intuition. In the home, the shade is immediately calming and welcoming, whether used in a deep navy for a touch of drama, or a pale robin's egg in a more subtle space.
Whatever shade of blue is for you—and whatever decorating style, from nautical to regal—ahead are more than 50 examples of blue-centered design that's just right.
Photography By William Waldron/ Produced By Robert Rufino
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Royal Walls
A daybed in the guest room of this Hampton's home is draped with a vintage throw, and the sofa is by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; the cocktail tables from Tonic Home have custom-made tops by Plexi-Craft, the side tables are by Jonathan Adler, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Regal in Patriot Blue.
Michael Mundy
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Blue if by Sea
In this Hamptons home decorated by Victoria Hagan, white furniture is part of a nautical theme that is just as striking as it is cozy. A white armchair and large white coffee table are cushioned by deep blues evocative of the nearby sea.
Obert Gili
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Pop of Pastel
Fashion designer Lisa Perry stripped her family's Florida getaway to its purest white essence, then filled it with bright colors and bold artworks.
The incredibly white living room sofa is by de Sede, the cocktail table is by Cini Boeri and the painting, Elaidyl Alcohol, is by Damien Hirst.
Photography by Simon Upton
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Coordinated Tones
In the living room of a Paris apartment, which was designed by Jean-Louis Deniot, a sofa by Collection Pierre is upholstered in a Brochier fabric trimmed with ribbons by Samuel & Sons; lamps by Paul Evans flank a glass wall sculpture by Christophe Gaignon, the cocktail tables are custom designs, and the walls are painted in Paint Library's Eucalyptus.
Simon Upton
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Ceiling, Too
The tub in the master bath of this Paris apartment is by Jacob Delafon, with fittings by Waterworks, the sconces are by Niermann Weeks, and the Veere Grenney chair is covered in an Armani/Casa fabric; the chandelier is by Tony Duquette, and the vanity, mirror, and marble flooring are all custom designs.
Björn Wallander
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Upholstered Accents
In the living room of Patrick Printy and Dan Holland’s Arts and Crafts bungalow in Oakland, California, the custom sofa is covered in a linen by Peter Dunham Textiles, a pair of vintage John Stuart Clingman chairs is upholstered in a Ralph Lauren Home tartan, the bust on the custom cocktail table is by Oly and the rug is from Iran.
The fireplace, repainted a high-gloss black, the bookcases and the oak flooring are all original to the house and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Smoke Embers.
Björn Wallander
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Room to Room Blue
Björn Wallander
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Blue With Tan Accents
In the master bedroom of this Oakland bungalow, the bed by Room & Board is dressed with a Libeco duvet, the antique chest is English, the custom love seat is upholstered in a China Seas fabric and the George Nelson pendant light is from Design Within Reach. The rug is an antique Heriz and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Anchor Gray.
Eric Piasecki
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Right Light Blue
In this Manhattan townhouse, Quadrille fabric curtains with just a touch of blue play off the bold turquoise walls, painted in C2 Paint Luxe in Bewilder. The sofa and club chair, both by Anthony Lawrence-Belair, are covered in Holland & Sherry wools.
Simon Upton
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Moody Grey Blue
In the master suite of an Upper East Side home, the curtains in this monochromatic blue room perfectly match the decor.
The armchairs are a 1950s Gianfranco Frattini design and the painting is by Friedrich Kunath.
Andrew Boyd
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Sapphire Board Room
In an opulent boardroom, deep blue curtains and wallcoverings perk up a cognac table and chair set-up.
Mike Schwartz
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Solid and Pattern
A formal living room with colorful furniture and art by Elizabeth Krueger Design
Andrew Frasz
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Blue Oval Rug
Play with varying shapes like a spherical chandelier or an oval rug.Design by Kellie Franklin
Thomas Loof
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Blue Trimmed Celing
In this East Hampton house designed by Celerie Kemble, the living room walls are painted in a high gloss by Fine Paints of Europe to match Pantone's Legion Blue. The sofas are by Celerie Kemble for Henredon, upholstered in a Brunschwig & Fils printed linen. The ceiling is inset with a felt paper by Star, the midcentury chandelier is by Stilnovothe and the vintage chairs in front of the faux-mable mantle are from Chariloom.
Mark D. Sikes
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New Nautical
A blue striped rug is an ideal base for overstuffed club chairs upholstered in a blue pattern of the same tone.
Ricardo Labougle
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Cerulean Opulence
The custom sofas in the library of this Seville home are upholstered in a Nobilis velvet and a Madeleine Castaing fabric from Kravet. The 19th-century chairs and bronze side table are Italian, the Empire chandelier is French, and the mantel is Louis XVI. The custom wallpaper is by Zuber, and the floor tiles are a combination of Carrara, Nero Marquina, and Bardiglio gray marbles.
