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51 Blue Dining Room Ideas You'll Want to Bookmark

Tyler Karu

Blue may seem like an odd choice for a dining room, but since blue is such a versatile color, it should make an easy addition to just about any room in your home—your dining room included. Plus, the color is available in an array of different shades: some soft and refined, some bold and vibrant, and some dark and sophisticated. With so many options, you can make your blue-filled palette exactly as subtle or as statement-making as you’d like it to be.

To make things easy for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best blue dining room examples we’ve ever seen. Ahead, 51 blue dining rooms worth perusing as you craft one of your own. 

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Bespoke Only

The easiest way to craft a blue dining room? Paint your walls blue. Since there are so many shades of blue out there, options abound. But even subtler shades—like pastel blue—should deliver the statement you’re looking for. 

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Becca Interiors

A rug can make a statement in any space—your dining room, included. Break things up with a patterned rug, or keep things simple with a solid one. Just focus on finding something that’ll feel good under your feet every time you eat.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

Your dining room table may seem like the focal point of your space, but it’s really your dining room chairs that’ll demand all the attention. Snag a set of blue chairs in a shade that’s as soft or as bold as you want it to be, and watch as they transform your space.

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Katie Martinez Design

Searching for a way to make your all-neutral dining room look and feel bluer? Stock up on blue accent pieces. Think: cozy blue throws, blue cloth napkins, blue taper candles, blue art, and more. These small accessories may not make much of a difference on their own. But when color-coordinated, they're sure to draw the eye.

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Devon Grace Interiors

If your walls are already painted and you don’t feel like changing them, you’re not out of luck. Hang a few striking blue paintings or photographs. The eye-catching addition should make the room look more blue, even if the art is only covering a fraction of your wall space.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

Banquettes, benches, and booths are popular dining room seating options, and you don’t have to build one into your space. Instead, you can snag a bold blue couch to add a ready-made banquette—and a pop of color—to your dining room.

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Becca Interiors

If painting all your walls blue sounds intimidating, consider painting just one of them. The accent wall should stand out enough to make your space look and feel bluer without forcing you to commit to a wall-to-wall color scheme.

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Kendall Wilkinson Design

When shopping for blue dining room chairs, you’ll see a lot of dark navies and light blues. But if you want to guarantee a striking interior, consider springing for a less expected shade of blue—like a vibrant teal or bold cobalt.

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Erin Williamson Design

If you’ve been blessed with a dining room fireplace, consider framing it with blue tiles, paint, or wallpaper. Not only will the choice draw attention to your beautiful fireplace, but it should also act a little like an accent wall—introducing color to your space without overwhelming the room.

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Tyler Karu

Painting your walls is an obvious way to add color to your space, but painting your trim can be just as striking. Make a subtle statement by painting your trim some shade of blue. And if you want to magnify the detail’s impact, stock up on dining room chairs in a matching blue shade.

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Erin Williamson Design

If you’re working with a bold shade of blue, even small doses should be enough to get your point across. So instead of painting your dining room chairs blue, paint just their chairbacks blue. This DIY approach won’t work with all dining room chairs, but if you can pull it off, it’s sure to make a bold addition to your space.

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Becca Interiors

Putting one blue painting on your gallery wall won’t make your space feel very blue, but putting a bunch of blue paintings on your gallery wall will. Each blue piece should draw more attention to the rest. And if you stick to one shade of blue—rather than playing with different tones—the impact should be even more obvious.

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Bespoke Only

Paint can be a great way to make your walls blue, but if you’re looking for something less permanent, consider peel-and-stick wallpaper, instead. Snag a printed option to add color and texture to your space, and line as much—or as little—of the room as you want to.

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White Sands

Chandeliers make a classic addition to any dining room, and if you’re looking to turn heads, why not opt for something blue? Match your dining room chairs to the fixture, or let it stand on its own. Either way, it’s sure to make a statement.

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Arbor & Co.

There are tons of different blues in this world—some with purple undertones, and some with green undertones. And while pairing these strikingly different blues may seem like a recipe for disaster, it’s actually an easy way to make a monochromatic room feel more varied and dynamic.

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Katie Martinez Design

Many of us shy away from dark colors, often because we’re afraid of making a room feel small or cramped. But since dining rooms are meant to be cozy, they can handle all that darkness. So pair a dark wooden table with dark navy walls—it can be a great way to set the tone in your space.

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Mary Patton

Looking for a subtler way to bring blue into your color scheme? Snag a set of woven chairs that feature just a touch of blue. The bolder the pop of color, the more it will stand out in your space.

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Jessica Nelson Design

If your dining room is flanked by cabinets—or filled with dressers, console tables, and armoires—consider leaving your walls as is and paint your furniture, instead. This can be a creative way to establish your dining room’s palette. You can bring your space together by sprinkling in other blue décor.

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Erin Williamson Design

A rug doesn’t have to be unusual to stand out—it just has to be unusual in its current context. When surrounded by neutral furniture, even the simplest washed-out blue rug is bound to make a statement. And since the rug will contrast with the furniture—while the furniture contrasts with the rug—the entire room will end up feeling more dynamic.