Ricard Labougle
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Navy Couches
Milan-based designers Miguel Queda and Simone Ciarmoli at the vacation home they built on the Greek island of Folégandros. In the living room, Meridiani sofas are covered in a fabric by Dominique Kieffer, the Charlotte Perriand cock-tail table was found at a Paris flea market, and the flooring is Karystos stone; the artwork over the sofa is by Marco Basta, and the two small oil paintings were found at flea markets in Milan and Athens.
Simon Upton
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Ombre Rug
In the living room of Jean-Louis Deniot's Miami penthouse, the sofa from Deniot’s collection for Baker is in a Martyn Thompson Studio fabric, the 1930s Jindrich Halabala chairs are in a JAB Anstoetzfabric, the vintage cocktail table is by Paul Frankl, and the gold side table is by Hervé Van der Straeten; the 1920s bronze-and-alabaster chandelier once hung in the Villa Kerylos in France, the indoor-outdoor rug is by Galerie Diurne, the artwork is by Franz Kline, and the shelf holds a Roger Desserprit sculpture (center) and a French 1940s lamp.
Simon Upton
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Floor to Ceiling
In a French-inspired Chicago penthouse guest bedroom, the headboard covered in a vintage French fabric, and a pillow and coverlet in a Lee Jofa silk.
James Merrell
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Teal Tones
Blue gives this dining room in a Bridgehampton farmhouse a calming atmosphere. The Julian Chichester chairs are covered in Lulu DK and Rose Tarlow Melrose House fabrics.
The trim is painted in Aegean Teal by Benjamin Moore. The blue is broken up by the white and black curtains.
William Waldron
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Statement Blue Tiles
In a Bordeaux, France bathroom designed by Michael Coorengel and Jean-Pierre Calvagrac, vibrant blue tiles complement a 19th-century washbasin.
William Waldron
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An Ode to Indigo
From the sofa to the walls, this library designed by Thom Filicia is an ode to indigo.
Björn Wallander
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Cool-Toned Blue
Architect Cynthia Wang and designer Jamie Bush helped conjure this country cabin in Lake Tahoe with a touch of cool for a Silicon Valley family. In the modern master bedroom, the wall's blue-grey hue complements the cool-toned furniture: an armchair and stool by Minotti, upholstered in a Holly Hunt leather, a side table by Jonathan Adler and a bench and dresser by Lawson-Fenning. The drawing is by Ching Ho Cheng and the carpet is by Decorative Carpets.
Simon Upton
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Patterned Blue Walls
The whimsical walls in this Southampton cottage, belonging to fashion designer Lorry Newhouse, are saturated with blue patterns.
The wallpaper in the bedroom and the fabric for the chair, bed skirts, and curtains are by Rose Cumming. The coverlet and shams are by Matouk. The prints and mirror are Victorian.
William Waldron; Produced by Robert Rufino
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Vibrant Blue Living Room
A wallcovering by Elitis adds a pop of color in a Hamptons beach house. The living room sofa is by Calypso Home and the slipper chairs are upholstered in a fabric by Prismatek; the Orkney Island-style chair is from Room Service Home.
Mikkel Vang
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All Over Blue
In a New York City apartment designed by Alex Papachristidis, the husband's office is personalized with a muted blue Cowtan & Tout sisal-blend paper. The steel desk by John Vesey was found at an auction and the lamp is from John Rosselli Antiques.
Richard Powers
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Robin's Egg Blue
Robin's-egg blue walls in the Marrakech living room of Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes's home. The handmade cement tiles used for the flooring is from the couple's design firm, Popham Design.
William Waldron
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Soft Blue Room
Designer furniture and art dealer Ralph Pucci recruited Vicente Wolf to design his Long Island, New York, beach house. In the home's blue guest room, a Charles P. Rogers bed is dressed in bedding by Restoration Hardware. The Bertoia chair is paired with a vintage Indonesian desk, and the photograph is by Christopher Makos.
Simon Upton
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Bold Blue
A San Francisco home office designed by Thomas Britt features walls and chairs that are upholstered in a bold blue cotton by Etro. The painting is by Kim Douglas Wiggins; the table is vintage, and the rug is by AM Collections.
Francesco lagnese
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Blue Meets Red
In the living room of Amy Fine Collins's family getaway, a powder blue wall complements painted Louis XVI chairs that surround a 1940s table from Sutter Antiques.
Interior Combination Blue: 215+ (Photos) Contrasting Design
Sky and Sea Blue
The combination of blue in the interior with other shades or objects is the epitome of calm and serenity.
In its pure form, blue is not often found in modern and outdated interiors; it is not one of the sought-after shades. Many people consider it dark and gloomy, so they prefer neutral or warm tones. After all, a lot depends on the color chosen for the interior - the emotional state, peace of mind, the mood of a person. nine0003
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- Features of blue
- Perfect combinations
- Everything in blue
- Accessories and furniture
Features of blue
Blue is considered a shade of relaxation, saturates the interior with freshness, lightness and gives it depth. Being in such a room, a person gets rid of anxieties and negative thoughts pressing on him. The interior envelops with its coolness and tranquility. nine0024
Not often found in modern and outdated interiors
This color is considered a shade of relaxation
No less suitable places for decorating with color are the bedroom or living room.
It will fit in the office, and in the dining room, and in any other room. He is able to endow the space with depth, make it visually larger and more spacious, despite the fact that the shade belongs to the group of dark colors. But this effect can be achieved under the condition of dosed use of color in the interior and its skillful placement. nine0024
Can be used in any room
Excess in the interior will have a negative impact on the human psyche, cause despondency and apathy.
Perfect combinations
The palette of blue is quite wide, varied and saturated. If this shade is chosen as the main tone for the walls, then soft and pastel colors should be preferred, for example, sky blue, pale cornflower blue, dusty blue, Provencal blue, mixtures with purple, lavender, violet and the like. nine0003
The palette of blue is quite wide, varied and rich.
Brighter shades can be chosen as details and accents. For example :
- Prussian blue;
- dust blue;
- brilliant blue;
- electrician;
- Caribbean;
- royal and underwater blue.
Would look perfect on:
- paintings;
- armchairs;
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- armrests;
- capes.
For different details, you can choose brighter shades
It goes well with:
- white - this double combination is typical for the Mediterranean style;
- beige - it may include milky, sandy, ivory, yellow, such combinations are found in the Provence style;
- brown - with it the interior becomes stately and looks natural, this combination is typical for the classic style. To neutralize the cold shade, warm tones of coffee with milk, cinnamon are used. nine0012
Keep the tone balance
When combining colors in the interior, it is important to keep the tone balance.
The interior should not be too cold, so it is combined with warm light. It can be created not necessarily by warm colors, but also by techniques with lighting. For this, floor lamps, lamps along the perimeter of the walls, and large central chandeliers are used in the interior.
Popular gray-blue tandem
Due to the similarity of the color range, the interior in such shades is perceived very easily, it is comfortable to be in it, the atmosphere is pleasantly relaxing, but at the same time it is solemn and even refined. Therefore, it is best to use such a tandem in the dining room, living room or office. nine0003
The interior in such shades is perceived very easily.
If you choose light colors for the room, then the atmosphere will help you to rest, relax, gain strength. This combination is also ideal for the bedroom.
Intense dark blue and light gray create a distinct contrast that is not flashy. That is why the combination will always look harmonious and pleasant.
By itself, gray is neutral, so it can be chosen as a background, complemented by rich or bright blue accents in the form of sofas, armchairs, pillows, carpets, floor lamps and other interior accessories. The main thing is not to overdo it with such details so that they do not merge into one inharmonious spot. nine0003
Intense dark blue and light gray create a certain contrast
Blue-brown combinations
The brown shade in the interior is associated with tones of natural wood. The color of the natural material blends perfectly with most shades. Will look harmonious:
- dark oak;
- walnut;
- cherry;
- chestnut;
- mahogany.
All of them will bring to the interior the nobility, restraint and luxury inherent in the classical style. nine0003
Warm brown will reduce the intensity, soften its coldness a little. But it is best to use combinations of such shades in spacious rooms. In such a room, you can make a choice in favor of absolutely any shades, even the most saturated ones.
The color of the natural material blends perfectly with most shades of blue
Two dark tones can simply turn a small room into too gloomy. Muted shades and pastel colors will help to avoid the gloominess of the situation in a small room. nine0003
This shade combination is natural. So the sea and mountains, earth and flowers, sky and trees can be combined. Therefore, any interior will create this feeling of unity with nature.
Brown shade in the interior is associated with natural wood tones
Most often, gentle shades of blue are chosen as the main tone of the room, for example, for decorating walls, and brown shades complement it. You can also use the reverse technique by choosing brown as the main color. nine0003
In both cases, a positive effect will be created with bright accents, charging with positive energy.
Combination of blue and green
These two similar and related colors are located side by side on the palette.
They are not in vain called analogues, because they both bring peace and tranquility, but in combination they are not contrasting. Nevertheless, I want to note that not so long ago this tandem began to gain popularity.
These colors are not without reason located on the palette next to
A few years ago, such combinations scared both designers and interior owners a little. Moreover, such combinations were not even used in clothes. Now people are full of determination and courage, they are ready to go for any experiments in combination of colors, shades, textures, objects and other details.
Such colors bring peace and tranquility.