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Devon Grace Interiors

Say the word “blue,” and most of us envision sky blue, royal blue, or navy. These colors are incredibly pretty, but they’re also, well, everywhere. So if you want your pop of color to be bold and surprising, consider choosing an underrated shade of blue—like a soft blue-green.

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Kendall Wilkinson Design

Blue dining room chairs aren’t necessarily common, which can make them tough to shop for. But consider turning this limitation into an opportunity: you now have an excuse to frame your table with cozy blue lounge seating (which is fairly common and easy to shop for).

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White Sands

Drapes can be a great way to add a new color to your interior without repainting your walls. Snag a set in a shade of blue you love, and hang them over all your windows.

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Ferrer

Wallpaper doesn’t have to line every inch of your walls. By putting up wallpaper panels, you can enjoy the visual texture of wallpaper and the breathing room of negative space.

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Devon Grace Interiors

If you’re pairing blue with blue, you might think contrast is off the menu. But there are tons of different shades of blue, and there are just as many ways to make your palette dynamic. Consider pairing a darker blue with a lighter one. And remember that you can play with saturation (by pairing a rich color with a washed-out one), too.

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Tyler Karu

Once you’ve painted your walls blue, you may feel tempted to leave your ceiling as is. But consider showing your ceiling the same attention you’ve shown the rest of your space. Paint it a complementary color, like a light tangerine or a shiny copper, for an interior that’s doubly statement-making.

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White Sands

Banquettes may be crafted from hard materials, but they’re often softened with cushions and pillows. And if your goal is to bring more blue into your palette, these softer additions can be a great way to do it.

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Design: JDP Interiors, Photo: Amy Bartlam

If you want your blue accents to create a palette—and not just a pop of color—look for ways to echo them throughout your space. Even a washed-out blue rug can make an impact when paired with matching art. And combined, these accents are sure to feel more like a theme than a passing detail.

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Devon Grace Interiors

In a dining room filled with neutral furniture, fun-colored walls may feel out of place. But if you stick with a lighter shade—like a subtle blue—you can switch up your palette without overwhelming your space.

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Katherine Carter

A shelf-lined wall isn’t just an opportunity for storage. It’s also a great place to display some of your favorite finds. And if you can color-coordinate those finds—displaying only those that are blue—you can create an accent wall without using any paint or wallpaper at all.

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Erin Williamson Design

Blue is an incredibly versatile color, so your blue dining room walls could give way to even more striking additions, like a vibrant yellow painting, a striking purple rug, or a bold pink chandelier.

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Pure Salt Interiors

Your blue additions don’t have to make your space bolder. By stocking up on pastel blue pieces, you can actually soften your space while making it more dynamic.

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Reena Sotropa

Once you’ve committed to a bold wall color, choosing curtains can be tough. But snag a printed set that contains the color lining your walls, and you’ll have a cohesive interior in no time.

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Jenn Pablo Studio

If your dining room table could use a tune-up, consider painting its legs blue. The unexpected pop of color will surprise anyone who sees it—plus, it’ll bring a little more blue into your space.

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Brexton Cole Interiors

If you want to go all in on blue, consider using two shades in your palette: one darker shade and one lighter shade. By using the darker shade on your floor, you can ground your space in coziness. And by using the lighter shade on your walls, you can bring color to the room without sacrificing brightness.

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Devon Grace Interiors

Throw pillows make an easy addition to any room—adding a pop of color that you can swap out at any time. We know what you’re thinking: Throw pillows don’t really belong in the dining room, but if your dining room boasts a cozy banquette, you definitely have room for a few.

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Tyler Karu

There are plenty of ways to pull off a subtle blue dining room. One of them? Hang blue-gray drapes. The soft-colored curtains will set the tone in your space without demanding unnecessary attention.

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Jessica Nelson Design

If you want a blue accent to stand out in your dining room, pair it with another blue accent. On its own, a bright blue candle may not be enough to establish a palette. But pair it with a light blue rug, and a color scheme will take shape before your eyes.

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Tyler Karu

Playing with tone is one great way to make a blue dining room more dynamic. But playing with print can be just as effective. Plus, when your color scheme is so pared-down, you can layer tons of different patterns without overwhelming your space.

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Devon Grace Interiors

Wall-to-wall color can be a striking look. But if you want to break things up, consider sprinkling in some white trim. White window panes and baseboards can add brightness to an otherwise dark blue space, and white ceilings can add even more light into the mix.

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Michelle Boudreau Design

Your bluest pieces don’t have to be solid blue. By snagging a patterned rug—or a few printed chairs—you can bring blue into your palette without adding large blocks of color.

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Maite Granda

Matching your dining room chairs to your table is a natural choice. But what about matching your seating to your walls, instead? Once you’ve painted your walls blue, consider snagging seats that match. This approach works particularly well if your seating is upholstered—and even better if you have a banquette. 

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Pure Salt Interiors

Sometimes, you don’t need multiple pieces to transform your space—one particularly bold piece can get the job done. A massive blue-filled photograph could be enough to make an all-white room look blue.

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Devon Grace Interiors

If you want to pump up the volume on your bluest pieces, consider pairing them with a high-contrast accent. Nothing brings out the blue in a set of navy chairs like a crisp white rug.

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Calimia Home

When in doubt, work in threes: snag three blue accents and sprinkle them around the room. This should be enough to create a pattern, inviting the eye to notice all the blue in your space.

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Devon Grace Interiors

Art can be a great way to break up solid-colored walls. If you’ve committed to a coat of dark blue paint, consider throwing in a light painting or two. Even a light blue painting should be enough to get the job done.

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White Sands

Add intrigue to your space by pairing two shades of blue that almost match. Since the colors look so similar, they should engage the eye. But since they don’t match perfectly, they should leave your space looking decidedly dynamic.

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Reagen Taylor Photography

Drapes can add a pop of color—and glamour—to any room. If you really want to make a statement, consider snagging them in a darker-than-expected shade of blue.

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Mary Patton

In a blue dining room, it may seem strange to make space for other colors. But the truth is, blue can be a major color in your dining room without being the only color in your dining room. So snag a blue statement-maker—like a blue printed rug—and pair it with other shades you love. There’s no reason your walls can’t be pink and your curtains can’t be green just because your rug is blue.

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Katherine Carter

Don’t feel like painting? No worries. By hanging curtains that cover your walls—rather than your windows—you can change your dining room’s palette without grabbing a paintbrush. (And you can add a touch drama, too.)

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White Sands

If your space is filled with neutrals—like beige, gray, and white—then any color you add will change the room’s palette. So keep things simple by establishing a neutral canvas. Then, add a few pops of blue. Even in small doses—and in fairly subtle shades—the color should stand out.

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Tyler Karu

One obvious way to design a blue dining room is to go blue from ceiling to floor. Snag a blue printed rug, a set of blue chairs, and a little blue décor—then, paint your walls and ceilings to match. Since this choice is so dramatic, it pairs well with striking colors. So don’t just go light blue from ceiling to floor—go bold.

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40 Blue Dining Rooms That Stole The Show

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Updated on 09/28/21

Turnbow Photography

Today's dining rooms are much less formal in nature, which is a great thing, because it means that going all out with color is A-OK! While dining spaces of the past frequently featured wood furnishings, traditional accents, and little to no pops of bright hues, the times have changed—majorly.

One of our favorite colors to use in the dining room? Blue. There are so many directions that one can take with this magical color. Pale blue, turquoise, cornflower blue, and navy, just to name a few shades, all evoke such different types of feelings. Whether your style is coastal chic or you can't resist anything glam, there's no reason you can't have fun working a bit of blue into your space.

Here, we're sharing 40 blue dining rooms that we greatly admire. Note that if you're willing to tackle your walls, that's one easy way to add blue to your dining space—but those who would prefer not to paint or wallpaper will still find tons of inspo from the pictures we've rounded up here. The right seating, upholstery, and accent pieces can go a long way, too.

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  Rockin' Robin's Egg Blue

  Erika Conner

  Blogger Erika Conner of Olive and June Home crafted a geometric accent wall in her dining room, which she then painted a lovely robin's egg blue. Her wooden furniture, which she had also used when the space was painted yellow, looks lovely against the soothing hue. The wall pattern also adds a major on-trend element to the space and really draws the eye to that section of the room.

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  A Bright Mix

  Michelle Scheibe

  There's no need to purchase a matching set of chairs—combining a few existing sets can actually make for a stylish setup. Decor and the Dog's Michelle Scheibe shows us that bright yellow chairs can pair wonderfully with a bold blue backdrop. She designed this space to reflect a rustic aesthetic, but the blue walls keep the room ultra current.

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  Purple Picks

  Brian Cole

  Blue and purple are wonderful colors to use together, and here, in this room by Etch Design Group, a muted purple is the answer. Various blue tones take the spotlight while the purple chairs make for an elegant complement.

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  Hazy Blue

  Erin Spain

  A blue-gray color shines in blogger Erin Spain's dining room, which is made even more lovely with the addition of a gallery wall. There's no need to fill an entire open space with pictures—rather, a well curated collection of six or seven pieces is all you need for a showstopping design moment.

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  Charming Combo

  Katherine Medlin

  Home stylist, decorator, and blogger Katherine Medlin really gave her dining room a major makeover, painting it a happy blue hue and adding crown molding, which adds a sophisticated touch. Like we see here, mixing various shades of blues within a space is a total win—a cobalt blue bar cart in the corner provides added function and charm.

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  Blue and Black

  Megan Duesterhaus

  Blue and white is a timeless combo. If you want to go for a moodier look, make like blogger Megan Duesterhaus and add some deep black accents, too. Wooden pieces will also complement the palette wonderfully.

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  A Bit of Orange

  Kevin O'Gara

  Thou Swell's Kevin O'Gara shows us that mixing a variety of colors within a space can look absolutely stunning. While the walls in this dining room are a crisp blue, orange, red, and green accents also look incredible styled throughout the space. A bold, modern light fixture draws the eye upward and is truly a work of art.

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  Party in the Back

  Kelly Finley

  Choose upholstery that isn't only fun to look at from the front but has something to offer in the back, too! Designer Kelly Finley chose fabric with a beautiful wavy blue print that can be appreciated even when the chairs are pushed in.