More restrained and neutral colors of green and blue will have a positive effect on the emotional state of a person. Therefore, they can be used in the living room, dining room or other rooms that evoke associations with nature. nine0003
A decorated kitchen will suppress not only a person's appetite, but also the desire to eat sweets.
Just green nuances can bring harmony to this room. Tandem with green in the bedroom will help you relax faster, calm down and fall asleep instantly.
The combination of these shades in the interior makes the room lively, harmonious and gives it depth
Combination of blue tones with yellow or orange
I have already mentioned that the cold of the finish should be softened with warm shades. Therefore, yellow and orange will be very useful here. They will perfectly dilute the cold interior. nine0003
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The blue palette is also divided into warm and cold colors. Those that will be in the warm category should be combined with warm shades of yellow or orange. Conversely, cold colors work best with neutral yellows and oranges.
Yellow will perfectly dilute the cold interior
We must clearly understand that blue and yellow are not always a flashy combination of two saturated shades.
It can be a discreet interior with a combination of sand and sea waves. nine0003
The combination of the night sky and orange is a combination of two opposite colors - warm and cold, which in tandem give a huge boost of energy.
Such combinations are suitable for use in modern style, saturating with bright details that emphasize modernity. These bright combinations are suitable for a nursery, especially for boys, and of all ages - from a toddler to a teenager.
Blue is best combined with warm shades of yellow or orange
Blue-blue tandem in the interior
The combination of similar colors, such as blue and blue, expands the space. In this case, you need to choose fundamentally different colors of walls and furniture. For example, you can make the walls dark blue, and the furniture bright blue or even turquoise.
Most often, a combination of just two colors is not enough, so they are diluted with at least white or black. You can add brown, beige, milky to them, which are ideally combined individually with each of them.
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The combination of these colors expands the space
The design looks much brighter, complemented by bright accents:
- just put a few bright pillows in yellow, orange, red or pink in the living room;
- in the bedroom you can put several floor lamps, vases or bouquets of similar bright colors;
- in the kitchen it can be a variety of kettles, multicookers, toasters, dishes, cutting boards and many other accessories for bright accents. nine0012
These colors are diluted with at least white or black
Tip
You can play with contrast to add expressiveness. But here, too, one cannot do without the support of white.
All in blue
Let's take a closer look at the design options. Is it really a good option?
Kitchen
Choosing the color of the night sky for the kitchen is not the most standard decision.
People try not to experiment with bright colors in this room, preferring more practical shades. The disadvantage for the kitchen is the suppression of appetite.
Kitchen interior in blue tones
In addition, the cold shade will be appropriate in the summer season in the kitchen. But on winter evenings in such a kitchen there will be a lack of comfort. But there are a few tricks that help to successfully fit in the kitchen:
- Can be used as an accent shade to enliven and remove excess coldness. To do this, you can buy blue tablecloths, a table, chairs, decorative items.
- Best used as a finish on one wall only. Moreover, you need to choose one that does not serve as a background for food, making it less appetizing. In addition, the whole scene can visually expand the boundaries of space and make the room more spacious.
Choosing the color of the night sky for the kitchen is not the most standard solution
- The kitchen set can be purchased for the kitchen, where blue companion colors are included in the decoration.
Be careful when choosing furniture with glossy fronts, because they increase the feeling of cold. For a classic style, dark deep shades are suitable, and for modern ones, any other, even bright ones. - The blue apron looks very original, but does not add to the attractiveness of the food. This shortcoming can be eliminated by details of warm colors located nearby, for example, yellow, orange, red, brown accessories. nine0012
Be careful when choosing furniture with glossy fronts
- In a spacious kitchen, you can afford to use more blue, but in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio with white, beige or other light shades. The completed interior acquires ethnic or Scandinavian motifs with such a combination.
- You can dilute the cold of blue with natural wood, which will make the kitchen more noble. You can enter a tree in any of the many options: parquet flooring, kitchen furniture, countertops, wooden tables, chairs, windows, picture or photo frames. nine0012
Blue - noble color
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Combines well with warm metals such as bronze, brass or copper in details.
This combination technique can be used in loft, classic, art deco and other ethnic interiors.
In the living room
Can successfully fit into different, even the most unexpected, styles, as well as become the basis of design. But for some reason it is rarely used in residential premises. With a skillful combination of finishes, details and accessories in the living room, blue can help create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere of friendliness. nine0003
Can successfully fit into different, even the most unexpected, styles of interiors
Absolutely any style can be chosen to decorate the living room :
Marine style in white and blue tones - implies the additional use of red and black tones for revitalization. If the main colors are the same, but the style is not marine, then they can be combined with green, yellow, orange accessories.
Marine style in the living room
- Italian style is the same color combinations, but complemented by pink and lemon shades.
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Denim style
- Country style is the use of shades of yellow and cornflower blue in objects and accessories against blue walls.
- Pop art involves the use of bright and flashy shades of blue and blue.
- Hi-tech - a style with natural colors, so metallic is closer to it. So it is worth choosing a mixture of blue and gray. nine0012
- Arabic, Oriental and Moroccan interiors are a concentration of a huge amount of small details of blue.
- Classic - in this style it is worth highlighting one thing in dark blue: walls, floors, ceilings, upholstered furniture. Be sure to choose accessories that match their tone: curtains, capes, vases, figurines, flowers.
Hi-tech style with natural colors
In the bedroom
Who said that blue in the walls of the bedroom is gloomy? A deep shade on the walls and even the ceiling looks restrained, aristocratic and stylish.
nine0023 But still, designers advise choosing calmer tones so that the bedroom can get rid of disturbing thoughts and have a good rest.
A deep blue tint on the walls and even the ceiling looks restrained
Decorate the bedroom with this color with caution and moderation. It is best to allocate some part of the room for decoration. You can paint the walls or part of them, the ceiling is one thing.
The other part of the room should either create a soft contrast or saturate with warmth. The floors for the bedroom are better to choose brown. It can be dark or light parquet, laminate, linoleum. nine0003
Decorate the bedroom with this color with care and moderation.
As wallpaper, you can choose types with ornamental patterns, vertical stripes that raise the ceiling or horizontal ones that expand the space.
Additionally, white, ivory, beige, milky, all shades of brown are used in the bedroom. Blue in the bedroom can be combined with other colors in the following styles:
- minimalism - enough saturated walls and snow-white bed linen, mirrors and wooden furniture to create a feeling of diving into the seabed; nine0012
- Scandinavian style - you need to take two basic ones (white and blue), dilute each other almost equally, add airiness and some bright accents;
Combine blue color in the bedroom with other colors
- provence - pale blue shades with the addition of beige, sand, milky, ivory and many cute accessories, unusual white furniture will perfectly convey this style;
- classics - heavy curtains, massive furniture, decoration - and all this from natural materials in combination with blue will convey the luxury and restraint of the classics.
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According to the designers, blue should not be chosen for decorating the walls of spacious rooms. This technique is suitable for visual dissolution of walls in small rooms.
Do not choose blue for decorating the walls of spacious rooms
In the nursery
Often used to decorate a children's room, as it helps the child to concentrate on homework, during classes, games and other activities. Children's room is a place where you can embody all the bold combinations. nine0023 Nursery decor ideas:
- The most standard of these is the combination of white and blue to create a nautical theme.
- If the room faces the sunny side, you can try to embody in it a combination of blue, purple, blue to create cosmic walls or ceiling.
Often used to decorate a child's room
- Dreamy girls can appreciate the blue of the starry sky or neutral clouds.
nine0012 - Teenage girls will love images of city lights at night or sunsets in blue, which can be customized as wall murals.
- Your favorite cartoon, fairy tale, movie or book can become an idea for decorating a child's room. Here you can safely combine not only with warm shades such as sand, beige and brown, but also with bright accents of red, orange, yellow, green.
Perfect for boys' room
The choice of base color depends on the character of the child. Too active and restless children, this color is perfect. But closed and even apathetic children will feel uncomfortable in a blue setting. nine0003
The choice of base color depends on the nature of the child
Bathroom
Suitable for the bathroom can be a wonderful relaxing oasis for energetic and emotional people. In this place they can truly relax and save their energy.
In this room, you can use many techniques of combining colors, using different shades of the main one.
Bathroom decorating ideas:
- Walls should not be overly dark and deep, especially in large rooms; nine0012
This color can be a wonderful relaxing oasis for energetic and emotional people.
Minimalist bathroom
- bathroom styles such as minimalism with smooth surfaces and simple line shapes, art deco or bohemian luxury with dark shades and shiny details, the Mediterranean style involves a lot of white and natural wood, as well as picturesque accents, an updated classic, where the main dark is diluted with a lighter shade.
Accessories and furniture
Sometimes blue can make a bright accent in any room. What exactly to highlight and how - to your taste.
Curtains
In the interior, such curtains are used when additional accents are needed. Accessories of light shades visually enlarge the room, make it more spacious. The item for decorating windows in dark colors will add freshness, coolness and luxury to the interior.
Used when additional accents are needed
To choose the right curtains that match the style of the interior and the mood of the room, you need to use the following recommendations:
- A rich shade should be chosen for spacious rooms with large windows. The window opening will be favorably highlighted without compromising its significance. You need to use this technique in the dining room or living room.
- In small rooms, especially bedrooms and kitchens, do not use curtains in rich and dark colors. It is better to choose muted shades and even close to blue options. Such light and airy curtains will not focus on the window, darken the room, but will be able to slightly increase its boundaries. nine0012
A rich shade should be chosen for spacious rooms
- If light blue tones are chosen for decorating the room, then the dark tulle on the window will serve as an advantageous contrast. Such curtains will look very original and non-standard with a combination of light translucent material and a deep blue tint.