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  Going Glam

  Cony Maradiaga

  Instagrammer Cony Maradiaga's dining room makes blue and gray look ultra glam. If you're looking for more ways to incorporate a particular color into your dining room, don't forget about florals. Whether real or faux, they'll draw your guests' attention right away.

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  Coastal Classic

  Shelley

  Calypso in the Country's Shelley incorporated coastal touches into her blue and white dining room. A collection of pottery and some coral decor pair wonderfully with the room's traditional looking furnishings.

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  By the Beach

  Rachel Shingleton

  Designer Rachel Shingleton created a coastal glam look in her dining room, which incorporates turquoise, navy, pale blue, and more. It instantly transports us to a luxe beachside retreat.

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  Red-y or Not

  Sonya Barker

  Blogger Sonya Barker shows us that blue and red can make for a fabulous pair! While Barker opted to paint the upper portion of her walls in a calming shade, she went bold when it came to the room's furniture and textiles. And we love the combo, which has some retro flair.

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  Curated Yet Chill

  Nishia / Instagram

  Nishia at Stay Interiors design studio paired blue walls with a white marble table and leather chairs for a contemporary setup that looks curated yet chill. A funky brass light fixture is a fantastic finishing touch.

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  Shelfie Goals

  Kyle J Caldwell

  We always love the idea of painting the backs of built in shelving a pleasing color that isn't just a plain white. Here, blue is a winner! White pottery really stands out against the contrasting backdrop in this space by Bees Knees Interior Design Studio.

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  Versatile Seating

  Eunice / Instagram

  Nailhead chairs look fantastic in a number of styles of spaces and are roomy and soft enough to please any guest. Here in Instagrammer Eunice's space, they have a glam look paired with the sparkling chandelier above.

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  MCM Magic

  Chaney Widmer

  Blogger Chaney Widmer designed a mid-century modern dining room with blue walls and wooden furnishings, some of which lean mid century modern and some that are more traditional looking. A rug featuring a mix of bright shades ties the space together perfectly.

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  No Paint Necessary

  Jen Woodhouse

  If you don't want to paint your walls, there are still many easy ways to add pops of blue to your dining room. Blogger Jen Woodhouse had fun with blue chairs and a colorful rug that liven up her space. Tableware is also a simple way to play with color—choose placemats, napkins, and glassware in the shade of your choice, no major makeover required.

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  Pretty Pottery

  Amy Havins

  In a similar vein, pottery and other accessories can be a great way to add instant color to any dining setup. Blogger Amy Havins styled a ginger jar centerpiece that is ultra charming alongside her blue and white seating.

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  Totally Two-Toned

  Sarai Reed / Instagram

  Home consultant Sarai Reed went for a two-toned look in her modern dining space. Above the table, she grouped together geometric shelving for some extra storage that doubles as art!

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  Happy Hues

  Kylie Fitts Photography

  Designer Danielle Chiprut made her dining room look nice and cheery. The space features so many of our favorite hues throughout—a bright blue, of course, but also gold and pink!

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  Chinoierie Chic

  Natalie Wong

  For a glam look, try mixing blue and black. Instagrammer Natalie Wong shows us how its done by adding luxe velvet fabric atop her glossy black chippendale chairs and then adding other delightful Hollywood Regency touches. The stenciled wall pattern is truly beautiful.

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  Boho Bliss

  Turnbow Photography

  This blue, so deep that it almost looks like black, stands out in this sophisticated space by Urbanology Designs. Bohemian touches, including a blanket ladder, sheepskin through, and pops of rattan add texture and personality to the room.

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  Go Geometric

  Mia Baxter Smail

  Why so serious? There's no reason not to add a little whimsy to your walls! Ultra formal dining rooms are so yesterday, after all. We love the pattern that Etch Design Group chose to implement in this space.

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  Friendly Florals

  Cheryl Luckett / Instagram

  Instagrammer Cheryl Luckett also styled chippendale chairs in her dining space but opted for a neutral finish. A vintage looking blue rug and blue floral wallpaper add lots of visual interest to the space—you don't need to go for bold furnishings to create a vibrant room.

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  Look Up

  Tasha Agruso

  Blogger Tasha Agruso had so much fun incorporating the color blue into her dining space that she even added it to the ceiling! Ceiling accents, whether in the form of paint or wallpaper, are majorly in style and add so much intrigue to a space. Your friends won't be able to stop commenting on them when they visit.

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  Countryside Charm

  Emmie Ho

  Chinoiserie lovers will fall for blogger Emmie Ho's dining room, which features floral curtains, a classic hutch, and of course, lots of gorgeous china. If you have a great collection of plates or glassware, don't forget to use them as decor, too.

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  Crisp Mix

  Colleen Scott Photography

  Designer Carla Aston's dining room has a casual yet crisp vibe. A jute rug and grasscloth wallpaper bring coastal flair to the space, which is ultra welcoming and comforting thanks to the plush seating.

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  Royal Wall Treatement

  Chrissy Marie Serrano

  Blogger Chrissy Marie Serrano also used grasscloth wallpaper in her dining space, opting for a navy blue. Paired with board and batten, it really makes her walls sing!