- Curtains should not be matched to wallpaper. It is desirable that between them there is a difference of at least a few tones. Such a soft contrast will unobtrusively highlight the window. nine0012
These curtains will look very original
Strict and discreet design can be diluted with curtains with various patterns that match the style.
You can also select similar patterns on the curtains with other ornaments in the interior, as if creating a complete picture of the room.
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Choice of wallpaper
The mood of the room will depend on the right wall decoration. Will it energize or pump? Can expand the space or make it gloomy?
Gives a special mood to the room
For each room, the choice of wallpaper must be approached individually. However, there are general rules that it will be useful to use :
For the bedroom, it is better to choose light shades of blue in order to achieve maximum relaxation.
You can combine them with beige, white, silver shades. Depending on the style, both plain and wallpaper with ornaments are suitable.
Light colors are best for the bedroom
To emphasize the solemnity of the living room, dark blue shades are often used. They are combined with other bright and warm tones such as orange, yellow. It is the contrasts that add to the feeling of luxury. You can choose wallpapers with ready-made color combinations, for example, with white. It can be floral ornaments, geometric shapes, vertical or horizontal stripes. Indigo living room wallpapers are gaining popularity. nine0038
For the grandeur of the living room, dark blue shades are often used.
Blue wallpaper in the kitchen must be smoothed out with warm shades of furniture and textiles. It is better to choose light shades of blue, as well as wallpapers that use combinations with gold, silver, gray or lavender. For a child's room, you can choose a photo wallpaper with a suitable image in blue tones.
They will not overload the atmosphere, make the interior inflating.
Sofa function
Such a significant piece of furniture as a sofa in blue is a very bold decision, if it does not concern the children's room. Usually in rooms for children, you can see any unexpected color combinations, but this does not surprise anyone. But in the living room, the flashy color of a piece of furniture can not often be found.
Sofa in blue is a very bold solution
The blue sofa fits perfectly in styles such as classic and modern varieties. It can be hi-tech, art deco, and also Provence. As an upholstery, you can choose a smooth material, velvety looks luxurious in combination with lacquered armrests. nine0003
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So that the sofa in the room does not merge into a solid blue spot, but stands out in the interior, you should choose the right shade, shape, size and harmoniously fit into the environment.
The following tricks will help to do this effectively:
The blue sofa fits perfectly into styles such as classic and modern varieties
- two or three other details should be matched to match the sofa, no more.
It can be armchairs, cabinet, coffee table; nine0012 - ideally combined with a blue sofa in the interior large mirrors;
- It is easy to remove the excessive coldness of the shade of such a sofa with a large number of bright pillows, for example, white, orange, yellow, green and brown;
- the sofa should not merge in tone with the walls or furniture, as it is the color accent. It is advisable to choose neutral colors for other objects and walls;
- it is not advisable to use a combination of more than 3 primary colors in the interior, and 2 of them should be neutral so that a piece of furniture does not get lost against their background. nine0012
The sofa should be matched with two or three other details, no more than
Do not place the sofa near a window so that the color does not fade in a short period. It is ideal to place the sofa near a free wall.
Ceiling
Such an interior ceiling must be chosen with great care so as not to overload the space and make it too dark.
The following materials are used as ceiling finishes:
- Stretch fabric is the most popular and convenient solution that offers a lot of different options. The glossy surface will be perfectly associated with the sky blue. It can be combined with various hanging structures, embed small lights and bulbs, create lighting effects and select a pattern, for example, of space. nine0012
Stretch ceiling version
- Paint - best used diluted with water or solvents. So you can get the desired unique tone. But before painting, it is necessary to carry out a set of works to achieve a perfectly flat surface.
- Ceiling wallpaper blue. At best, light shades are chosen to create a contrast with the rich blue of the walls or floor.
Blue interior ceiling to be chosen with care
Basic rules for ceiling decoration:
- if a dark finish is chosen for the ceiling, then the floor must be light;
- it is desirable to use the same technique in relation to the choice of wall color in order to create a certain contrast and give lightness;
- there should be no other predominance of blue in the room, since the ceiling is a rather significant part of the room;
- compensates for the depth of the dark blue ceiling white or beige, which is desirable for wall decoration; nine0012
- light shades of the ceiling will make the room romantic, light and airy.
If the ceiling covering is dark, then the floor must be light
The role of the carpet
The use of a blue carpet in is a very thoughtful decision, since an accessory in this color is a practical thing. It can be placed in the hallway, living room, kitchen in combination with:
- grey;
- white;
- brown.