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  Plants, Please

  @smitteninteriors5 / Instagram

  Dainty floral prints are a great way to spice up a blank wall without making a space look too busy. These, like the rest of the items in this room by Smitten Interiors, lean a bit more modern when placed in sleek black frames.

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  Don't Forget the Floors

  Alison / Instagram

  A rug is a great way to easily liven up a space with color. Instagrammer Alison chose a sweet blue and white print for hers, which adds some welcome pattern to the room.

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  Print Play

  Jen / Instagram

  If you're hesitant to fully commit to blue walls, try an accent wall and see what you think! Or, simply devote one wall of your dining room to a fun wallpaper print, as Instagrammer Jen did here. It's a great way to experiment with pattern and do something a bit off the beaten path.

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  Have Fun With Velvet

  Rebecca / Instagram

  Velvet is a great way to add texture to your space while ensuring it remains nice and cozy. These blue chairs in Instagrammer Rebecca's dining room lean modern, but other velvet picks can veer more traditional, meaning there are options for every style preference.

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  Deck Out the Door

  Sam / Instagram

  When going for a two-toned look, take it to the next level by incorporating your door, too. Instagrammer Sam's dining room looks nice and funky with this clever twist. Just don't forget the painter's tape to ensure your lines are even!

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  Organic Elements

  Becky / Instagram

  In Instagrammer Becky's dining room, a board and batten wall painted blue and two blue chairs provide the color, while wooden furnishings and sheepskin add an organic touch. The best of both worlds! And remember that greenery always makes for excellent decor, so let those plant babies shine.

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  Not Just Neutrals

  Vicky / Instagram

  Yes, you can love black and white and also have some fun with blue. There's no need to stick solely to neutrals, after all. Instagrammer Vicky definitely did in her dining room, mixing a blue accent wall in with black and white artwork, chairs, and a rug.

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  Dazzling Disco

  Natalia / Instagram

  When in doubt, bust out the disco ball! No, seriously, do it—Instagrammer Natalia incorporated two in her dining room, and they shimmer and shine so nicely against the deep blue walls.

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  Something Subtle

  David Burroughs

  Feeling more subdued? Try incorporating some muted blues into your dining space. Here, Purple Cherry Architects and Marika Meyer Interiors show us how it's done.

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  Springtime Joy

  Kip Dawkins

  This dining room by designer Sara Hillery makes us think of springtime, but of course, it's surely a wonderful place to gather all year round thanks to its delightful colors. Again, we see a fun statement ceiling at play—painted a swimming pool blue.

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  Curl Up

  Kyle J Caldwell

  This family-friendly dining room incorporates a cushioned bench at the table, which will encourage everyone to kick back and stay awhile longer. Blue walls, chairs, and accent pillows contribute to this preppy space by Bees Knees Interior Design Studio.

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  So Sculptural

  Cate Black Photography

  Add pizzazz to an empty wall with a sculptural accent as Etch Design Group did here, then have fun with curtains and piping to work some other hues into the mix!

80 photos of design ideas, kitchen sets in blue

A fresh palette of blue is associated with the color of the sky or the sea. This range includes a wide range of shades - from white-blue to cloudy gray-blue, and each of them looks in its own way in interior design. Most often, indigo is chosen for the kitchen, because it is a rather cool color, so in living rooms it is often used for accents. The kitchen design turns out to be unusual, especially when choosing a non-standard azure or ultramarine palette.

The use of shades of blue in the kitchen

Traditional solutions - light blue for a small room, in a spacious room you can safely use intense, bright, neon and dark tones. The decoration of the walls in these colors looks original, because with neutral furniture the depth of the composition is created, although the set itself becomes a background.

Each shade of this color has its own character, the more they look different in matt, glossy surfaces or with metallic and chameleon coatings.

• Cobalt, dark blue tones are self-sufficient, noble and capacious. They look elegant and mysterious in matte finish, rich in chameleon finish, technical in metallic finish.

The photo shows the walls of a classic kitchen in blue and white.

• Light blue palette can be pastel - the color of a summer, translucent sky or juicy - neon, with greenish notes. Such nuances will organically fit into the angular laconic layouts, where the dark color will be inappropriate.
• Azure Turquoise is an exceptional shade, which has the freshness and warmth of greenery, the mystery of the deep sea, the coolness of a mountain spring. But such nuances must be handled carefully so that the surfaces do not seem grey-dirty.
• Sapphire, cornflower blue, denim - each is unique in its own way, so you can create completely different interiors with them. Moreover, they are combined in different ways with stylistically colored parts, with chameleon and metallic coatings, with other shades.

Any tone can be used as background, companion or accent. But they are always combined with light shades that help create the right atmosphere - cool in the south room, balanced in the east or west, cozy in the spacious blue kitchen.

The choice of shade and duets largely depends on the style of the interior: in the Mediterranean directions, pure, self-sufficient nuances of indigo, ultramarine, sapphire are used. In country, gray-blue tones are preferred - gray, niagara. Provence can be painted in white and blue, cloudy, pastel azure. Hi-tech can be almost anything, but there are only shiny surfaces - gloss, chameleon, metallic. In the classics, predominantly intense shades, dark velvet indigo, gray-blue nuances are used.

Combination of a blue palette with other colors

Like all juicy, self-sufficient shades, blue harmonizes with universal neutral tones - white, beige, gray. The light range is combined with thick brown or black, and the more saturated range is combined with pastel yellow. Orange, pink, especially red gamma is difficult to combine with denim tones. They are usually given the role of accents, but their use should be carefully considered.

Blue and white kitchen

This is a classic combination of the cornflower blue scale with other keys. White acts as a contrast that emphasizes the freshness and coolness of the sapphire hue. It is versatile, so it can be used in a large volume. But a perfectly white kitchen with indigo accents will be organic, but too sterile, so the sparkling color of milk can be on equal terms with any ultramarine hue.

The photo shows a white suite against a blue wall finish.

This is a traditional combination for Mediterranean design trends and Russian country. In such interiors there are national features, retro nuances. For example, an Italian blue kitchen will be decorated with tiles, and in a rather rich palette, but their variegation does not seem intrusive due to the translucency of such tiles. In the Russian rustic style, painting, dishes, Gzhel patterns are often used as decoration.

A blue and white kitchen will always be cool, elegant and contrasting enough.

Blue kitchen combined with gray finishes

This duo is usually referred to as modern design options, because ash is associated with steel, blue-gray with glass. But in a matte finish, this combination is also appropriate in a classic design.

In the photo - a gray-blue kitchen with walls in light gray tones.

In any case, the design of a blue kitchen with the addition of gray tones is a rather strict and restrained solution. Metallic coating makes such a duet even more detached and rather cold, but a chameleon - in which there is a yellow or even orange scale - can make the interior, on the contrary, warmer.

Duet of blue and beige

Beige is a neutral and quite warm palette, which includes sand, flesh, powder shades. The versatility of this range allows you to combine it with cool tones - such as blue, cyan, azure. The combination of indigo and beige is a balanced, albeit ambiguous decision. Too warm sand can "spoil" the impression of a cold stylish indigo.

In the photo - an azure set against a beige wall and sand wallpaper with an azure pattern.

Beige range includes light woody shades that are in harmony with any blue range. The combination of natural wood with ultramarine will be organic. Usually, an array is used to finish the floor, although it is also applicable for arranging a dining group, countertops, and an apron of a working area.

Blue and brown

When it comes to the combination of sapphire and wood, you can choose any duets, but it is important that the juicy texture of wood does not “take away” the solo role from indigo. Therefore, for such a design, less textured rocks are chosen, preferably of a light range.

Corner layouts with diagonal symmetry look interesting, when one part of the room is decorated only in the color of wood, and the other in velvet color of the sea wave. The details, accessories, patterns will be the same. But the tree can become a full-fledged companion of indigo in other settings.

Ultramarine and Palette Yellow

One of the common combinations can be different:

• Pastel sunny color serves as a harmonious backdrop for any blue hue. It smooths out the coolness with a bluish tonality, adds positive notes, and increases the degree of illumination of the kitchen.
• Bright yellow can be accented, but in equal proportions with denim it appears only if the main color scheme is white and blue.
• A juicy orange palette looks interesting against a sapphire color if used only in accents. An organic option is natural terracotta clay products. Such details are appropriate in rustic Mediterranean styles, country and Provence. By the way, the floor, the apron tile of the working area can be terracotta.

A blue kitchen with yellow notes will be quite dynamic and unusual - gray and white tones in combination with indigo are more familiar, although they are colder and more reserved.

Blue color in the interior of the kitchen in different styles

The issue of designing a kitchen interior in different directions of design is a vast topic that involves the study of many nuances and details. But there are a few characteristic features that are recognizable in every style. However, they may have their own characteristics depending on the chosen tint palette.

• A classic design most often seen in pure white with gold trim . But the combination of white and blue here is implemented luxuriously: as a rule, these are matte thick ultramarine facades of the headset, luxurious draped curtains, natural stone floors, snow-white ceiling with stucco. For walls, wallpaper is usually chosen - with a large rosette ornament. These can be white walls with a silvery pattern, and in the accent part the pattern can be in tone with the headset. In a spacious room and combining a kitchen with a large dining room and / or living room in it, you can equip a multi-level ceiling with a stretch blue canvas - in the form of one of the functional areas.

The photo shows a classic kitchen wall decoration with a large wallpaper pattern in gray-blue tones.

• Mediterranean style implies the use of national features in white and blue tones . For example, in the Greek design of the wall, the ceiling will be white - simple, plastered. The set here is usually simple - wooden, painted, with classic moldings. The floor will be the same. The ceiling is plain white. Although clay flooring can be used in a rustic version of the laconic Mediterranean design, it is a natural orange palette or terracotta tiles. Italian design will be more artsy - luxurious, detailed, passionate. It is decorated with tiles, bright walls, rich and even colorful textiles. The open and emotional character of the Italians can be seen in juicy details. Usually it is an orange palette, perhaps even red accessories. But there will be few of them, and even in small numbers they will attract attention.
• Provence - French country with a graceful character . For this room choose azure and pastel shades. This may be a set or part of the walls, but the furniture is painted in this range more often. A harmonious addition is usually a wooden or clay floor, a simple dining group - a wooden table and chairs, orange tiles - natural terracotta - in the hearth area, a simple white ceiling.