This rug is a thoughtful solution
You can select rich or dark solid colors. It will look harmoniously in the room where the desired color is used in the decoration. The carpet performs the following functions in the interior:
- complements or decorates with a stylish appearance;
- gives a pleasant touch;
- has sound and heat insulating properties;
- visually divides the space into working or functional areas;
- will match perfectly with your chosen flooring and style. nine0012
You can choose rich or dark solid colors
Blue carpets look harmonious in combination with the main white, yellow, brown and beige color, provided that accessories of a similar shade are available.
Oriental patterns look great in the chosen color. The product will be in harmony with wooden furniture, it is suitable for modern and classic styles.
When choosing a product, you need to pay attention to the following features:
Blue carpets look harmoniously in combination with the main white, yellow, brown and beige color
For those rooms where there is a high mechanical load, products with a long pile will not work, but they will fit perfectly into the bedroom. For living rooms, a coating with a medium pile is suitable, for a kitchen or hallway - with a short one. Carpets of an oval or round shape should be placed in the center of the room.
Doors
Interior details of this color are quite rare. People are used to installing white, brown, beige doors but not blue ones. And in vain, because the embodiment of some styles simply requires a logical conclusion in the form of doors of the appropriate shade. nine0023 Therefore, it would be appropriate to use such non-standard doors in the following styles:
- Provence romance - it is advisable to use pastel colors in combination with glass inserts, all kinds of portals and even floral patterns.
Interior details of this color are quite rare.
- Mediterranean style offers a base color combination with white, yellow, brown elements. It is better to install such doors in furnished cottages or country houses to create a feeling of relaxation on the sea coast. nine0012
- "Palace" classics with baroque and empire elements - a suitable place for doors of this color. You can use designs of dark saturated colors, for example, sapphire, cobalt, in combination with rich decorative elements - gold, silver, patina, stained glass windows.
Classic style
- Loft or high-tech style - in this case, the door will serve as a bright accent, complementing the minimalist composition. For these purposes, you can safely experiment with glossy surfaces. nine0012
Floors
Wooden floors or imitations of similar colors have become classics for most people. Few people dare to bold experiments with the most non-standard colors. But when creating an appropriate design, you can choose blue floors.
Living room with a similar floor
The ideal materials for conveying this color on the floor would be:
- painted boards - the advantage of such a coating is that you can choose absolutely any shade by mixing paints; nine0012
- carpet - a soft, comfortable solution that is most often used in children's rooms and bedrooms;
- tiles - a convenient option for the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, hallway;
- self-leveling floors with a glossy sheen will look good in the kitchen.
Lavatory option
The color of the floor should either contrast with the ceiling if darker tones are chosen for the upper part of the room, or create an independent accent. Some designers use an interesting trick to transition colors from walls to floors. There is a feeling of a certain gradient, and when played with the appropriate details, the space of spacious rooms looks very advantageous. nine0003
Bed
For a bedroom in blue, you can choose a very appropriate piece of furniture, such as a bed in the appropriate shade.
The main thing is that its shade is chosen correctly, not to be oppressive or gloomy. A person should wake up in such a bed fresh, rested and positive.
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To do this, create contrast with the walls. A rich bed will look advantageous against the background of pastel colors of wallpaper - white, beige, milky, ivory, brown, gray. nine0038
Make sure the color is correct so that it is not oppressive or gloomy
You can use the technique of complementing the color of the walls, that is, choosing a shade of the bed that differs by several tones from the color of the walls. The color of the floor should not match the shade of the bed; at least a minimal contrast should also be created between them.
Ceiling, small details such as chairs, ottomans, bedside tables, lamps can be matched to match the bed. The main thing is not to overdo it with details and not overload the room with blue. nine0038
A saturated bed will look good against the background of pastel colors of wallpaper
For the Provence style, you can choose a simple wooden bed, completely painted in the desired shade.
A bed with a chic blue velvet headboard fits into the classic style.
In the style of Provence
For modern, minimalist, high-tech styles, a bed of simple shapes with an even, strict back of the desired color and a bedspread matched to the tone is suitable.
The color of the sky and the sea
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With the right play on the blue color, skillfully combining it with the appropriate shades, the interior of any room can come to life. The blue color can be different, but with it the room will definitely not look ordinary or boring. It is enough to choose a modest classic in neutral shades. By decorating the interior with an inspiring color, cardinal changes in life begin.
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PROS
- Visual expansion of the space
- Creating a harmonious and favorable relaxation for relaxation
- Compatible with many interior styles.
CONS
- Too dark tones make the room gloomy, reduce it
- An excess of blue worsens the emotional state of a person
- Wrongly chosen blue can make furniture heavier
Add your review palette. Its range is great: from aquamarine to sapphire, and each brings its own mood to the interior.