In the photo - a corner kitchen in light azure tones, beige wallpaper with a small blue flower.

• Hi-tech will also be organic in blue design . But glossy surfaces will be used here - metallic, chameleon. For this style, a gray-blue, gray-gray, gray-sapphire combination is chosen. The interior will be restrained and a little aloof - it should be technological, but not cozy. Here, ultramarine shades paint different surfaces - countertops, apron, table, chairs. Even the floor can be indigo - filling materials allow you to implement various projects. Walls are usually not pasted over with wallpaper - plaster and paint are used here. They serve as a backdrop for high-tech kitchen equipment.

The choice of styles is quite large, and each can have options using a marine scale. For example, the working area in the form of a ship's bow is an original version of the kitchen design, in which there are natural wood colors, a blue-white duet, and steel gray. Even the simplest version of the interior can be stylish and individual if you choose a few characteristic details. With their help, you can make inexpensive corner furniture sets, a monochrome kitchen, a small space more interesting.

Which accessories are suitable for the kitchen in ultramarine tones

Of course, the choice of details depends on what shades the main surfaces are painted in. Most often they choose a blue set or walls, less often - the floor. The latter is appropriate in a modern interior or in one of the variations of Mediterranean design, where cool tiles can lie on the floor - in white and blue tones.

For walls, ultramarine is chosen only if the furniture is different - white, gray, beige, natural wood without painting.

The ceiling is usually white or milky. Only in multi-level structures of combined premises above the dining or living area can a tension insert of the same color as the set be used.

Details can be different:

• in the color of the pattern on the wallpaper or, conversely, in the background shade if the ornament is cobalt;
• in one shade with wall decoration, when the set and dining furniture are made in juicy tonality;
• bright - orange, yellow, neon green or blue, but only in accessories;
• in the same color as the work area apron.

The choice depends on the style of decoration, the area of ​​the kitchen, the location of the windows. Precisely placed accents in one palette organically complement any duet of blue with other shades, no matter what nuances you choose.

Blue color in the interior [89 photos] color combinations and design

The meaning and features of color

Blue is associated primarily with the sky and water surface, it symbolizes calmness, stability and confidence. However, blue has strong qualities such as confidence, organization, stability and responsibility. The color scheme of blue starts from a delicate pale cornflower blue and ends with a dark black and blue tone.

The photo shows a minimalist kitchen-studio in dirty blue. Due to the white background, the room does not seem small.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

In the design of the kitchen, a blue tint can be used as a background or filling, namely the facade of a suite, appliances and other pieces of furniture. To prevent the room from appearing small and dark, you can use a combination with lighter colors, such as blue-white or gray-blue. The combination will look good in a classic and modern style. Another interesting way to decorate would be colored household appliances, such as a blue refrigerator.

Living room

By combining blue with other shades, you can achieve completely different styles.

• The gray-blue combination is best used in a room with south-facing windows or in a room with bright natural light.
• White and blue combination will be a win-win option, the design will be filled with light and lightness.
• The combination of blue and beige is suitable for nautical, modern and classic designs.
• An interesting effect can be achieved by using a bright tone in details, for example, a blue sofa and curtains of the same shade, or one of the walls is decorated with beautiful azure photo wallpapers.

The photo shows a compact backstage living room, designed entirely in a dusty blue color scheme.

Bedroom

Blue color creates a soothing atmosphere in the room and will incline you to sleep. A good interior solution would be partial wall decoration, for example, above the head of the bed. You can also make some accents on a light background, for example, pale blue curtains in combination with pillows or a bedspread. To create a light, light nautical design, a blue and white palette is the best idea.

Children's room

When designing a children's room for a boy, blue is most often used.

• Light blue or sky blue is a good choice, it won't make the room gloomy and will blend in well with other colors.
• The girl's room can also be decorated with elements of blue, they can be combined with white and pink shades.
• A teenager's room can be decorated thematically, for example, in a marine or pirate style, photo wallpapers and decorative elements will help with this.

The photo shows a bright children's room with azure accents.

Bathroom

Blue tiles can decorate only part of the room, such as one of the walls or the floor, as well as in the form of patterns or ornaments in random order. A blue sink and toilet will look interesting against a neutral background, such as a light tile.

Entrance hall

The dark color of the walls is suitable for finishing open and well-lit hallways, for an enclosed space and a small room it is better to opt for a light blue wallpaper color.

Choice of style

Modern

For a modern style such as minimalism or hi-tech, deep dark colors are acceptable. Sapphire or dirty blue will look harmonious in decor or individual pieces of furniture, such as a sofa or armchair.

The photo shows a stylish living room in a gray-blue palette, bright colors are added with the help of decor.

Classic

A classic interior will be chic with any hint of blue. A light blue tint will make the room delicate and elegant, while dark tones, on the contrary, will set the character and emphasize the elegance of lines and shapes.

The photo shows a spacious living room, the walls are painted in a bold blue. The interior is decorated with decorative details with Gzhel elements.

Country

Country style has a special chic of rural life. In the interior of the apartment, this can be blue-painted wooden furniture, a sofa or chairs upholstered in dusty blue fabric, or other details such as curtains, pillows, blankets or carpet.

Provence

For interior design, Provence is a light and dirty shade of blue. They can be used to decorate walls with wallpaper, paint wooden furniture, or use them in upholstered furniture and textile decor.

Nautical

The perfect color choice for creating a nautical theme. Any chosen shade will emphasize the design idea. Often, a white-blue stripe is used in decoration and decor; with its help, you can visually adjust the space.

Loft

For a fashionable loft design, dark shades of blue will work well in details, such as dark blue curtains or a sofa. An interesting interior solution will be a composition of metal pipes, painted blue.

The photo shows a loft-style living room. The interior is complemented by bright yellow details.

Scandinavian

Scandinavian design is light, functional and not overloaded with details. Light blue trim elements, such as one of the walls, will make the interior of the room fresh and not overload it.

Finishes

Walls

For a small room, it is better to use light shades or a combination with another tone, for example, white-blue or gray-blue wallpaper.

It will be interesting to finish one of the walls, in this case you can use dark blue paints, photo wallpapers with three-dimensional images or decorative brickwork.

Wallpaper with flowers, monograms or smooth plaster is suitable for a classic room. The modern direction will be decorated with wallpaper with drawings, polka dots or stripes.

Floor

When renovating the flooring in a child's room, bedroom or living room, you can choose carpet or blue laminate in the most appropriate shade. For the kitchen and bathroom, it is more practical to use tiles, patterns and various effects will emphasize the style of the interior. In addition, an elegant detail in the form of a colored plinth can be added to the interior.

Ceiling

Having opted for a colored ceiling, one of the most practical finishing options will be a tension structure. The canvas can have a glossy or matte surface, which will match the chosen style. See other options for the blue ceiling in the interior.

Doors

Doors or window frames add a splash of color to a room when painted a chic blue. They can merge with the color of the walls or stand out from the general background.

Furniture

Sofa

A dark blue sofa will draw attention to itself and designate a seating area in the living room. The corner sofa is suitable for both spacious rooms and compact rooms, in addition, when disassembled, it is a full-fledged sleeping place.

Pictured is a modern living room. The walls are finished in smoky blue.

Wardrobe

Wardrobe in non-standard color will decorate both modern and classic interiors of the room. A vintage wooden cabinet painted blue will look especially chic.

Bed

The headboard of a beautiful bright blue color and pleasant texture will turn an ordinary bed into a chic place to sleep. It can be decorated with metal rivets, buttons or rhinestones.

The photo shows a neoclassical bedroom. Thick curtains echo the color of the bed frame.

Armchair

The armchair can have one color palette with other pieces of furniture or radically differ, thereby making the interior brighter.

The photo shows a bright studio room in a marine style. The design is complemented by themed decorative elements.

Chest of drawers

Chest of drawers in cornflower blue color will be a real decoration of a bedroom or children's room. Carved doors and beautiful handles will make it more interesting. Interior items or textile elements of the same shade will look harmoniously in the overall picture.

Chairs

Blue colored chairs can match the color of the kitchen or other pieces of furniture. The color of the chairs can be changed with seat covers or cushions.

Textiles

Curtains

A light veil or tulle is suitable for decorating any room, it can be combined with gray-blue curtains, but it will also look harmonious without thick curtains.

For a stylish living room or bedroom, you can choose velvet curtains in deep sapphire or dark blue, the material will shimmer beautifully in the light. Kisei curtains perform rather a decorative function, as well as help to zone the space. Colored blinds will hide from excess light on the balcony or kitchen.

View other options for blue curtains in the interior.

The photo shows a children's room with a space theme. Thick curtains with photo printing are the main decoration of the interior.

Carpet

Carpet with a long pile will decorate a modern interior, it can be plain or have patterns and ornaments. In a classic design, a carpet with a short pile and a beautiful floral pattern looks more appropriate.

Pillows

Pillows, complementing the design of a modern living room or children's room, are available in different sizes, colors and shapes. Various thematic drawings and prints will support the style of the interior.

Blankets and bedspreads

Soft blankets and bedspreads will make the interior cozy and warm. You can focus on the material, such as soft fleece or large wool knit.

Decoration and lighting

The decorative part plays a significant role in creating a complete image. A blue chandelier or floor lamp will look unusual and stylish, decorating the interior of any room.

Paintings and other accessories such as figurines, photo frames or candle holders emphasize the style of the interior.

Combination with other colors

Combination	Description	Photo
Grey-blue	The combination will look good in a south-facing room.
Blue-green	One of the colors should be used as the main one, the other as an additional one.
White-blue	White, as with any other color, will harmoniously look in any interior.
Blue-red	Bright shades harmoniously coexist with each other in one interior.
Blue-blue	An interesting effect can be achieved by decorating the walls of the room using the gradient method, with a transition from dark blue to light blue.
Blue and brown	Brown color will look advantageous against the background of a cold blue tint.
Blue and yellow	Juicy yellow shade will make the interior of the room warmer and brighter.
Blue-orange	The combination is suitable for decorating the interior of a room in a modern style.
Blue and beige	Calm beige color will be in harmony with any shade of blue.
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