First of all, blue is associated with space, the sky and the sea - places unknown and boundless for man. nine0003
Light colors give a feeling of freshness, and dark blue is credited with mystical properties.
Shades
Light shades are light and fresh, while deeper ones are elegant and conservative.
Sapphire and other dark tones are associated with depression, so it should be avoided in large quantities.
Bright colors are used for decoration elements. Neat turquoise and aquamarine inserts will make guests feel open and optimistic, but their overabundance will lead to increased nervousness. nine0003
Influence on the size of the room
Blue visually expands the space, so they are recommended for decorating small rooms.
In spacious halls, the excess of blue will make the room uncomfortable, which will negatively affect mood and performance.
Deeper, closer to sapphire, tones are best not used as a base, but combined with other colors, since dark shades in large quantities "narrow" the room.
If it is necessary to make the room visually higher, then heavenly tones are used when finishing the ceiling. In addition to causing a feeling of lightness, they will be associated with a high sky. nine0003
The floor should be painted in dark shades, or a combination of light tones and other colors.
Combination of blue with other colors
Soft tones such as sky blue and aquamarine are combined with pastel colors of pink, red, green and beige.
Sea wave is recommended to be used together with brown. It goes well with light woods.
For inky and close tones, a combination with white, light gray, beige and brown is suitable. nine0003
Do not combine blue with red, orange, bright green and other colors that create a sharp contrast.
Textures
Textured dark shades add elegance to interiors.
If there are curtains in the room, blue velvet is the ideal material for them. For tulle, it is better to choose light shades.
Blue color goes well with glass.
This must be taken into account when choosing lamps and edging mirrors. nine0003
Lighting choice
In all blue-dominated rooms, soft, even light is the best choice.
In warm lighting, the interior in blue colors looks more natural than in cold lighting. Although in some design solutions, cold light is also acceptable.
Selecting a room
Making blue the main color is better in rooms with windows facing south or east. On the north and west side, cold shades in natural light create a gloomy atmosphere. nine0003
Blue in styles
Blue is compatible with almost all styles: its pastel colors are used in the classics, more saturated colors in the baroque. Bright shades are often found in pop art, and in the loft it is one of the main ones.
Room interiors
Living room
For a spacious living room, it is better to use pastel colors and focus on individual decor elements with a rich color.
Blue edging of mirrors, wooden staircase with aquamarine and cornflower blue inserts, velvet curtains look good in the hall.
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If the walls are light, then the furniture must be selected in sapphire color.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are decorated in dark or pale blue colors. Contrasts should be avoided.
The best combinations for the bedroom - with white or gray. Together they create a peaceful atmosphere.
The floor is selected parquet, it should be decorated with a fleecy carpet in ink or blue.
Children's room
Children's room can be decorated with a sea or space theme. nine0003
Pillows, ottomans and rugs with thematic design are used as decor.
Kitchen
Decorated in light colors, often with a combination of white. Bright and dark colors should be avoided.
The contrast of the ultramarine kitchen set and the white wall looks good.
Bathroom
Can be used in any colour, contrast or solid blue.
Walls are often decorated with darker tiles, and finishing elements are accentuated with bright colors. The edging of the mirrors is light, the shells are in pastel colors, the carpets are in the color of the sea wave.
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The sauna is designed according to the same principles as the bathroom.
Dmitry Kondakov, architect-designer at TriTsveta interior design studio
Hello. Want to know how designers choose colors? Why do you like one color and not another?
My name is Dmitry Kondakov, I am an architect-designer. I have been using shades of blue in my interiors for more than 10 years and I am ready to share my techniques and best practices with you.
First you need to understand if the blue color suits you. To do this, in the process of questioning, I try to determine the psychotype of the customer's personality. I need to understand what kind of character he has, how he spends his day and how a blue interior can affect him. If a person comes home to relax after a working day, if he wants to surround himself with an atmosphere of calm, stability, trust and reliability, then the shades of blue suit him. nine0003
In the second stage we dive deeper, we show the blue created by nature itself - blue sky, lake and sea depth, blue berries and flowers.
We ask what associations these images evoke.
For example, one customer really liked the deep ultramarine, as he had memories of participating in a real regatta as a child. And the same color caused excitement in another client, as she cannot swim and is afraid of the depth. Guess who we hung the picture of the sailboats to? nine0003
This is how we select the blue color that will evoke only positive emotions. This is very important, because you will see it every day.
The third step is to determine the amount of blue in the interior. To do this, we use the formula familiar to all designers - 60/30/10. This formula is based on the percentage of colors in the interior and is needed for their harmonious combination with each other. The background color occupies about 60% of all areas and elements in the interior. For example, it is white, it expands the space, fills the room with air and light. It's like a blank slate for an artist. nine0003
The main color is shades of blue taken from nature - the color of the sky, the sea, the depths of the ocean, flowers and berries.
